Kamijo (musician)

Kamijo
Kamijo performing with Versailles in 2010
Background information
Also known as	Shoki
Born	July 19 Hiratsuka, Kanagawa
Genres	Symphonic power metal neoclassical metal
Occupations	Singer-songwriter musician record producer
Instruments	Vocals keyboards
Years active	1994–present
Labels	Applause Sony Music Japan Sherow Artist Society Chateau Agency Warner Music Japan
Member of	Versailles
Formerly of	Lareine
Website	Official website

Kamijo is a Japanese singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer.^[1] 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 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 power 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.