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* [2014.02.19] [[Kato Miliyah]] - [[Loveland|LOVELAND]] (#11 ''RUN FREE'' / AI+MILIYAH+'''VERBAL''') | * [2014.02.19] [[Kato Miliyah]] - [[Loveland|LOVELAND]] (#11 ''RUN FREE'' / AI+MILIYAH+'''VERBAL''') | ||
* [2014.05.28] [[DOUBLE (singer)|DOUBLE]] - [[Single Best (DOUBLE)|SINGLE BEST]] (Disc 2 - #6 ''SUMMETIME'' feat. '''VERBAL''') | * [2014.05.28] [[DOUBLE (singer)|DOUBLE]] - [[Single Best (DOUBLE)|SINGLE BEST]] (Disc 2 - #6 ''SUMMETIME'' feat. '''VERBAL''') | ||
* [2014.06.04] [[EXILE SHOKICHI]] - [[Back to the Future (EXILE SHOKICHI)|BACK TO THE FUTURE]] feat. '''VERBAL''' & SWAY | |||
* [2015.01.01] [[May J.]] - [[May J. W Best -Original & Covers-|May J. W BEST -Original & Covers-]] (Disc 1 - #14 ''HERE WE GO'' feat. '''VERBAL (m-flo)''') | * [2015.01.01] [[May J.]] - [[May J. W Best -Original & Covers-|May J. W BEST -Original & Covers-]] (Disc 1 - #14 ''HERE WE GO'' feat. '''VERBAL (m-flo)''') | ||
* [2015.03.04] [[FLOWER (group)|Flower]] - [[Hanadokei]] (CD2 - #7 ''let go again'' feat. '''VERBAL (m-flo)''') | * [2015.03.04] [[FLOWER (group)|Flower]] - [[Hanadokei]] (CD2 - #7 ''let go again'' feat. '''VERBAL (m-flo)''') |
Revision as of 19:46, 18 April 2015
VERBAL is one-half of the J-Urban group m-flo. He serves as the unit's rapper and main lyric writer, and also acts as a producer. Along with bandmate and close friend Takahashi Taku and former group member LISA, VERBAL formed m-flo in 1999. Outside of the m-flo umbrella, VERBAL has collaborated with some of the biggest names in J-Pop, including Amuro Namie and Koda Kumi and he was one of the creators behind the SUITE CHIC project. In 2005, he was featured as one of the MCs of Teriyaki Boyz, alongside WISE, Nigo, Ilmari and Ryo-Z of Rip Slyme. He was also a part of The Rocket Scientists (along with SPHERE OF INFLUENCE). VERBAL has also released two English-language singles under the alias L Universe. His other (rarely used) aliases are Vincent Galluo and Johnny Astro. On March 16th, 2011, VERBAL will release his first solo album titled VISIONAIR which features many prominent names including Lil Wayne, Swiss Beats, Jermaine Dupri, Nicki Minaj, and Japanese DJ/fashion designer MADEMOISELLE YULIA.
Profile
- Real Name: Ryu Yong Gi (류 영기)
- Birthdate: August 21, 1975
- Hometown: Tokyo, Japan
- Ethnicity: Korean
- Blood Type: B (he thought he was O for a long time)
- Religion: Christanity
- Marital Status: Married to wife Yoon since September 2004
- Musical Influences: Gang Starr, Company Flow, Ras Kass, RUN D.M.C., A Tribe Called Quest, Leaders of the New Skool, De La Soul, Stetsa Sonic.
Trivia
- VERBAL attended Boston University. It was during his college years that his interest in rap deepened.
- VERBAL also became interested in Christianity during his college years, and became a bible study teacher and majored in theology. He is very outspoken on his Christian faith, often making references to it in his lyrics. In interviews, he has expressed interest in working in the field of urban ministry once he's finished with music.
Discography
Albums
- [2011.03.16] VISIONAIR
Split Singles
- [2001.12.27] lovin' it (Amuro Namie & VERBAL)
Split Digital Singles
- [2013.11.20] RUN FREE (AI+Kato Miliyah+VERBAL)
Other Video Releases
- [2004.06.30] Crystal Kay - CK99-04 MUSIC CLIPS (#6 Ex-Boyfriend feat. VERBAL (m-flo))
- [2011.11.02] Kato Miliyah - "ETERNAL HEAVEN" TOUR 2010-2011 (#12 Baby I See You feat. VERBAL (m-flo))
- [2014.03.26] AI - Moriagatchaimashita in Budokan (#29 RUN FREE feat. Kato Miliyah & VERBAL)
- [2015.02.25] Kato Miliyah - Loveland tour 2014 (#10 RUN FREE / AI+MILIYAH+VERBAL)
Compilations / Other
- [2001.07.04] Crystal Kay - Ex-Boyfriend feat. VERBAL (m-flo)
- [2001.08.22] Crystal Kay - 637 -always and forever- (#3 Ex-Boyfriend feat. VERBAL (m-flo))
