ATSUSHI

ATSUSHI  (also known as  EXILE ATSUSHI  for his solo releases) is a  Japanese R&B  singer. He is the lead vocalist of the group  EXILE.

Profile

 * Stage Name: ATSUSHI, EXILE ATSUSHI (solo)
 * Real Name: Satou Atsushi (佐藤篤志)
 * Birthdate: April 30, 1980 (age 32)
 * Birthplace: Koshigaya, Saitama Prefecture
 * Blood Type: A
 * Height: 175cm
 * Weight: 67kg

Biography
Due to his strong passion for music, ATSUSHI decided to be a singer since his years in high school. During his years in Music College, he participated on an ASAYAN audition. This became his turning point as he was noticed by HIRO and invited to join J Soul Brothers.

In the summer of 2001, J Soul Brothers changed its name to EXILE and, on September 27, 2001, they made their debut by releasing "Your eyes only ~Aimai na Boku no Katachi~".

In 2004 he joined the group COLOR, however two years later, in 2006, he decided to leave. Although he left the group, he became a producer for the new line-up until July 2009, when COLOR changed their name to the current DEEP.

Besides his activities as EXILE's vocalist, he has also collaborated with other artists such as AI, ICONIQ, and Kubota Toshinobu. On September 14, 2011, he made his solo debut with the song "Itsuka Kitto...". The song was included as the second A-side of a joint single released by EXILE and ATSUSHI, titled "Rising Sun / Itsuka Kitto...".