BE:FIRST have recorded a quick English message wishing their fans around the world a Happy New Year.
The members also shared some of their memories of 2022 and their individual goals for 2023:
#BEFIRST
@BEFIRST_global
@BMSG_official
Live report: Johnny’s Festival ‾ Thank you 2021 Hello 2022
An end-of-year extravaganza providing both a look at what the future holds for Johnny's and a loving 25th anniversary tribute to KinKi Kids.
#JohnnysFestival
#Johnnys
@johnnys
BE:FIRST member SOTA appeared as a mentor at New Zealand’s "I-DEVELOP Dance Camp" in January.
Check out SOTA's comments about his experience in New Zealand and trailers for BE:FIRST's upcoming single "Boom Boom Back":
#BEFIRST
@BEFIRST_global
Footage from "BMSG FES'22", a festival featuring performances from all of the artists and trainees signed to SKY-HI's management company/label BMSG, will be streamed worldwide on September 24th.
#BMSGFES22
#SKYHI
#BEFIRST
@BMSG_official
@BEFIRST_global
Interview with
#BALLISTIKBOYZ
"Yoshiyuki: I'm going to push forward passionately with the knowledge that no matter where we go, the seven of us will put our strength together & climb to the top."
Full article:
#テンハネ
#EXILE_TRIBE
#LDH
@ballistik_fext
Interview with BE:FIRST
In a short interview, the members of BE:FIRST share some thoughts on their debut album "BE:1" and some advice they received from SKY-HI.
#BEFIRST
@BEFIRST_global
@BEFIRSTofficial
BMSG ALLSTARS, a supergroup consisting of rapper SKY-HI and all of the artists signed to his management company/label BMSG, will release a new digital single on September 18th.
#BMSGALLSTARS
#SKYHI
BE:FIRST's new single "Glorious", featuring lyrics co-written by SKY-HI and group member LEO, is out on digital platforms worldwide today.
#BEFIRST
@BEFIRST_global
@SkyHidaka
Live report:
#HYDE
at Japan 2019 presents
#JapanNight
in New York City
"His emotionally charged vocals and fiercely intense stage presence throughout the entire performance was both infectious and mesmerizing."
Full article:
@HydeOfficial_
#Jrock
Interview with
#HYDE
at Japan 2019 presents
#JapanNight
"HYDE: ... this song was about not being afraid to stand out... quite often people say bad things about us on SNS... But don't let it bother you and move on."
Full article:
@HydeOfficial_
#Jrock
#YOSHIKI
made his first appearance on 24 Hour Television’s “Love Saves the Earth” on August 26th, with a moving performance on the stage of Nippon Budokan alongside a blind 11-year old boy.
Full story:
@YoshikiOfficial
@Yoshiki_Staff
BE:FIRST's fourth single "Mainstream" is out on digital platforms worldwide today, and an ambitious music video for the song featuring 154 back-up dancers has also been unveiled.
#BEFIRST
@BEFIRST_global
@BMSG_official
Live report:
#HYDE
LIVE 2023 Presented by Rakuten NFT at Makuhari Messe
"An unforgettable night in Neo Tokyo that showcased HYDE's remarkable talent, charisma, and deep connection with his fans."
@HydeOfficial_
Interview with
#MAZZEL
"We may be still unknown to many people, but we want to pull them into our world and attract those who don’t know us well. That is one of the messages in 'Carnival'."
@mazzel_official
@BMSG_official
Live report:
#HYDE
at The Fillmore, Silver Spring
"The mask had specks of blood that shone under the black lights, matching the banner with red and green graffiti...The stage had a sudden cyberpunk feel to it."
@HydeOfficial_
#HYDELIVE2019US
#jrock
With their first new song of 2023 "Boom Boom Back" out today, boy group BE:FIRST have announced their first arena performance will be streamed worldwide on February 24th.