- [2002.12.18] SUITE CHIC - GOOD LIFE / Just Say So (#2 Just Say So feat. VERBAL (m-flo))
- [2003.02.26] SUITE CHIC - WHEN POP HITS THE FAN (#10 WHAT IF feat. VERBAL, #16 Just Say So feat. VERBAL)
- [2003.03.26] SUITE CHIC - WHEN POP HITS THE LAB - (#8 WHAT IF (Ram Jam World Remix) feat. VERBAL)
- [2003.12.10] Amuro Namie - STYLE (#8 Fish feat. VERBAL & Arkitec (MICBANDITZ))
- [2004.01.15] BoA - LOVE & HONESTY (#3 SOME DAY ONE DAY feat. VERBAL (m-flo))
- [2004.06.30] Crystal Kay - CK5 (#3 Ex-Boyfriend feat. VERBAL (m-flo))
- [2006.01.18] YOSHIKA - timeless (#5 Sunshine feat. VERBAL)
- [2006.03.07] Ryohei - onelove feat. VERBAL (m-flo)
- [2006.11.29] RIP SLYME - EPOCH (#6 Party People hosted by VERBAL)
- [2006.12.20] May J. - HERE WE GO feat. VERBAL (m-flo)
- [2007.07.04] DOUBLE - SUMMERTIME feat. VERBAL
- [2007.07.18] Emyli - Tekito LOVER feat. VERBAL
- [2007.08.08] DOUBLE - Reflex (#9 SUMMERTIME feat. VERBAL (m-flo))
- [2007.09.12] DOUBLE - Reflex Remix (Disc 1 - #5 SUMMERTIME (Hisashi Nawata Remix) feat. VERBAL (m-flo), Disc 2 - #3 SUMMERTIME (Hisashi Nawata Remix Extended Ver.) feat. VERBAL (m-flo))
- [2007.12.05] May J. - Baby Girl (#7 HERE WE GO feat. VERBAL)
- [2008.02.06] DOUBLE - 10 YEARS BEST WE R&B (#14 SUMMERTIME feat. VERBAL (m-flo))
- [2008.07.09] Tokyo RAGGA BLAZE 2 (#9 DANCEHALL JUNGLE / VERBAL from m-flo & Miss Monday)
- [2008.10.22] DOPING PANDA - majestic trancer feat. VERBAL (m-flo)
- [2009.02.18] BoA - Eien / UNIVERSE / Believe in LOVE (#2 UNIVERSE feat. Crystal Kay & VERBAL (m-flo))
- [2009.03.18] BoA - BEST&USA (#1 UNIVERSE feat. Crystal Kay & VERBAL (m-flo))
- [2009.04.29] ravex - trax (#9 V.I.P.P. (Very Important Party People) feat. TRF & VERBAL (m-flo))
- [2009.09.09] Aoyama Thelma - Emotions (#11 WANNA COME AGAIN feat. VERBAL (m-flo))
- [2009.09.24] Crystal Kay - BEST of CRYSTAL KAY (#6 Ex-Boyfriend feat. VERBAL (m-flo))
- [2009.10.28] BoA -BUMP BUMP! (#1 BUMP BUMP! feat. VERBAL (m-flo), #2 IZM feat. VERBAL (m-flo))
- [2009.11.11] LISA - Disco Volante (#1 falling for you... feat. VERBAL)
- [2010.02.19] BoA - IDENTITY (#3 BUMP BUMP! feat. VERBAL (m-flo))
- [2010.07.28] Aoyama Thelma - LOVE! 2 -THELMA BEST COLLABORATIONS- (#5 WANNA COME AGAIN feat. VERBAL (m-flo))
- [2010.09.08] MINMI - Patto Hana Saku feat. VERBAL
- [2010.10.27] AILI - Memories Again (AILI feat. VERBAL (m-flo))
- [2010.12.01] Sowelu - Love & I. ~Ren'ai Henreki~ (#1 NEVER feat. VERBAL (m-flo))
- [2010.12.08] AILI - Future (#1 Memories Again ft. VERBAL (m-flo))
- [2011.04.27] May J. - WITH ~BEST collaboration NON-STOP DJ mix~ (#1 HERE WE GO feat. VERBAL (m-flo))
- [2011.04.27] Amuro Namie - Checkmate! (#10 BLACK OUT feat. Lil Wayne & Amuro Namie (VERBAL), #14 WANT ME, WANT ME feat. VERBAL)
- [2011.05.04] Dohzi-T - 10th ANNIVERSARY BEST (Disc 2 - #3 TURN IT UP feat. VERBAL, LITTLE, KOHEI JAPAN, Aoyama Thelma)
- [2012.01.01] EXILE ATSUSHI - EXILE Japan / Solo (Solo CD - #5 Change My Mind feat. VERBAL)
- [2012.08.22] MINMI - MINMI BEST Ame Nochi Niji 2002-2012 (Disc 1 - #10 Patto Hana Saku feat. VERBAL)
- [2013.01.16] Sowelu - Sowelu Best (#1 NEVER feat. VERBAL (m-flo))
- [2013.02.06] May J. - May J. BEST -7 Years Collection- (#2 HERE WE GO feat. VERBAL (m-flo))
- [2013.11.20] AI - MOTTO MORIAGARO (#14 RUN FREE (AI+Kato Miliyah+VERBAL))
- [2014.02.19] Kato Miliyah - LOVELAND (#11 RUN FREE / AI+MILIYAH+VERBAL)
- [2014.05.28] DOUBLE - SINGLE BEST (Disc 2 - #6 SUMMETIME feat. VERBAL)
- [2014.06.04] EXILE SHOKICHI - BACK TO THE FUTURE feat. VERBAL & SWAY
- [2015.01.01] May J. - May J. W BEST -Original & Covers- (Disc 1 - #14 HERE WE GO feat. VERBAL (m-flo))
- [2015.03.04] Flower - Hanadokei (CD2 - #7 let go again feat. VERBAL (m-flo))
Works
- Hamasaki Ayumi
- Merry-go-round (Original Mix) (Music, Rap)
- Heartsdales
- So Tell Me (Music, Rap)
- That's Why (Lyrics, Music)
- Body Rock (Backing Vocals, Lyrics, Music, Rap)