Ryuji Imaichi
Ryuji Imaichi 今市隆二 | |
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 Ryuji Imaichi at SSFF Asia 2018 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | September 2, 1986 Kyoto Prefecture, Japan |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Website | www |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | J-pop |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | Rhythm Zone |
Ryuji Imaichi (今市 隆二, Imaichi Ryūji, born September 2, 1986, in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan)[1] is a Japanese singer. He is a vocalist for the dance group, Sandaime J Soul Brothers from Exile Tribe.
Biography
Imaichi grew up in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture.[2] In July 2006, he participated in the Vocal Battle Audition 2006: Asian Dream. He failed to passed the primary examination. After that he attended vocal training sessions for over 4 years prior to his debut.
In February 2010, Imaichi later participated in the Vocal Battle Audition 2: Yume o Motta Wakamono-tachi e. He passed the final live examination with Hiroomi Tosaka. He later became the vocalist of Sandaime J Soul Brothers from Exile Tribe. In September 27, the group first appeared Fantasy Goya-sai: Exile Tamashī.[3] In November 10, the group released their first single "Best Friend's Girl".
In the past, Imaichi has expressed in several occasions how Exile's Takahiro was a major influence in his career and path to becoming a vocalist.
He is often compared to ATSUSHI, for his resemblance to him while wearing sunglasses.
Works
Singles
| Title | Artist | Recording | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Pride" | Sandaime J Soul Brothers from Exile Tribe | The Best/Blue Impact | |
| "All Love" | Sandaime J Soul Brothers from Exile Tribe (Ryuji Imaichi) | Planet Seven |
Solo music
| Title | Recording | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| "All Love" | Planet Seven | Theme song for the TV Tokyo drama, Kuroi Gashū: Kusa |
Participation works
| Title | Artist | Notes | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Beautiful Name" | Dance Earth Party | Cover by Godiego | [4] |
Filmography
TV series
| Year | Title | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Ex-Lounge | TBS | MC |
Advertisements
| Year | Title | Notes | References |
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| 2013 | Moist Diane "Oil Shampoo" | ||
| 2014 | Samantha Thavasa | ||
| Beats by Dre | |||
| 2015 | Aoyama Trading "Yōfuku no Aoyama" | [5] |
Radio series
| Year | Title | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Keep On Dreaming | FM Yokohama | |
| 2014 | Spark | J-Wave |
Radio series
| Year | Title | Notes | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | VBA Live Tour 2012 Vocal Battle Stage | February 29 to March 1 in Zepp Osaka, Osaka; March 6 and 7 in Shibuya-AX, Tokyo | |
| 2014 | Vocal Battle Audition Presents "Vocal Battle Stage 2014" | April 24 and 25, in Nippon Budokan, Tokyo | [6] |
| 2015 | J-Wave Live Summer Jam 2015 | August 9, in Yoyogi National Gymnasium, Tokyo | [7] |
References
- ^ "Official profile". Retrieved 2015-09-01.
- ^ Exile Ex-press: One Step Beyond
- ^ "新メンバー決定！三代目J Soul Brothersお披露目". Retrieved 2015-09-01.
- ^ "EXILE USA率いる「DANCE EARTH PARTY」新曲はゴダイゴの名曲カバー". Archived from the original on 2015-08-09. Retrieved 2015-09-01.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) ドワンゴジェイピーnews - ^ "今市隆二、CMで「劇団EXILEになった」". Retrieved 2015-09-01. Oricon (April 16, 2015)
- ^ "EXILE TRIBE PERFECT YEAR 2014". Retrieved 2015-09-01. Exile Tribe Perfect Year 2014 Official site. LDH (February 10, 2014)
- ^ "J SOUL BROTHERS J-WAVE LIVE SUMMER JAM 2015". Archived from the original on 2015-08-31. Retrieved 2015-09-01.
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