Maya is a rising high school singer based in the United States who first gained attention through open video platform, where she shared acoustic guitar covers. In March 2023, her rendition of Vaundy’s “Napoli” went viral, drawing over 6 million views and building her follower base to more than 145,000. Her warm yet powerful voice soon attracted professional attention. By January 2024, acclaimed producer Yoko Kanno selected Maya to perform “Blue feat. Maya” for Honda’s global campaign, marking her first major collaboration and expanding her recognition beyond TikTok. Her career momentum continued in July 2024 when Maya was chosen by the legendary Japanese music unit m-flo, composed of ☆Taku Takahashi and VERBAL, to feature in the first release of their revived loves series. The single “HyperNova/ m-flo loves Maya”(2024) introduced her to a broader audience in Japan and beyond, showcasing her ability to adapt to high-energy production while retaining the soulful qualities of her voice. Now stepping into her own artistry, Maya has begun releasing original material, including her track “Red Lights”,(2025), which highlights her emotional songwriting and ability to move between stripped acoustic settings and fuller pop production.
