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.
[1] 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.
The group, formed by producers Anders Bagge and Peer Åström, quickly gained popularity in Scandinavia and across Europe with their catchy melodies and energetic sound.
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).
Her debut solo album, One Love to Justify, was released in 2001, showcasing a slightly more mature and pop-oriented sound compared to her work with La Cream, while still retaining danceable elements.
Her vocal delivery is often described as powerful and emotive, capable of conveying both the upbeat energy of dance tracks and the more introspective moods of pop ballads.
Tess Mattisson, primarily through her work with La Cream, is remembered as a significant figure in the Swedish and Scandinavian Eurodance scene of the late 1990s and early 2000s.
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.