XY – the new band born from NTV and Hulu Japan’s top-rated talent competition program YOSHIKI SUPERSTAR PROJECT X – has released their new digital single “YG” on digital platforms worldwide.
Produced by YOSHIKI (leader of the rock bands X JAPAN and THE LAST ROCKSTARS), the 13 members of XY were selected from an unprecedented worldwide band & boys group audition.
The unique, multi-talented group plays several rock instruments and also dances with amazing choreography, switching back and forth between roles instantly. They perform songs in both English and Japanese.
XY – “YG”
Release date: June 7, 2024
Produced by YOSHIKI
Music by BLUE BLOOD / GAI
Words by YOSHI / KYOHEY / GAI
Arrangement by GAI / Ayumu Minezawa (string arrangement)
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ABOUT XY
Band: Kyohey (drums), Kairi (guitar), Furutatsu (bass), Karma (vocals), Gai (vocals)
Dance/vocals: Jay, Hayato, Raia, Kice, Kanji, P→★, Mitchy, Kosei

XY consists of a five-piece band and a dance vocal group of eight from the Japanese TV talent competition program “YOSHIKI SUPERSTAR PROJECT X” produced by YOSHIKI.

XY was selected from an unprecedented worldwide band & boys group audition started in February 2022. Distinguished guest judges included Gene Simmons of KISS, soprano singer Sarah Brightman, choreographer Travis Payne (known for Michael Jackson’s “This Is It”). The program instantly became the #1 rated variety program on Hulu Japan.