
Yuya Matsushita (松下 優也, Matsushita Yūya?) (born May 24, 1990) is a Japanese R&B and Hip Hop singer and performer. He is signed under Epic Records.
His debut single "foolish foolish" was released on November 26, 2008.
Biography
Born in Kobe on May 24, 1990, Yuya Matsushita was raised by his mother and grandmother. As a sixth grader in 2002, Matsushita decided to pursue a career in music, enrolling in Caless Vocal & Dance School. Around 9th grade, despite clashing with his mother regarding his future plans, a visit to New York City strengthened his determination to become an artist. He met with producer Jin Nakamura who presented him with the song "foolish foolish". The filming for the single also took place in New York, after being signed to Epic Records.
In 2009, Yuya Matsushita had his stage debut as Sebastian Michaelis in the Kuroshitsuji Musical. His single, Trust Me was used as the first ED (ending theme) in the Durarara anime, and peaked at 10 in the weekly Oricon charts.
In 2010, Matsushita's single "Bird" was used as the ending theme for the second season of the Kuroshitsuji anime.
In 2011, his single "Paradise" was used as the theme song for the drama Quartet.
As an Actor
Movies
* Sad Boyfriend (悲しいボーイフレンド)(2009)
* The girl who travels over time (時をかける少女 (2010年の映画))
* Hikari, Sono Saki e (2010)
Dramas
* Quartet (TBS)(2011)
Discography
Singles
1st 2008, November 26 foolish foolish
2nd 2009, January 28 LAST SNOW
3rd 2009, August 26 Honesty/願いがかなうなら… (Honesty/Negai ga kanau nara...)
3.5 2009, December ?? Koe Ni Naranakute
4th 2010, February 17 Trust Me
5th 2010, May 5 YOU
6th 2010, August 25 Bird / 4 Seasons
7th 2011, February 2 Paradise
Albums
1st 2010, June 2 I Am Me