, known by his stage name , is a Japanese singer-songwriter. He is best known as the vocalist of the band

Funky Monkey Babys is a Japanese band formed in 2004 under the record company Dreamusic Incorporated. Their music is mostly hip hop, but is also inspired by pop and rock music. All members in the group are from Hachiōji, Tokyo. They are known for featuring c ...

, which disbanded in 2013.

History

Funky Kato was working as a member of FUNKY MONKEY BABYS from the band's beginnings in 2004. They would go on to sign a major label contract in 2006. After their disbandment in June 2013, he started his solo career by going on a tour entitled ''Funky Kato's Insutoaraibu Tour'' from November to February of the next year. He has since released three singles, one album and has been able to play at the

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. He married his band's former manager on April 15, 2013.

Discography

Singles

References

External links

Official website

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