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Iconic and popular songs by Sandaime J Soul Brothers (J Soul Brothers III)

We’d like to introduce songs by Sandaime J Soul Brothers (J Soul Brothers), a popular dance and vocal unit active as the junior group to EXILE.

“J Soul Brothers” was the name of the predecessor group to EXILE before ATSUSHI and SHUN joined, and that group name has been carried on.

Since their formation in 2010, they have won various awards such as the Japan Record Award and the Gold Disc Award, demonstrating their popularity.

It’s wonderful that a group name can be passed down for so many years.

Now, please enjoy the songs of Sandaime J Soul Brothers in this playlist.

Masterpiece and popular songs (41–50) by Sandaime J Soul Brothers (J Soul Brothers III)

T.T.T.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

The B-side of the 10th single “Fuyumonogatari,” released on October 30, 2013.

It was also used as the CM song for ABC MART’s “VANS Boot Sneakers.” The title “T.T.T.” stands for “Top To Toe,” meaning “from the top of your head to the tips of your toes,” and it’s a hard R&B-style track with plenty of impact.

Masterpieces and Popular Songs by Sandaime J Soul Brothers (51–60)

TURNING BACKSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE / [MIRACLE] M6. TURNING BACK
TURNING BACKSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

This is a song about realizing love only after losing it.

Rather than using clichéd words, it highlights lyrics brimming with the urge to hold someone tight right now, capturing the tenderness that never goes as planned.

Because of that loss, it becomes clear who the most precious person is—the one you want by your side—and this song conveys exactly that.

Unfair WorldSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE / Unfair World
Unfair WorldSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

19th single released on September 2, 2015.

The theme song for the film “Unfair the end.” This work was selected for the Excellence Award at the 57th Japan Record Awards in 2015.

A mid-tempo ballad that expresses the sorrow, fragility, and sadness of being unable to protect someone important.

The music video was directed by Kazuaki Kiriya, who also made Hikaru Utada’s “Dareka no Negai ga Kanau Koro” and has expanded his career into Hollywood.

Wedding Bell ~What a Wonderful Life~Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

Wedding Bell ~ What a Wonderful Life (JSB Third Generation cover) – Ryo from WITHDOM
Wedding Bell ~What a Wonderful Life~Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

A beautiful song that colors a wonderful life with the theme of marriage.

The sparkling sound of wind chimes is pleasant and lifts your spirits even more.

It’s a straightforward track perfectly suited as a wedding song, and was also chosen as the tie-in song for Recruit’s “This Month’s Zexy” commercial.

snow globeSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

This is a ballad that expresses the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love.

The straightforward, easy-to-understand lyrics make it a perfect love ballad for winter.

Next to my ex is a new boyfriend, and the beautiful smile I’ve never seen before is so dazzling that I realize there’s no going back.

The situation is likened to a sparkling snow globe—pay attention to the poignant lyrics that describe something so close yet untouchable.

refrainSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE / Refrain (Short Version)
refrainSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

The lyrics were written by Yasushi Akimoto, a broadcast writer who produces the AKB48 Group.

The song is memorable for its piano melody and lyrics filled with love for a cherished person, depicting a poignant romance between a man and a woman.

It expresses the word “refrain” = “repetition” through the lens of love, singing about the feelings of someone who can’t suppress their strong emotions for the other person.

Winter TaleSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE / Winter Story
Winter TaleSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

The 10th single, released on October 30, 2013.

It served as the ending theme for the variety show “PON!”.

This is the song performed at the 64th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen in 2013, marking their second appearance.

A sublime winter-perfect love ballad, it conveys the world of its lyrics not only through the vocals but also through the performers’ expressive choreography to the fullest.