In Japan, Shanti Snyder’s major music releases are prominently tied to Nippon Columbia, one of the nation's most historic and prestigious record labels. Founded in 1910, Nippon Columbia has long served as a foundational pillar of the Japanese music industry, housing everything from traditional enka and J-pop to specialized classical and audiophile jazz recordings.Nippon Columbia provided the perfect creative launchpad for Shanti's smooth acoustic and jazz-pop style. Under this label, she achieved massive critical and commercial success, releasing consecutive albums like Born to Sing and Lotus Flower that captured the #1 spot on the Japanese iTunes Jazz charts. The label’s robust distribution and marketing infrastructure allowed her cross-cultural, trilingual music to gain mainstream traction throughout the country.For her international extensions, Shanti has collaborated with specialized boutique labels, notably releasing her introductory compilation Cloud 9 through the renowned Dutch jazz label Challenge Records. Between Nippon Columbia’s domestic prestige and Challenge Records' European jazz footprint, Shanti's music has been meticulously curated for high-fidelity audio platforms and jazz enthusiasts worldwide.