EXILE's Popular Song Ranking [2026]

Turn Back Time feat. FANTASTICSEXILE50rank/position

EXILE / Turn Back Time feat. FANTASTICS (Lyric Video)

When you feel like giving up on the road toward your dream, this warm melody will surely stay close to your heart.

This piece was released in May 2018 as the fourth installment of the “EXILE FRIDAY” project and was later included on the album STAR OF WISH.

The lyrics were written by TAKAHIRO, imbued with a cheer for FANTASTICS member Shota Nakao, who was battling illness at the time, and with hopes for everyone chasing their dreams.

The arrangement, which layers ATSUSHI’s embracing vocals with those of the young singers who will lead the next generation, conveys a bond that transcends generations.

The lyric video, which featured messages from all EXILE TRIBE members, also became a hot topic.

Why not give it a listen when you’re going through a tough time and want to lift your gaze and start moving forward?

Promise ~promises~EXILE51rank/position

EXILE / Yakusoku ~promises~ (Recording Movie)

A heartwarming ballad by EXILE themed around a promise to meet again.

Created as the final work featuring ATSUSHI and TAKAHIRO as the duo on vocals, who have long led the group, the song’s lyrics were written by ATSUSHI.

It is filled with unwavering bonds that remain strong even when apart and a firm hope for the future.

Played at important milestones like graduation ceremonies or farewell gatherings to express gratitude, it will surely envelop the entire venue in a warm, moving atmosphere.

CrumbsBlu & Exile52rank/position

Crumbs

Blu & Exile, a duo long revered in Los Angeles’s underground hip-hop scene.

They gained wide recognition with their classic 2007 album “Below the Heavens,” and now let’s spotlight a track released in March 2026 as the lead single from their album “Time Heals Everything,” slated for April 2026.

This is a quintessential boom-bap cut featuring guest appearances from Rome Streetz and ICECOLDBISHOP.

Blu’s contemplative raps, which turn an eye to the small fragments of everyday life, blend perfectly with Exile’s soulful beats.

It’s an irresistible track for anyone craving the raw energy of old-school hip-hop.

24karats GOLD LEGACY feat. Takahiro MatsumotoEXILE53rank/position

24karats GOLD LEGACY feat. Takahiro Matsumoto

As one of Japan’s premier dance and vocal groups, EXILE continues to project an overwhelming presence.

“24karats GOLD LEGACY feat.

Takahiro Matsumoto,” pre-released in March 2026, is a track included on the album “24karats GOLDEN BEST,” which came out in May of the same year.

With the group on the verge of their 25th anniversary, the collaboration featuring B’z guitarist Takahiro Matsumoto also drew major attention.

The sound—fusing a street-savvy, danceable beat with a heavyweight rock guitar—sets listeners’ hearts ablaze.

It’s an energetic, powerful upper-tune that conveys their strong resolve to forge ahead into a new future while carrying forward their past legacy.

24karats STAY GOLDEXILE54rank/position

EXILE / 24karats STAY GOLD

It is a song included on EXILE’s 33rd single, “FANTASY,” released in 2010.

It was used as the commercial song for Kirin Mets Wild Charge.

A version featuring Sandaime J Soul Brothers is included as a bonus track on Sandaime J Soul Brothers’ album “J Soul Brothers.”

ALL NIGHT LONGEXILE55rank/position

EXILE / ALL NIGHT LONG (Short Ver.)

A dance tune marked by a soul-stirring four-on-the-floor beat and a melody line that seems to pierce straight into the sky.

With lyrics penned by ATSUSHI, it carries a celebratory message urging you to cast off reason, open your heart, and dance the night away.

Released in June 2012 as the 39th single, this track is also included on albums such as “19 -Road to AMAZING WORLD-.” It was featured in the commercial for GREE’s game “Holy War Cerberus,” and its music video—showcasing the members battling evil in warrior-like costumes—became a major talking point.

Just listening to it makes your body move naturally and helps you forget your worries, leaving you feeling positive.

AwakeningEXILE56rank/position

EXILE / Awakening (Lyric Video)

“Awakening” is a digital-only single by EXILE released in 2018, and it was selected as the theme song for TBS’s soccer broadcasts that year.

The lyrics were written by member ATSUSHI, who drew on memories of devoting himself to soccer in his childhood when writing them.

“Awakening” is a grand ballad with a powerful sound that stirs the fighting spirit.

ATSUSHI also produced the lyric video, so be sure to check it out!

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