Maki Goto

Maki Goto, born on September twenty-third, nineteen eighty-five, in Edogawa, Tokyo, is a multifaceted Japanese artist known for her talents as a singer, songwriter, musician, model, and former actress. She embarked on her musical journey in nineteen ninety-nine when she joined the iconic girl group Morning Musume as its only third generation member. Goto quickly made her mark with the group's hit single, 'Love Machine', which soared to the top of the Oricon singles charts and achieved sales exceeding one million copies.

During her time with Morning Musume, Goto showcased her vocal prowess and became the lead vocalist until her graduation from the group in two thousand two. In the same year, she launched her solo career with her debut single, 'Ai no Bakayarō', which also topped the Oricon charts, solidifying her status as a solo artist. Her first album, 'Makking Gold 1', was released in two thousand three and debuted at number four on the Oricon album charts, further establishing her musical credentials.

In two thousand seven, during her G-Emotion II: How to Use Sexy concert, Goto announced her graduation from Hello! Project, marking a significant transition in her career. The following year, she signed with Avex Group's sub-label Rhythm Zone and made her return to the music scene at A-nation '08. In two thousand nine, under the stage name Sweet Black feat. Maki Goto, she released her debut mini album, 'Sweet Black'.

Continuing her evolution as an artist, Goto transferred to Avex Trax in two thousand ten, where she released her second mini-album, 'One', marking her official comeback as a singer. With a career spanning over two decades, Maki Goto remains a prominent figure in the Japanese entertainment industry, celebrated for her contributions to music and performance.