Ryuji Imaichi
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
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
Radio series
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
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