Ryuji Imaichi

Ryuji Imaichi
Native name 今市隆二
Born (1986-09-02) September 2, 1986
Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
Occupation(s) Singer
Website www.jsoulb.jp

Musical career

Genres J-pop
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2010–present
Labels Rhythm Zone
Associated acts

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
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

  1. ↑ "Official profile". Retrieved 2015-09-01.
  2. ↑ Exile Ex-press: One Step Beyond
  3. ↑ "新メンバー決定！三代目J Soul Brothersお披露目". Retrieved 2015-09-01.
  4. ↑ "EXILE USA率いる「DANCE EARTH PARTY」新曲はゴダイゴの名曲カバー". Retrieved 2015-09-01. ドワンゴジェイピーnews
  5. ↑ "今市隆二、CMで「劇団EXILEになった」". Retrieved 2015-09-01. Oricon (April 16, 2015)
  6. ↑ "EXILE TRIBE PERFECT YEAR 2014". Retrieved 2015-09-01. Exile Tribe Perfect Year 2014 Official site. LDH (February 10, 2014)
  7. ↑ "J SOUL BROTHERS J-WAVE LIVE SUMMER JAM 2015". Retrieved 2015-09-01.
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