Dance vocal group Lead will release their new album “XTLIKE” (pronounced: Ekstrike) on September 4th.
This will be his 10th original album and his first in about four and a half years since the release of his album “SINGULARITY” in 2020. It will include his previously released single “Tuxedo” as well as his latest song “Don’t Stay,” the ending theme song for the Netflix movie “Baki the Hanma vs. Kengan Ashura.”
The title “XTLIKE” contains the meanings “X” = 10, “EXTRA” = special, “STRIKE” = leaving a strong impression, and “LIKE” = like.
“XTLIKE” will be released in three formats: a limited edition deluxe edition, a first-press limited edition, and a regular edition. The limited edition deluxe edition comes with a Blu-ray of the live footage of “Lead Winter Live ~Snow Magic 2024~”, which was held with a band on February 24th, and a newly taken 36-page photo book. Sales will be limited to Pony Canyon Shopping Club, and reservations will be accepted for a limited time until July 20th.
In addition, release events will be held across the country starting on July 31st, the anniversary of Lead’s major debut.
In addition, “Lead Upturn 2024 ~XTLIKE~”, featuring “XTLIKE”, will be held at Nissho Hall in Tokyo on October 26th, so please check the official website for details.
Lead 10th Album “XTLIKE”
Release date: Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Limited edition deluxe edition
Reservation period: Until 23:59 on Saturday, July 20, 2024
To purchase →https://ps.ponycanyon.co.jp/Lead/xtlike
Price: 12,100 yen (tax included)
Product number: SCCA.00164
Contents: CD+Blu-ray+Photo Book (36P)
Specifications: Three-sided case / Separate 36-page photo book
CD contents
Tuxedo
Sonic Boom
See Your Heart
Billionaire
Jack in the Beats
Don’t Stay
A total of 14 other songs will be included
Blu-ray contents
“Lead Winter Live ~Snow Magic 2024~”
Saturday, February 24, 2024 @ duo MUSIC EXCHANGE
01. Game
02. Extreme Girl
03. Bumblebee
04. Gimme a call
05. Baby What Turns You On
06. Ride On Music
07. Loud!Loud!Loud!
08. Night Deluxe
09. Billionaire
10. VOICE
11. When the Colors Turn Scarlet
12. Twilight
13. Still…
14. Singularity
15. Medalist
-ENCORE-
EN1. GREEN DAYS
EN2. Jack in the Beats
Limited Edition
PCCA.06316 ¥4,950 (tax included)
Contents: CD+DVD
Specifications: Sleeve case
CD contents
Same content as the limited edition deluxe edition
DVD contents
Tuxedo -Music Video-
Sonic Boom -Music Video-
See Your Heart -Music Video-
Don’t Stay -Music Video-
Don’t Stay -Performance Video-
Don’t Stay -Behind The Scenes-
Normal Edition
PCCA.06317 ¥3,520 (tax included)
Contents: CD only
CD contents
Same content as the limited edition deluxe edition
First-come-first-served pre-order bonus
“XTLIKE” Another Jacket (1 Random / 10 Types)
*The offer is on a first-come, first-served basis and may end before the release date.
*Some CD shops may not carry this product, so please contact the store for details.
*Some items may not be available online, so please check the announcements from each web shop.
* At some online stores, you may not receive the bonus unless you purchase from the cart containing the bonus item. Please be careful when making your purchase.
Lead 10th Album “XTLIKE” Release Commemoration Event
July 31st (Wed) 20:00～[Online]Limista Internet Signing Event
Saturday, August 3rd, 15:00～[Chiba]Nikke Colton Plaza Tower Court (Centa Mall 2F)
August 4th (Sun) 16:00～[Tokyo]Urban Dock LaLaport Toyosu Seaside Deck Main Stage
August 24th (Sat) 14:00～[Saitama]Somewhere in Saitama
August 25th (Sun) 15:00～[Tokyo]Shiodome Shiosite Underground Walkway
September 4th (Wed) 19:00～[Tokyo]Tower Records Shibuya Store B1F CUTUP STUDIO
September 7th (Sat) 14:00～[Kanagawa]Queens Square Yokohama
September 8th (Sun) 15:00～[Osaka]Abeno Q’s Mall 3F Sky Court
Latest Digital Single
Ending theme song for the Netflix movie “Baki Hanma vs. Kengan Ashura”
“Don’t Stay”
Distribution link →https://lead.lnk.to/DontStay
“Don’t Stay” MUSIC VIDEO
“Don’t Stay” MUSIC VIDEO Anime Special ver.
Lead Upturn 2024 〜XTLIKE〜
Performance date: Saturday, October 26, 2024
①Doors open at 14:00 / Performance starts at 15:00
②Doors open 17:30 / Show starts 18:30
Venue: Nissho Hall, Tokyo
(Yakult Headquarters Building, 1-1-19 Higashi-Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo)
Contact Us
About the performance
Klerian:https://www.clelien.com/
Regular radio show
FM Yokohama 84.7
“Thursday Boys’ Gathering” (Every Thursday from 1:00am to 1:30am)
Official site:https://www.fmyokohama.co.jp/program/mokuyoubinodanshikai
Artist Information
Official Fan Club “Leaders”:https://lead-fc.jp
Official Blog “Leadship”:http://ameblo.jp/lead-blog/
Formula X:https://x.com/Lead_tvLead
Official TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@leadofficial
Official YouTube channel:http://www.youtube.com/user/LeadOfficialCh
Official LINE:https://line.me/ti/p/%40lead
Official Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/lead_staff/
profile
Lead is a dance and vocal unit consisting of Shinya Taniuchi, Keita Furuya, and Teru Kagimoto.
Hiroyoshi Nakadoi, Shinya Taniuchi, and Teru Kagimoto met at a dance school in Osaka and started performing on the streets. Later, Keita Furuya from Fukuoka Prefecture, who was selected in an audition organized by the agency, joined the group, and the four of them formed Lead. They recorded a peak of 7,000 people attending their first performance at Osaka Castle Park, commonly known as “Joten,” a mecca for street performances in Osaka. Amid much buzz, they debuted with the single “Manatsu no Magic” on July 31, 2002, at an average age of 14.5. Their second single, “Show me the way,” won them the New Artist Award at the 44th Japan Record Awards in 2002. They then went on to win the Gold Award at the Japan Record Awards in 2004 and 2005.
Lead’s true strength is their live performance. They have held solo concerts every year since 2004, and their stamina, which allows them to dance from start to finish at concerts, has been praised by many artists and dancers. Their stage performances, which fully display their stoicism, are synonymous with Lead and are said to be their greatest weapon. In addition, the family-like feeling they have with their fans, known as “Leaders,” is also one of the features of Lead’s live performances.
Since 2008, the members have been releasing songs that they write and compose on a regular basis. In March 2013, Hironori Nakado, who had been the leader for 11 years since their debut, graduated. Lead has started its second chapter with only three members.
In 2016, their seventh album “THE SHOWCASE” debuted at No. 2 on the Oricon weekly charts, breaking the record for the highest ranking in Lead’s history, including all singles and albums released over the past 14 years.
In 2017, the group celebrated its 15th anniversary, and the three members wrote the lyrics for their 28th single, “Beautiful Day.” As of 2023, they have released a total of 35 singles and 10 original albums. In recent years, in addition to their artist activities, they have been active in a wide range of fields, including appearing in stage plays and musicals. On July 31, 2022, they will celebrate their 20th anniversary since their debut, and they will continue to move forward as a guiding light for everyone, so that they can continue to “lead” the times, which is the origin of their group name.
