NMB48's Sayaka Yamamoto Announces Debut Solo Album

NMB48 member Sayaka Yamamoto has announced that she will be releasing her debut solo album on October 26.

The announcement was made during the latest broadcast of the "AKB48's All Night Nippon" radio program. A website for the singer which announces the album has also gone live.

The upcoming album will contain either 12 or 13 songs. Most of the lyrics will be written by Yamamoto herself.

Seiji Kameda, formerly the bassist of Tokyo Jihen, will serve as the album's producer. GLAY's Takuro serves as the album's song writer.

"While doing activities with NMB48, I've continued to dream about becoming a singer-songwriter. It has always been on my mind. I feel like this album a step towards my dream. I want to bring my voice to a lot of people," Yamamoto said about her solo debut.

Sayaka Yamamoto is a 1st generation member of NMB48. She currently serves as the Team N Captain.