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Lead (band)
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Lead is a Japan
ese hip-hop group, under the Record of Pony Canyon/ Flight Master. Their debut was on July 31, 2002 with their single Manatsu no Magic (Mid-Summer Magic).
Meanwhile, on April 13, 2002 - the "Kyushu/Fukuoka Starlight Audition" was held in Okinawa, Japan on a search for new talent. At the time, thirteen-year-old Keita Furuya and another contestant were declared winners out of the 8,751 hopefuls that had auditioned. Flow tracked down Keita and he soon joined the now four member group "flow" as of May 18, 2002.
On May 23, 2002 - The group underwent another and final name change, officially becoming "Lead", as they hoped to become a leading group of the age.
Around early July 2002 - They held their first live street performance as a four member group "Lead" at Osaka Castle Park. Giving the public a taste of not only their dancing, but singing and rapping as well. The event was a huge success with around 7,000 attendees. Lead also became the opening act for budding group w-inds. for their first live tour - "1st Message", and performed in front of a 120,000 people each opening.
Lead then soon released their first debut single "Manatsu no Magic (Mid Summer Magic)" on July 31, 2002.
That same year, Lead had won 'Best Newcomer' on the 44th Japan Record Awards.
Now six years later, Lead has released to this date a total of 14 singles, five albums, seven DVDs, and have done five tours. As well as making numerous guest appearances on talk shows, hosting their own TV shows, and starring in movies and dramas, not to mention winning a total of three Japan Record Awards.
On August 5, 2009 they released their 16th single "Gira Gira Romantic". July 28, 2010, their 17th single "Speed Star" was released.
Now, one year later, their 18th single "Hurricane" will be released on August 10, 2011.
D.O.B.: July 26, 1985
Birthplace: Osaka, Japan
Shinya Taniuchi / 谷内伸也
D.O.B.: September 23, 1987
Birthplace: Osaka, Japan
Keita Furuya / 古屋敬多
D.O.B.: June 13, 1988
Birthplace: Fukuoka, Japan
Akira Kagimoto / 鍵本輝
D.O.B.: August 20, 1988
Birthplace: Nara, Japan
Special Remix Album (ft. w-inds.
, Flame, And Lead) Buddies
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
ese hip-hop group, under the Record of Pony Canyon/ Flight Master. Their debut was on July 31, 2002 with their single Manatsu no Magic (Mid-Summer Magic).
Biography
Hiroki Nakadoi, Shinya Taniuchi, and Akira Kagimoto all attended Osaka's "Caless Vocal and Dance School" and became good friends. By March 2002, they began doing live street performances, on the streets of Shiroten, Osaka; under the dance unit name of "remix". By May 2002, they renamed the group from "remix" to "flow". After having the name change, the three decided to recruit a fourth member.Meanwhile, on April 13, 2002 - the "Kyushu/Fukuoka Starlight Audition" was held in Okinawa, Japan on a search for new talent. At the time, thirteen-year-old Keita Furuya and another contestant were declared winners out of the 8,751 hopefuls that had auditioned. Flow tracked down Keita and he soon joined the now four member group "flow" as of May 18, 2002.
On May 23, 2002 - The group underwent another and final name change, officially becoming "Lead", as they hoped to become a leading group of the age.
Around early July 2002 - They held their first live street performance as a four member group "Lead" at Osaka Castle Park. Giving the public a taste of not only their dancing, but singing and rapping as well. The event was a huge success with around 7,000 attendees. Lead also became the opening act for budding group w-inds. for their first live tour - "1st Message", and performed in front of a 120,000 people each opening.
Lead then soon released their first debut single "Manatsu no Magic (Mid Summer Magic)" on July 31, 2002.
That same year, Lead had won 'Best Newcomer' on the 44th Japan Record Awards.
Now six years later, Lead has released to this date a total of 14 singles, five albums, seven DVDs, and have done five tours. As well as making numerous guest appearances on talk shows, hosting their own TV shows, and starring in movies and dramas, not to mention winning a total of three Japan Record Awards.
On August 5, 2009 they released their 16th single "Gira Gira Romantic". July 28, 2010, their 17th single "Speed Star" was released.
Now, one year later, their 18th single "Hurricane" will be released on August 10, 2011.
Members
Hiroki Nakadoi / 中土居宏宜D.O.B.: July 26, 1985
Birthplace: Osaka, Japan
Shinya Taniuchi / 谷内伸也
D.O.B.: September 23, 1987
Birthplace: Osaka, Japan
Keita Furuya / 古屋敬多
D.O.B.: June 13, 1988
Birthplace: Fukuoka, Japan
Akira Kagimoto / 鍵本輝
D.O.B.: August 20, 1988
Birthplace: Nara, Japan
Albums
| Album # | Album information | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 1st / Debut Album | Life on Da Beat
|
30,214 copies sold |
| 2nd | Brand New Era
|
22,415 copies sold |
| 3rd | Lead! Heat! Beat!
|
17,594 copies sold |
| 4th | 4
|
9,784 copies sold |
| 5th | Feel the Vibes
|
5,409 copies sold |
| 6th | Lead Tracks: Listener's Tracks
|
???? copies sold |
Special Remix Album (ft. w-inds.
W-inds.
W-inds is a Japanese pop boy band that is managed by Vision Factory and has been signed to the Pony Canyon label since 2000. The group consists of the three individuals Ryohei Chiba, Keita Tachibana, and Ryuichi Ogata. They made their formal debut in 2001 and, to date, have released 30 singles...
, Flame, And Lead) Buddies
Singles
| Single # | Single information | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 1st / Debut Single |
Manatsu no Magic (真夏のMagic)
|
27,330 copies sold |
| 2nd | "Show Me the Way"
|
37,100 copies sold |
| 3rd | Fly Away
|
35,393 copies sold |
| 4th | Funky Days! (ファンキーデイズ!)
|
34,843 copies sold |
| 5th | Get Wild Life
|
25,000 copies sold |
| 6th | Night Deluxe
|
33,000 copies sold |
| 7th | Tenohira wo Taiyou ni/Delighted (手のひらを太陽に/Delighted)
|
29,000 copies sold |
| 8th | Atarashii Kisetsu e (あたらしい季節へ)
|
28,000 copies sold |
| 9th | Baby Running Wild (ベイビーランニンワイルド)
|
16,000 copies sold |
| 10th | Virgin Blue/Lead (バージンブルー/Lead)
|
16,000 copies sold |
| 11th | Summer Madness
|
12,000 copies sold |
| 12th | Drive Alive
|
14,000 copies sold |
| 13th | Umi (海)
|
6,199 copies sold |
| 14th | Stand Up!
|
9,098 copies sold |
| 15th | Sunnyday
|
copies sold |
| 16th | Giragira Romantic (ギラギラRomantic)
|
copies sold |
| 17th | Speed Star
|
copies sold |