Exile Tribe

Exile Tribe
OriginTokyo, Japan
Genres
Years active2012 (2012)–present
Labels
Members
Websiteexile-tribe.jp/index.php

Exile Tribe (Japanese: エグザイル・トライブ, romanized: Eguzairu Toraibu, stylized in all caps) is the name given to the collective of artists under LDH which are related to the agency's main group, Exile. In 2012, these artists formed a supergroup together, including all members of Exile, Exile the Second, Sandaime J Soul Brothers, Generations, The Rampage, Fantastics, Ballistik Boyz, Psychic Fever, Lil League, Kid Phenomenon, The Jet Boy Bangerz, Wolf Howl Harmony. This concept was first explored in 2004 with the creation of EXILES.

Their single "The Revolution" was the 9th best-selling single of 2014 in Japan[1] [2] and their album Exile Tribe Revolution was the 8th best-selling album of 2014 in Japan.[3]

History

The term Exile Tribe was first used on the tour Nidaime J Soul Brothers VS Sandaime J Soul Brothers Live Tour 2011 ~Exile Tribe~ in June 2011. One year later, in April 2012, the Exile Tribe Live Tour 2012 ~Tower of Wish~ concert tour was held featuring various LDH artists.[4]

In September 2012, a unit featuring EXILE and Sandaime J Soul Brothers released the single "24karats Tribe of Gold" as Exile Tribe.

In January 2013, Sandaime J Soul Brothers and Generations added the brand Exile Tribe in its group name. On September 10, 2013, both groups released the joint single "Burning Up", credited as a release from Exile Tribe.

In January 2014, LDH started the Exile Tribe Perfect Year 2014, with releases from Exile Tribe and its connected groups and a nationwide dome tour.

On April 11, 2014, the group The Rampage was announced as part of Exile Tribe.

On September 20, Exile Tribe released a single titled "The Revolution", including members from groups Exile, Sandaime J Soul Brothers, and Generations in its line-up. A week later, the same line-up released the album Exile Tribe Revolution.[5] Both the single and the album reached the #1 position on Oricon's weekly chart. From September to December, all groups related to Exile Tribe participated in the dome tour Exile Tribe Perfect Year Live Tour Tower of Tower of Wish 2014 ~The Revolution~.

On October 22, 2015, members part of the Exile Tribe starred in the TV drama HiGH&LOW ~The Story of S.W.O.R.D.~. The groups also participated in the soundtrack of the drama, which was released in 2016 as part of Exile Tribe's releases. They continued to participate in the project until 2017.

On January 25, 2017, The Rampage made their major debut with the single "Lightning", officially joining the Exile Tribe.

On September 15, 2018, Fantastics was announced as an Exile Tribe group and officially joined on December 5 after their major debut with the single "Over Drive".[6]

On March 31, 2019, Ballistik Boyz was announced as an Exile Tribe group, officially joining on May 22 with the release of their major debut album.[7]

In June 2019, the Battle of Tokyo project started, which introduced a new unit of Exile Tribe called Jr.Exile. This unit consists of the groups Generations, The Rampage, Fantastics, and Ballistik Boyz.

On July 13, 2022, Psychic Fever officially joined Exile Tribe with their debut album "P.C.F".

On October 31, 2022, Keiji Kuroki graduated from Exile Tribe and Exile the Second and retired from the entertainment industry, later from EXILE TRIBE.

On January 11, 2023, Lil League officially joined Exile Tribe after their major debut with the single "Hunter".

On August 23, 2023, Kid Phenomenon debut with the single "Wheelie", The Jet Boy Bangerz debut with the single "Jettin'" and Wolf Howl Harmony debut with the single "Sweet Rain" and officially joined Exile Tribe after a major debut.

Band members

Discography

Studio albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak positions Certifications
JPN
[8]
Exile Tribe Revolution 1
Battle of Tokyo: Enter the Jr. Exile
  • Released: July 3, 2019 (JPN)
  • Label: Rhythm Zone
  • Formats: CD+DVD, CD+Blu-ray, CD album, digital download
 3
Battle of Tokyo: Time 4 Jr. Exile
  • Released: June 23, 2021 (JPN)
  • Label: Rhythm Zone
  • Formats: CD+DVD, CD+Blu-ray, CD album, digital download, streaming
 3

Remix albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak positions Ref.
JPN
[8]
DJ Kaori Exile Tribe Remix
  • Non-stop remix by DJ Kaori
  • Released: March 20, 2013 (JPN)
  • Label: Rhythm Zone
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 7 [10]
Exile Tribe Perfect Remix
  • Non-stop remix by DJ Makidai
  • Released: June 18, 2014 (JPN)
  • Label: Rhythm Zone
  • Formats: CD, 2CD/DVD, digital download
 7 [11]

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
Oricon Singles Charts
[8] 		Billboard Japan Hot 100
[12][A] 		TWN East Asian
[18]
"24karats Tribe of Gold" 2012 2 2 19
  • RIAJ (physical): Platinum[19]
  • RIAJ (digital): Platinum[20]
 Exile Tribe Revolution
"Burning Up" 2013 1 3 —
  • RIAJ (physical): Gold[21]
"The Revolution" 2014 1 3 —
  • RIAJ (physical): 2× Platinum<[9]
"Rising Sun to the World" 2021 — — —
"Akanegumo" 2024 — 70 —
"—" denotes items that did not chart.

