XY (band) explained

Genre:Pop, J-pop
Years Active:2023–present
Label:Avex Trax, Melodee Music
Current Members:
  • Kyohey (drums)
  • Kairi (guitar)
  • Furutatsu (bass)
  • Karma (vocals)
  • Gai (vocals)
  • Jay
  • Hayato
  • Raia
  • Kice
  • Kanji
  • P→★
  • Mitchy
  • Kosei

XY is a boy band from Tokyo, Japan. Consisting of 13 members, the band was formed in 2023 after completing the talent competition show Yoshiki Superstar Project X and is produced by Japanese rock star Yoshiki.[1] The band is designed to be a hybrid of a rock band which plays instruments and a dance/vocal group with complex choreography.

History

In February 2022, Nippon TV and Yoshiki announced an international open call for male performers for the music talent competition program Yoshiki Superstar Project X.[2] The program began airing on Hulu Japan in October, featuring the top 20 applicants.[3] Japanese rock star Yoshiki served as the series' producer. The program also featured celebrity guest judges including Gene Simmons, Sarah Brightman, Travis Payne, and Hyde.[4]

While preparing for the band's debut, the 19-year-old lead vocalist, Yoshi, was killed in an accident.[5] After consulting with Yoshi's family, auditions were restarted to find a new vocalist. The song "XY feat. Yoshi" was released on Yoshi's birthday, February 26, 2023, using Yoshi's recorded vocals.[6]

After the new lineup was decided, the band performed their first song, "Crazy Love", on February 28, 2023, on the Nippon TV series Sukkiri accompanied by Yoshiki on piano. On March 4, the band made their first live stage performance at Mynavi Tokyo Girls Collection 2023 Spring/Summer at Yoyogi National Gymnasium.[7] [8] On March 22, the band performed again on the Nippon TV program Premium Music TV.[9]

On June 20, Yoshiki and members of the band appeared on Yoshiki Channel to announce the release of "Crazy Love" as the band's major-label debut single. The song was released on June 30, distributed by Avex Trax in Asia and Melodee Music worldwide.[10] "Crazy Love" went to #1 on the iTunes Alternative Charts in Japan, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, #3 on the iTunes Japan overall chart,[11] and #3 on the Oricon singles chart.

On July 15, members of XY performed on stage with Yoshiki at Japan Expo in Paris, France.[12]

In June 2024, XY released two singles: "YG", performed by the "band" performers, and "Get Stupid", performed by the "dance/vocal" members.[13]

Members

Band

Dance/vocals

Discography

Singles

!Title!Release Date!Peak!Album
"XY feat. Yoshi"February 26, 2023Non-album single
"Crazy Love"June 30, 2023
  1. 1 iTunes Alternative Singles (Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan)

#3 iTunes Daily Singles

#3 Oricon Daily Singles (Japan)|Non-album single|-|"YG"|June 7, 2024|#1 iTunes Alternative Singles (Japan)#15 Oricon Daily Singles (Japan)[14]

Non-album single
"Get Stupid"June 14, 2024
  1. 1 iTunes Alternative Singles (Japan)

#17 Oricon Daily Singles (Japan)[15] |Non-album single|}

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2023-06-24 . What You Need To Know About New Boy Band, XY . 2023-06-26 . The Honey POP . en-us.
  2. Web site: 2022-04-10 . YOSHIKI produces next iconic boy band in "YOSHIKI SUPERSTAR PROJECT X" . 2023-06-26 . JROCK NEWS . en-US.
  3. Web site: 「YOSHIKI SUPERSTAR PROJECT X」新ボーカリスト候補を加えて再始動 . 2023-06-26 . 音楽ナタリー . ja.
  4. Web site: ボーイズ・グループ・オーディション"YOSHIKI SUPERSTAR PROJECT X"、ゲスト審査員としてHYDE、Gene Simmons(KISS)、Marty Friedmanら参加!10/2よりHuluにて独占配信決定! . 2023-06-26 . 激ロックニュース . ja.
  5. Web site: 「YOSHIKI SUPERSTAR PROJECT X」初の配信シングルをYOSHIの誕生日にリリース . 2023-06-26 . 音楽ナタリー . ja.
  6. Web site: 「YOSHIKI SUPERSTAR PROJECT X」初の配信シングルをYOSHIの誕生日にリリース . 2023-06-26 . 音楽ナタリー . ja.
  7. Web site: 2023-03-07 . Snow Man’s Raul, &TEAM, YOSHIKI, XY, and More Appear at “36th Mynavi Tokyo Girls Collection 2023 SPRING/SUMMER” . 2023-06-26 . NanteJapan . en-US.
  8. Web site: YOSHIKIとXY、亡きYOSHIさんへの想いを乗せて「Crazy Love」を初披露 『東京ガールズコレクション』でパフォーマンス(写真7点) SPICE - エンタメ特化型情報メディア スパイス . 2023-06-26 . SPICE(スパイス)|エンタメ特化型情報メディア スパイス.
  9. Web site: 2023-03-23 . XYがYOSHIKIの特別映像と共演、『Premium Music 2023』でデビュー曲披露 . 2023-06-26 . BARKS . ja.
  10. Web site: 2023-06-19 . YOSHIKIプロデュースのXY、「Crazy Love」でメジャーデビュー&全世界配信 . 2023-06-26 . Real Sound|リアルサウンド . ja.
  11. Web site: 2023-07-01 . XY - new boy band produced by YOSHIKI - releases debut single "Crazy Love" . 2023-07-12 . J-Generation . en.
  12. Web site: 2023-07-14 . XY joins YOSHIKI on stage at Japan Expo . 2023-07-17 . www.japan-expo-paris.com.
  13. Web site: 2024-06-11 . XY (Produced by YOSHIKI) Releases Digital Single/MV 'YG' . 2024-06-13 . Kawaii Kakkoii Sugoi . en-US.
  14. Web site: オリコンデイリー デジタルシングル(単曲)ランキング 2024年06月07日付 11~20位 . 2024-06-13 . ORICON NEWS.
  15. Web site: オリコンデイリー デジタルシングル(単曲)ランキング 2024年06月14日付 11~20位 . 2024-06-18 . ORICON NEWS.