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'Psychic Fever' Buzzing Both Here and Abroad: What's Behind the Hype?

TOKYO - PSYCHIC FEVER from EXILE TRIBE, a seven-member dance and vocal group under LDH JAPAN, is currently making waves on TikTok with their track "Just Like Dat feat. JP THE WAVY," released on January 19th. The song, produced by JP THE WAVY, a leading solo rapper in Japan's hip-hop scene, features a dynamic beat and a unique sound that blends WAVY's individuality with the characteristic style of LDH.

'Psychic Fever' Buzzing Both Here and Abroad: What's Behind the Hype?

The group's breakout can be attributed to the high level of skill of each member, showcasing impressive flows and dance moves that incorporate elements of hip-hop and R&B.

The "#JustLikeDatChallenge" on TikTok, where fans posted clips of the song, received comments like "too cool," "stylish," "want to hear more of their music," and "just discovered them but I'm hooked," which helped the song gain popularity. The attention didn't stop there, as it caught the eye of international users, further expanding their fanbase.

In the music video's comment section, numerous messages such as "Came here from TikTok!" "Can't believe there's such an amazing song," and "This should be played more" can be found, written in various languages including Japanese, English, Thai, and Indonesian, highlighting the group's global reach.

PSYCHIC FEVER from EXILE TRIBE was formed in 2019 and made their major debut in July 2022 with the album "P.C.F." The group, consisting of members Tsurugi (born in 1997), Ryoga Nakanishi (born in 1998), Ren Watanabe (born in 2000), JIMMY (born in 2000), Kokoro Kohatsu (born in 2000), Ryushin Handa (born in 2001), and WEESA (born in 2004), had moved their base of activities to Thailand for about six months starting September of the same year.

Since their inception, they have aimed to be "global artists that resonate not only in Japan but also around the world," setting their sights on reaching the number one spot on the Billboard Global Charts as one of their challenges.

Source: MDPR

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