2024 marks the 25th anniversary of J-pop star MAKI GOTO’s CD debut, and she has been announcing several anniversary projects to mark the occasion. Following the digital release of GOTO’s long-awaited new single ‘CLAP CLAP’ – her first in around 13 years – she released a new mini-album, ‘prAyer,’ on September 4.
‘prAyer’ is GOTO’s first long-play release since her digital covers album two years ago and her first all-new original work since 2011. This mini-album, which contains seven songs, marks the full-fledged return of MAKI GOTO on her 25th anniversary year and is sure to thrill fans old and new.
From the album title ‘prAyer’ to the strong yet delicate psychological lyrics and GOTO’s outlook on life, she sings beautifully about her experiences past and future.
While incorporating a new approach to her sound that mixes multiple genres without clinging to the past, it is an ambitious album that shows she has evolved to something more powerful than the catchy sound of her idol days, as showcased by the single ‘CLAP CLAP.’
About MAKI GOTO
MAKI GOTO was born on September 23, 1985, in Tokyo. She has been a successful singer, YouTuber, and model throughout her career. In 1999, she became a third-generation member of the legendary J-pop idol group Morning Musume after passing their second supplementary audition.
After she joined, the group’s single ‘LOVE Machine’ was released, selling over a million copies. In 2001, she made her solo debut with the single ‘Ai no Bakayarou.’ She graduated from the Hello! Project collective in 2007 and joined a new agency in 2008.
After this, she released ‘SWEET BLACK feat. MAKI GOTO’ in 2009. On YouTube, GOTO’s channels include Gomaki no Guild, which focuses on the video game “Let’s plays” and Gomaki to Ouki☆, which provides lifestyle and beauty information, drawing many subscribers and viewers.
In September 2024, she will hold a special solo live tour to celebrate her 25th anniversary.
MAKI GOTO links
Download and streaming links: https://avex.lnk.to/goto_maki
prAyer download and streaming links: https://avex.lnk.to/gotomaki_prAyer_AL
Official website: https://avex-management.jp/artists/talent/GOMAK
Gomaki no Guild YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCpZwrtcPizMdC4rlbGDZOKg
Gomaki to Ouki☆ YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UC7a-9oGxX5pF-DvRaiY88qg
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goto_maki923/
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/gotomaki923
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goto_maki923_official