#BEFIRST
@BEFIRST_global
@BMSG_official
The music video has been revealed for "Hush-Hush," a collaboration between BE:FIRST and South Korean boy group
#ATEEZ
.
A remix of the track by m-flo's ☆Taku Takahashi will also be released on July 5th.
#BEFIRST
@BEFIRST_global
@ATEEZofficial
Interview with Travis Japan
"As the first international artist from Johnny's, what is your advice to any Juniors also interested in being recognized overseas?
Noel: That it is really tough! But worth it."
#TravisJapan
@TravisJapan_cr
@johnnys
Live report: Utano☆Princesama ALL STAR STAGE -MUSIC UNIVERSE- at Anime Expo 2024
ST☆RISH, QUARTET NIGHT and HE★VENS gave "Utano☆Princesama" fans an immersive 3D Live experience.
#うたのプリンスさま #うたプリ
#AnimeExpo
@utapri_official
@AnimeExpo
Live report: [
#ALEXANDROS
] "Sleepless in Japan Tour" FINAL at Saitama Super Arena: Day 1
"A rocky guitar intro with speedy drums announced the beginning of 'follow me'; next came the explosive 'spit!' with it’s prominent drums..."
#Jrock
@alexandroscrew
"YOSHIKI: UNDER THE SKY", a music documentary film directed by
#YOSHIKI
and featuring performances from a diverse cast of international artists, will be screened in New York, Los Angeles, London and Tokyo this month.
#YOSHIKIUnderTheSky
@YoshikiOfficial
Interview with Aile The Shota
Singer-songwriter Aile The Shota shares some thoughts on his unique style, his theme song for "AI no Idenshi" and his new EP "Epilogue".
Read the article:
#AileTheShota
@Lethe_Shota
@BMSG_official
#NiziU
have recorded an English message to encourage overseas fans to check out their latest MV "Take a picture".
Their 2nd single "Take a picture/Poppin’ Shakin’" is out on digital platforms now, and the CD hits stores on April 7th:
@NiziU__official
Live report: BE:FIRST 1st One Man Tour “BE:1” 2022-2023
"With their first arena performance, BE:FIRST celebrate an important milestone and prepare to take their next step forward."
#BEFIRST
@BEFIRST_global
@BMSG_official
At long last, Johnny & Associates have officially arrived on YouTube! Their first upload is the MV for
#TravisJapan
's "Crystal of Tears", the theme song for upcoming nationwide
#ninja
-themed stage play "The Tiger People -NINJAPAN-".
#Johnnys
#Jmusic
Dance-vocal group BE:FIRST recently unveiled a special performance of "Grow Up", a B-side from their 2023 single "Mainstream", featuring a live band and guest vocals from ALI vocalist LEO and Dos Monos member Zo Zhit.
#BEFIRST
#LEO
#荘子it
#ApartmentB
#ShowMinorSavage
, a unit consisting of BE:FIRST members SOTA and MANATO and singer-songwriter Aile The Shota, will release a new digital single on July 10th.
Boy group
#MAZZEL
sing about a passionate love that's been frozen and rekindled in their elegant music video for "ICE".
The song features a guest appearance from solo singer and fellow BMSG artist
#REIKO
.
Rock band
#UVERworld
's new album "ENIGMASIS", featuring collaborations with
#SHUNTO
from BE:FIRST and rapper
#ANARCHY
, is out on digital platforms worldwide today.
Live report:
#MIYAVI
at ULU Live, London
"MIYAVI paces the stage with an enthusiasm he seems to be feeding off of the crowd — the more they scream, the more he plays to the love here tonight."
Full article:
@MIYAVI_OFFICIAL
@MIYAVI_STAFF
#DAY2WorldTour
Visual kei solo artist and the voice of the demon Asmodeus in the romance simulation mobile game "Obey Me!" Miura Ayme released a new single digitally worldwide today.
#MiuraAyme
#ミウラアイム
@Ayme_official
@FAKESTARUSA
Interview with Genin wa Jibun ni Aru.
