BALLISTIK BOYZ from EXILE TRIBE emerged in 2018, originating from members of Japan's dance and vocal ensemble, EXILE TRIBE. Managed by LDH, the group comprises seven members, Miku Fukahori, Rikiya Okuda, Masahiro Sunada, Ryuta Hidaka, Yoshiyuki Kanou, Ryusei Kainuma and Riki Matsui. Their initial single, "44Raiders," debuted on October 23 and in 2019, they released âPasion,â featured as the ending theme for the TV drama The King Of Novels. Following an extensive tour, they rolled out "Anti-Hero's" in January of the subsequent year, succeeded by "Front Burner," "Bang Out," and "Strangers." The group unveiled their digital single "Summer Hype" on August 10, 2020, alongside a series of livestreamed concerts throughout the year. On January 1, 2021, they dropped their single "Animal," followed by "Sum Baby" on August 4, peaking at number 3. On November 24, Ballistik Boyz released their second album Pass The Mic, encompassing all their singles since inception, along with the promotional track "All Around The World," totalling 18 songs, reaching number 8. On December 8, as part of Exile's 20th-anniversary celebration project, the group released the tribute single "Ballistik Boyz from Exile," reaching number 10. In 2023, their track âDing Ding Dongâ climbed to number 3 on the Oricon charts, while âAll I Ever Wantedâ (featuring Gulf Kanawut) reached number 2. They made a comeback in 2024 with âIn My Head,â paving the way for their next studio album Back & Forth, released on February 21.
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