EXILE

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.

Members

Vocalists

• ATSUSHI (Satou Atsushi, 佐藤篤志), born 1980.04.30.
• SHUN (Kiyokiba Shunsuke, 清木場俊介), born 1980.01.11. (left EXILE on 2006.03.29 to pursue his solo career)
• 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 (pronounced Ooh-sa)
• AKIRA (Kurosawa Ryouhei, 黒沢良平), born 1981.08.23 - Originally a member of Rather Unique. Joined the group 2006 summer.

Discography

Albums

• [2002.03.06] our style #5
• [2003.02.13] Styles Of Beyond #1
• [2003.12.03] EXILE ENTERTAINMENT #1
• [2006.03.29] ASIA #1
• [2007.03.07] EXILE EVOLUTION #1
• [2007.12.12] EXILE LOVE #1

Compilations Albums

• [2005.01.01] SINGLE BEST #1
• [2005.01.01] SELECT BEST #1
• [2005.01.01] PERFECT BEST #1
• [2008.03.26] EXILE CATCHY BEST
• [2008.07.23] EXILE ENTERTAINMENT BEST
• [2008.12.03] EXILE BALLAD BEST

Singles

• [2001.09.27] Your eyes only ~Aimai na Boku no Katachi~ (曖昧なぼくの輪郭) #4
• [2001.12.12] Style #11
• [2002.02.20] Fly Away #18
• [2002.04.17] song for you #6
• [2002.08.07] Cross ~never say die~ #13
• [2002.11.13] EX-STYLE ~Kiss you~ #6
• [2003.02.05] We Will ~Ano Basho de~ (あの場所で) #16
• [2003.05.28] Breezin' ~Together~ #2
• [2003.07.09] LET ME LUV U DOWN feat. ZEEBRA & MACCHO (OZROSAURUS) #3
• [2003.11.06] Choo Choo TRAIN #2
• [2003.11.12] Eternal... #7
• [2003.11.19] ki・zu・na #5
• [2003.11.27] O'ver #7
• [2004.05.12] Carry On / Unmei no Hito (運命のヒト) #2
• [2004.06.30] real world #1
• [2004.08.18] HEART of GOLD #4
• [2004.12.01] HERO #2
• [2005.08.24] EXIT #2
• [2005.12.14] Tada...Aitakute (ただ…逢いたくて) #1
• [2006.03.01] YES! #1
• [2006.12.06] Everything #2
• [2007.01.17] Lovers Again #2
• [2007.02.14] Michi (道) #1
• [2007.05.16] SUMMER TIME LOVE #3
• [2007.08.29] Toki no Kakera / 24karats -type EX- (時の描片 ～トキノカケラ～) #2
• [2007.11.21] I Believe #3
• [2008.02.27] Pure / You're my sunshine #2
• [2008.09.27] The Birthday ~Ti Amo~ #1
• [2008.11.26] LAST CHRISTMAS #1
• [2009.04.15] THE MONSTER ~Someday~ #1

Compilation / Other

• [2003.09.10] The other side of EX Vol.1 #5
• [2004.04.14] The Japan Gold Disc Award 2004 (New Jack Swing)
• [2004.09.29] HEART of GOLD ~STREET FUTURE OPERA BEAT POPS~ #1
• [2005.03.09] The Japan Gold Disc Award 2005 (HEART of GOLD)
• [2005.07.20] GLAY x EXILE - SCREAM #1
• [2006.02.01] STARZ presented by rhythm zone (New Jack Swing)
• [2006.11.22] EXILE & Koda Kumi - WON'T BE LONG #2

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"

External Links

• EXILE Official Site