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Therese "Tess" Mattisson (born 13 February 1978) is a Swedish singer and dancer, best known as the lead vocalist of the Eurodance group La Cream in the late 1990s and early 2000s. She has also had a solo career and worked as a backing vocalist and dancer for several prominent Swedish artists.
Mattisson began her professional career in the mid-1990s as a dancer and backing vocalist for established Swedish music acts. She gained experience touring and performing with popular Eurodance and pop groups such as Rob'n'Raz, Dr. Alban, Basic Element, and Drömhus. This early work provided her with valuable industry experience and exposure to the Swedish music scene, particularly within the thriving Eurodance genre of the time.
La Cream released a string of successful singles featuring Mattisson, including "Château d'Amour" (1997), which introduced them to audiences, followed by their breakthrough hit "You" (1998). "You" became a major hit in Scandinavia, reaching number 12 on the Swedish Singles Chart and number 3 in Norway. Further hits from their debut album Sound & Vision (1999) included "Say Goodbye" and "Free," solidifying their position in the Eurodance scene. Sound & Vision showcased their signature sound, blending upbeat rhythms, melodic synths, and Mattisson's distinctive vocals.
In 2000, La Cream continued their success with singles like "Justify My Love," "Viva L'Amor," and "One Love," further exploring the Eurodance formula while also experimenting with slight pop influences. However, by 2001, after releasing the single "Stay," La Cream's initial run came to an end. Tess Mattisson subsequently embarked on a solo career.
After a period of relative quiet in terms of major releases, Mattisson returned to the music scene in 2004 with the single "The Second You Sleep," followed by "Breathless" in 2005. These singles displayed a continued evolution of her sound, incorporating elements of contemporary pop and dance music. "Breathless" was particularly successful, reaching number 8 on the Swedish Singles Chart, demonstrating her enduring popularity in her home country.
In more recent years, Tess Mattisson has continued to perform and release music, though details on her activities are less readily available in English-language sources. She remains active in the Swedish music scene, performing at various events and potentially working on new projects. Further research into Swedish music media might reveal more about her recent work.
While specific musical influences are not widely documented, her work within the Eurodance genre places her alongside artists like Ace of Base, Aqua, and Vengaboys, who were prominent in the late 1990s and early 2000s Eurodance scene. Her solo work suggests an appreciation for contemporary pop artists as well.
While not achieving mainstream global superstardom, Tess Mattisson carved out a successful career in the music industry, both as part of La Cream and as a solo artist. Her contributions to Eurodance and Swedish pop music are recognized by fans of the genre, particularly in Scandinavia and Europe.
| 1997 | "Château d'Amour (as La Cream) | |||||||||||||
| 1998 | "You" (as La Cream) | 12 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 1999 | "Say Goodbye" (as La Cream) | 21 | 9 | |||||||||||
| "Free" (as La Cream) | 12 | — | ||||||||||||
| 2000 | "Justify My Love" | 18 | 4 | |||||||||||
| "Viva L'Amor" | 23 | — | ||||||||||||
| "One Love" | 58 | — | ||||||||||||
| 2001 | "Stay" | — | — | |||||||||||
| 2004 | "The Second You Sleep" | 12 | — | |||||||||||
| 2005 | "Breathless" | 8 | — | |||||||||||
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart | ||||||||||||||
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| "Stay" | ||||
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