Miliyah Kato (加藤ミリヤ, Katō Miriya, born June 22, 1988 in Toyota (Aichi Prefecture), Japan) is a Japanese Urban artist and producer of kawiJamele. Her real name is Miho Kato (加藤美穂, Katō Miho). Quite some time ago she won a Sony audition, but only debuted with her first single called "Never Let go" the 8th of September. It was ranked as one of the 30 best singles for 5 weeks. She is influenced by Hip-Hop and R&B music, especially Lauryn Hill and Mary J. Blige.
She is from Aichi prefecture. However, she graduated from Meiji-Gakuin Senior High School in Tokyo. She grew up in a single-parent household, with her mother and brother.
