Kamijo (musician)

Kamijo is a Japanese singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer. He is best known as lead singer of the visual kei bands Lareine and Versailles. He has also been the head of two independent record labels; the first being Applause Records (formed in 2000), and currently Chateau Agency, which was formerly known as Sherow Artist Society from 2006 to 2016.

Kamijo
Kamijo performing with Versailles in 2010
Background information
Also known asShoki
BornJuly 19
Hiratsuka, Kanagawa
Genres
  • Symphonic power metal
  • neoclassical metal
Occupation(s)
  • Singer-songwriter
  • musician
  • record producer
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • keyboards
Years active1994–present
Labels
  • Applause
  • Sony Music Japan
  • Sherow Artist Society
  • Chateau Agency
  • Warner Music Japan
Member ofVersailles
Formerly ofLareine
WebsiteOfficial website

Kamijo began his career in 1994 with the rock band Lareine. After 13 years, including a brief period where he was the sole member, Kamijo ended the group in 2006. He then co-founded then symphonic metal band Versailles in 2007. When they paused activities in 2012, Kamijo began a solo career the following year. Versailles resumed activities in December 2015.

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