Maki Goto is a J-pop singer currently signed to the sublabel Rhythm Zone under the Avex Trax label. She was born on September 23, 1985 in Edogawa, Tokyo, Japan. Before joining Avex, she was a soloist of Hello! Project and member of Morning Musume. She has performed in numerous Hello! Project subgroups such as Petitmoni, Akagumi 4, 7-nin Matsuri, Sexy 8, Gomattou and Nochiura Natsumi.