BALLISTIK BOYZ from EXILE TRIBE release third album, ‘Back & Forth’!

‘Back & Forth’ jacket Cover

As they continue their musical activities in Japan and overseas, Japanese boyband BALLISTIK BOYZ from EXILE TRIBE have released their third album ‘Back & Forth’, two years and three months since their previous album release. The lead track ‘In My Head’ is the group’s most emotional song to date, with lyrics about an unforgettable love written by the band members themselves. The music video includes story scenes that echo the song’s message, while shots of the group members performing show a more sensitive side than fans usually get to see, making it a must-watch video.

 Meanwhile, the song ‘God Mode’ is a cool hip-hop tune that reflects the spirit of delinquent team SIGUMA SQUAD from the anime ‘Bucchigiri?!’, for which the track is currently being used as the theme song. Another song on the album, ‘N.E.X.T.’, was previously performed on the group’s BALLISTIK BOYZ LIVE TOUR 2023 “N.E.X.T.”; the song was written by the members of BALLISTIK BOYZ, exploring their feelings about what can be gained by pursuing their dreams – and what must be sacrificed along the way. 

In the two years and three months since the release of their previous album ‘PASS THE MIC’, the group has been through significant change. The members of BALLISTIK BOYZ moved to Thailand for about six months, from August 2022 to February 2023. In addition to performing at Big Mountain Music Festival 12, one of Southeast Asia’s largest music festivals, they collaborated with Thai artist TRINITY on the song ‘Drop Dead feat. TRINITY’ and with popular Thai actor GULF KANAWUT on ‘All I Ever Wanted feat. GULF KANAWUT’, steadily expanding their footprint in Asia.

The new album’s title ‘Back & Forth’ is a reference to the way the group overcome all obstacles in their way and deepen their bonds as they go to and fro together, while always pushing forward. The album explores the group members’ deepest thoughts and feelings, so why not check it out?

Be sure to check out their latest music video for ‘In My Head’ below long with the streaming link for the track here!