EXILE

EXILE promoting THE MONSTER ~Someday~ (2009)

EXILE is a seven-member J-POP/R&B group under the avex mini-label rhythm zone, originally called J Soul Brothers in 1999, but changed their name to EXILE in 2001 before their major label debut. EXILE consists of vocalists as well as performers. In April 2009, EXILE announced that J Soul Brothers merged with them to become a 14 members group.

Members

Vocalists

• ATSUSHI (Satou Atsushi, 佐藤篤志), born 1980.04.30.
• TAKAHIRO (Takahiro Tasaki, 田崎敬浩), born 1984.12.08 - He is the new vocalist chosen to replace SHUN during the 2006 summer audition.

Performers

• HIRO (Higarashi Hiroyuki, 五十嵐広行), born 1969.06.01 and considered the leader of EXILE.
• MAKIDAI (Maki Daisuke, 眞木大輔), born 1975.10.10.
• MATSU (Matsumoto Toshio, 松本利夫), born 1975.05.27.
• USA (Usami Yoshihiroe, 宇佐美吉啓), born 1977.02.02.
• AKIRA (Kurosawa Ryouhei, 黒沢良平), born 1981.08.23 - originally a member of Rather Unique, joined the group in summer 2006.
• KENCHI (Teratsuji Kenichirou, 寺辻 健一郎), born 1979.09.28 - J Soul Brothers' member, joined in the group April 2009.
• KEIJI (Kuroki Keiji, 黒木啓司), born 1980.01.21 - J Soul Brothers' member, joined the group in April 2009.
• TETSUYA (Tsuchida Tetsuya, 土田 哲也), born 1981.02.18 - J Soul Brothers' member, joined the group in April 2009.
• NAOTO (Kataoka Naoto, 片岡直人), born 198308.30 - J Soul Brothers' member, joined the group in April 2009.
• NAOKI (Kobayashi Naoki, 小林 直己), born 1984.11.10 - J Soul Brothers' member, joined the group in April 2009.

Vocalists & Performers

• NESMITH (Nesmith Ryuta Karimu, ネスミス・竜太・カリム), born 1983.08.01 - J Soul Brothers' member, joined the group in April 2009.
• SHOKICHI (Yagi Shokichi, 八木将吉), born 1985.10.03 - J Soul Brothers' member, joined the group in April 2009.

Former Members

• SHUN (Kiyokiba Shunsuke, 清木場俊介), born 1980.01.11 - left EXILE on 2006.03.29 to pursue his solo career.

Discography

EXILE promoting EXILE BALLAD BEST (2008)

Albums

• [2002.03.06] our style
• [2003.02.13] Styles Of Beyond
• [2003.12.03] EXILE ENTERTAINMENT
• [2006.03.29] ASIA
• [2007.03.07] EXILE EVOLUTION
• [2007.12.12] EXILE LOVE

Compilations Albums

• [2005.01.01] SINGLE BEST
• [2005.01.01] SELECT BEST
• [2005.01.01] PERFECT BEST
• [2008.03.26] EXILE CATCHY BEST
• [2008.07.23] EXILE ENTERTAINMENT BEST
• [2008.12.03] EXILE BALLAD BEST

Other Albums

• [2003.09.10] The other side of EX Vol.1 (Remix Album)
• [2004.03.31] Appreciation to the million breakthrough (Box Set)
• [2004.09.29] HEART of GOLD ~STREET FUTURE OPERA BEAT POPS~ (EXILES)
• [2009.03.25] EXILE PERFECT YEAR 2008 ULTIMATE BEST BOX (Box Set)

Singles

• [2001.09.27] Your eyes only ~Aimai na Boku no Katachi~ (曖昧なぼくの輪郭)
• [2001.12.12] Style
• [2002.02.20] Fly Away
• [2002.04.17] song for you
• [2002.08.07] Cross ~never say die~
• [2002.11.13] EX-STYLE ~Kiss you~
• [2003.02.05] We Will ~Ano Basho de~ (あの場所で)
• [2003.05.28] Breezin' ~Together~
• [2003.07.09] LET ME LUV U DOWN feat. ZEEBRA & MACCHO (OZROSAURUS)
• [2003.11.06] Choo Choo TRAIN
• [2003.11.12] Eternal...
• [2003.11.19] ki・zu・na
• [2003.11.27] O'ver
• [2004.05.12] Carry On / Unmei no Hito (運命のヒト)
• [2004.06.30] real world
• [2004.08.18] HEART of GOLD
• [2004.12.01] HERO
• [2005.08.24] EXIT
• [2005.12.14] Tada... Aitakute (ただ... 逢いたくて)
• [2006.03.01] YES!
• [2006.12.06] Everything
• [2007.01.17] Lovers Again
• [2007.02.14] Michi (道)
• [2007.05.16] SUMMER TIME LOVE
• [2007.08.29] Toki no Kakera / 24karats -type EX- (時の描片 ～トキノカケラ～)
• [2007.11.21] I Believe
• [2008.02.27] Pure / You're my sunshine
• [2008.09.27] The Birthday ~Ti Amo~
• [2008.11.26] LAST CHRISTMAS
• [2009.04.15] THE MONSTER ~Someday~
• [2009.07.22] Untitled

Digital Downloads

• [2009.02.17] THE NEXT DOOR

Collaboration

• [2005.07.20] GLAY x EXILE - SCREAM
• [2006.11.22] EXILE & Koda Kumi - WON'T BE LONG
• [2007.08.29] SOWELU, EXILE, DOBERMAN INC - 24karats -type S-

DVDs

• [2002.03.20] EXPV 1
• [2003.03.05] EXPV 2
• [2004.03.31] EXPV 3
• [2004.09.29] EXILE LIVE TOUR 2004 "EXILE ENTERTAINMENT"
• [2006.03.29] EXILE LIVE TOUR 2005 ~PERFECT LIVE "ASIA"~
• [2007.10.17] EXILE LIVE TOUR 2007 "EXILE EVOLUTION"
• [2009.03.18] EXILE LIVE TOUR "EXILE PERFECT LIVE 2008"

External Links

• EXILE Official Site