Lead

Lead is a Japanese dance and vocal boy group initially formed under the name "Rhymix" in Osaka, Japan, in March 2002. They went through two name changes before debuting as "Lead" in May 2002 under the Pony Canyon sub-label Flight Master.

Upon debuting on July 31, 2002 with "Manatsu no Magic", the group experienced early success due to their dancing and vocal skills at a young age. The release of their second single "Show me the way" earned the group the Best Newcomer Award at the 44th Japan Record Awards.

Current Members

 * Taniuchi Shinya (谷内伸也)
 * Furuya Keita (古屋敬多)
 * Kagimoto Akira (鍵本輝)

Former Members

 * Nakadoi Hiroki (中土居宏宜) (left March 31, 2013)

Studio Albums

 * 1) [2003.04.23] LIFE ON DA BEAT
 * 2) [2004.08.25] BRAИD ИEW ERA
 * 3) [2005.08.10] LEAD! HEAT! BEAT!
 * 4) [2006.07.19] 4
 * 5) [2008.03.05] Feel The Vibes
 * 6) [2012.07.18] NOW OR NEVER
 * 7) [2016.06.08] THE SHOWCASE
 * 8) [2018.07.18] MILESTONE
 * 9) [2020.03.18] SINGULARITY

Compilation Albums

 * [2007.11.21] CHRISTMAS HARMONY ～VISION FACTORY presents～ (#02 "Ding Dong")
 * [2008.02.13] SPRING HARMONY ～VISION FACTORY presents～ (#08 "Thanks for...")
 * [2008.03.19] FLOWER FESTIVAL ～VISION FACTORY presents～ (#11 "Dear My Flower")
 * [2008.08.06] Lead Tracks ~listener's choice~
 * [2019.12.25] Heartbeat (#19 "Manatsu no Magic", #32 "Virgin Blue 2010")

Remix Albums

 * 1) [2003.03.19] buddies
 * 2) [2020.05.06] JOY JOY HOME MIX