Melody Ishikawa (born February 24, 1982) Or Best Known as Melody Ishikawa Or known mononymously as Melody, is a Japanese - American Musician & Fashion Designer She Famously Known as Former J - Pop Singer. She debuted in February 2003 with the song "Dreamin' Away", under Toy's Factory. In October 2008, Melody announced on her blog ending her career as a music artist to focus on pursuing a career as a fashion designer She Known by her roles on Need For Speed Series as Yumi, Female Racer Character from Need For Speed: Carbon