Following the release of their single "Mania," boy group Genin wa Jibun ni Aru. discuss their passions, their unique appeal and their goals for the future.
#原因は自分にある
#GNJB
@genjibu_sdr
@ebidan_global
Domoto Tsuyoshi's solo project
#ENDRECHERI
will release a new album on June 17th.
Three of his past works will also become available on digital stores and streaming services on the same date.
#DomotoTsuyoshi
#堂本剛
Boy group BE:FIRST will release their second album "2:BE" on August 28th, and a music video for the lead song "Blissful" that was filmed in New York was just unveiled today.
#BEFIRST
#NiziU
will release a new single on March 8th, and the title song "Paradise", composed by
#3RACHA
of Stray Kids, will be out on digital platforms worldwide on the 3rd.
Details:
The members have also recorded a quick English comment:
@NiziU__official
Boy group
#MAZZEL
released their jazzy debut single "Vivid" last month on BE-U, a new label formed through a partnership between rapper SKY-HI's company BMSG and UNIVERSAL MUSIC.
Have you checked out the MV for the title track?
Watch the MV for "Vivid":
Dance-vocal group Genin wa Jibun ni Aru. (
#GNJB
) recently unveiled the music video for their latest single "Mania", which sees the members express the theme of “excessive affection and serene insanity without malice."
#原因は自分にある
@genjibu_sdr
"Samurai Guitarist"
#MIYAVI
has announced six US shows for his "DAY 2" World Tour 2018. These shows, which will take place in May, will be held in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto, Philadelphia & New York.
#DAY2WorldTour
#US
@MIYAVI_OFFICIAL
Hours before their first ever live performance at "Anime Friends" in São Paulo, 'JK-pop' group ONE N’ ONLY spoke to
@JaMEBR
about the genre they've created and how TikTok fame led them to Brazil.
#ONENONLY
#AnimeFriends
#ワンエン
@onenonly_tokyo
Boy group
#MAZZEL
show off their passion in a new dance performance video for "Fire", one of the B-sides from their second single "Carnival", featuring choreography from Noppo of s**t kingz.
Veteran Johnny's boyband
#V6
have revealed a special video for their new song "It's my life", and they have also begun uploading full versions of their past MVs to YouTube to celebrate their 25th anniversary.
#V625
Ahead of "BMSG FES'23", all 23 of BMSG’s artists and trainees split into two teams based on their hometowns to release two special digital singles.
#BMSGFES23
#BMSGEAST
#BMSGWEST
SKY-HI and BE:FIRST will release a split single featuring their theme songs for the “The Father vs. Son Saga” of "Baki Hanma" on August 30th, and the MV for SKY-HI's song "Sarracenia" is out today.
Details:
#SKYHI
#BEFIRST
@SkyHidaka
@BEFIRST_global
Live report: NHK WORLD presents SONGS OF TOKYO at NHK Hall - Day 2 + Message from
#MIYAVI
"
#YOSHIKI
began with a solo on his crystal piano before ToshI joined him on vocals for 'La Venus', accompanied by string instruments."
Full report:
#SONGSOFTOKYO
Interview with BALLISTIK BOYZ
With their third album "Back & Forth" out now, BALLISTIK BOYZ share some thoughts on their latest works and how they've grown over the past two years.
#BALLISTIKBOYZ
#EXILETRIBE
@ballistik_fext
Interview with
#SUGIZO
"I think I want to try lots of methods of expression that can only be done over online concert streaming ... I want the two forms to coexist together well because they both have their own charms."
@SUGIZOofficial
#SUGIZO
,
#INORAN
and
#SHINYA
will be hosting a talk program about LUNA SEA's online charity festival "MUSIC AID FEST.-FOR POST PANDEMIC-" on June 9th.
The band is also uploading a full MV to YouTube each day for 30 days.
#LUNASEA
#MUSICAIDFEST