Promotional singles

List of promotional singles with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
Billboard Japan Hot 100
[12][A]
"Keep On Singing" 2014 100 Exile Tribe Revolution
"24World" 37

Video albums

List of media, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak positions Certifications
JPN DVD
[8] 		JPN Blu-ray
[8]
Exile Tribe Live Tour 2012 Tower of Wish
  • Released: October 17, 2012 (JPN)
  • Label: Rhythm Zone
  • Formats: DVD, Blu-ray
 1 1
Exile Tribe Nidaime J Soul Brothers vs. Sandaime J Soul Brothers Live Tour 2011: Keishō
  • Released: November 7, 2012 (JPN)
  • Label: Rhythm Zone
  • Formats: DVD
 6 —
Exile Live Tour 2013 Exile Pride
  • Released: October 16, 2013 (JPN)
  • Label: Rhythm Zone
  • Formats: DVD, Blu-ray
 1 1
Exile Live Tour 2013 "Exile Pride" 9.27 Final
  • Released: March 31, 2014 (JPN)
  • Label: Rhythm Zone
  • Formats: DVD, Blu-ray
 1 2
Exile Tribe Perfect Year Live Tour Tower of Wish 2014 ~The Revolution~
  • Released: April 4, 2015 (JPN)
  • Label: Rhythm Zone
  • Formats: DVD, Blu-ray
 1 1

Notes

  1. ^ a b Sources for chart positions are as follows: "24karats Tribe of Gold",[13] "Burning Up",[14] "The Revolution",[15] "Keep On Singing",[15] "24world",[16] "Akanegumo".[17]

References

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  2. ^ "2014 Oricon Yearly Single Ranking TOP50". toykohive. 6Theory Media, LLC. December 20, 2014. Retrieved January 9, 2015.
  3. ^ "2014 Oricon Yearly Album Ranking TOP50". toykohive. 6Theory Media, LLC. December 20, 2014. Retrieved January 9, 2015.
  4. ^ "EXILE TRIBE LIVE TOUR 2012 ～TOWER OF WISH～のライブDVD特設サイトが公開！｜E-girls（イー・ガールズ） OFFICIAL WEBSITE". E-girls（イー・ガールズ） OFFICIAL WEBSITE. Retrieved 2016-03-18.
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  6. ^ "FANTASTICS、メジャーデビュー決定 - モデルプレス". モデルプレス - ライフスタイル・ファッションエンタメニュース (in Japanese). 16 July 2018. Retrieved 2019-08-05.
  7. ^ "ＢＡＬＬＩＳＴＩＫ ＢＯＹＺがメジャーデビューへ - 音楽 : 日刊スポーツ". nikkansports.com (in Japanese). Retrieved 2019-08-05.
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  9. ^ a b ゴールド等認定作品一覧 2014年8月 [Works Receiving Certifications List (Gold, etc) (August 2014)] (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. September 10, 2014. Retrieved September 10, 2014.
  10. ^ "DJ KAORI、EXILE TRIBE縛りのアゲアゲミックスCD完成". natalie.
  11. ^ "EXILEのMAKIDAI、自身の原点であるDJ Shadowをカバー". natalie.
  12. ^ a b "Hot 100｜JAPAN Charts｜Billboard JAPAN" (in Japanese). Billboard.
  13. ^ "Japan Billboard Hot 100". Billboard (in Japanese). September 12, 2012. Retrieved January 24, 2015.
  14. ^ "Japan Billboard Hot 100". Billboard (in Japanese). July 17, 2013. Retrieved January 24, 2015.
  15. ^ a b "Japan Billboard Hot 100". Billboard (in Japanese). August 27, 2014. Retrieved January 24, 2015.
  16. ^ "Japan Billboard Hot 100". Billboard (in Japanese). September 3, 2014. Retrieved January 24, 2015.
  17. ^ "Japan Billboard Hot 100". Billboard (in Japanese). October 9, 2024. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
  18. ^ "G-Music J-Pop Chart" (in Chinese). G-Music. 2012 week 36. Archived from the original on August 30, 2012. Retrieved October 14, 2014.
  19. ^ ゴールド等認定作品一覧 2012年9月 [Works Receiving Certifications List (Gold, etc) (September 2012)] (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. October 10, 2012. Retrieved December 14, 2013.
  20. ^ レコード協会調べ 1月度有料音楽配信認定 [Record Association Investigation: January Digital Music Download Certifications] (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. February 28, 2014. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
  21. ^ ゴールド等認定作品一覧 2013年7月 [Works Receiving Certifications List (Gold, etc) (July 2013)] (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. August 10, 2013. Retrieved June 4, 2014.
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  23. ^ ゴールド等認定作品一覧 2013年10月 [Works Receiving Certifications List (Gold, etc) (October 2013)] (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. November 10, 2013. Retrieved February 8, 2014.
  24. ^ ゴールド等認定作品一覧 2014年3月 [Works Receiving Certifications List (Gold, etc) (March 2014)] (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. April 10, 2014. Retrieved April 10, 2014.