Details of the 479th release of the YouTube channel “THE FIRST TAKE” have been announced.
In episode 479, rapper BIM makes a reappearance.
Last time he invited his good friend VaVa to perform one of his signature songs, “Bonita,” but this time he will be joined by PUNPEE and kohjiya to perform what will undoubtedly be one of BIM’s signature songs of the year, “DNA,” in a one-take original performance exclusive to “THE FIRST TAKE.”
■ Program details
BIM – DNA feat. Kohjiya, PUNPEE / THE FIRST TAKE
■YouTube channel “THE FIRST TAKE” channel top page
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9zY_E8mcAo_Oq772LEZq8Q
■ “THE FIRST TAKE”
A YouTube channel that captures clear, one-take performances by artists.
The channel was launched on November 15, 2019, and currently has 10.1 million subscribers (as of September 25th).
LiSA’s “Gurenge” was released in December 2019, and has been played 130 million times to date.
In March 2020, DISH// (Kitamura Takumi) released the song “Cat”, which has been viewed 200 million times to date.
YOASOBI’s “Racing into the Night” was released in May 2020, and has been viewed 140 million times to date.
In March 2012, Creepy Nuts released “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born,” which has been viewed over 70 million times to date.
Many of the hit songs that have adorned the music scene in recent years were also performed at “THE FIRST TAKE.”
In November 2020, he established the distribution label “THE FIRST TAKE MUSIC” and released LiSA×Uru “Reunion (produced by Ayase)”,
In December 2021, milet x Aimer x Rira Ikuta’s “Omokage (produced by Vaundy)” was distributed here, and both songs became hits with over 100 million streams.
In June 2021, the music information website “THE FIRST TIMES” was launched as a spin-off from “THE FIRST TAKE”, and has been developing highly unique content that is only possible with an owned media.
In May 2022, they held their first live concert with an audience, “INSIDE THE FIRST TAKE supported by ahamo,” over two days.
In September 2010, the project “THE FIRST TAKE INTERNATIONAL” was launched, featuring many international artists such as Avril Lavigne, Harry Styles, and Maneskin.
To date, the video has been played over 130 million times, and the number of viewers and subscribers from overseas is increasing.
In August 2024, we focused on vertical platforms such as YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Instagram Reels.
A new project called “FLASH THE FIRST TAKE” has been launched in which artists attempt a 60-second one-take performance.
■“THE FIRST TAKE” OFFICIAL
Website: https://www.thefirsttake.jp/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_firsttake/
X: https://x.com/The_FirstTake
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_first_take
Playlist: https://lnk.to/sfhklx
FLASH THE FIRST TAKE:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeLvSt3A0DdkKKDk6Q4jvGeDiUNGnS46E&feature=shared
THE FIRST TIMES: https://www.thefirsttimes.jp/
■BIM Profile
Born in 1993, between Tokyo and Kanagawa, he is a central figure in THE OTOGIBANASHI’S and CreativeDrugStore.
As a group, they released two albums, “TOY BOX” in 2012 and “BUSINESS CLASS” in 2015. In 2017, he began his solo career in earnest. In July 2018, he released his first solo album, “The Beam”. In February 2020, he released the mini album “NOT BUSY”. In March, he produced and participated in the title song of Kimura Kaela’s album “ZIG ZAG” as a guest. In July, he held the live broadcast “Bye Bye, BLITZ” without an audience at Akasaka BLITZ, and in August, he released his second album “Boston Bag”. In March 2021, he released the single “Fruit Juice” jointly with VaVa, and released the single “Toro Note” in the same month. He also participated in the theme song produced by STUTS for the TV drama “Omameda Towako and Her Three Ex-husbands” that aired from April. “Boston Bag” won the grand prize at the Apple Vinegar Music Awards 2021. He has participated in many other artists’ works. In March 2022, he released the mini album “Because He’s Kind”. In August, he released the double-name EP “Shounen Jidai” with SUMMIT labelmate PUNPEE.
In 2023, they will release “Intelligent Bad Bwoy (feat. COSA & Daigos)” and “Sweet Wine (feat. Youth of Roots)”. In December, they will release their first full album “Wisteria” as CreativeDrugStore.
Then, in July 2024, they released a new mini album titled “busy.”
■BIM OFFICIAL
Website: https://www.summit2011.net/artists/bim/
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bim_otg
X: https://twitter.com/bim_OTG
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bim_otg/
