Emi Maria is a Japanese Papua New Guinean R&B singer-songwriter, known for
blending soulful melodies with rich cultural influences. Born on June 9, 1987,
in Papua New Guinea, she moved to Kobe, Japan, at age five. There, influenced by
icons like Janet and Michael Jackson, she developed a deep love for R&B. She
kicked off her music career by writing lyrics in junior high and producing
tracks in high school. In 2006, Emi Maria took to the stage, performing at the
MTV Star Tour and various live venues across Kansai. A year later, she began
featuring on albums of prominent Japanese u...