Choose One (song)
| "Choose One" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Psychic Fever from Exile Tribe | |
| from the album P.C.F | |
| Released | June 27, 2022 |
| Genre | Hip-hop, melodic hardcore, punk rock |
| Label | LDH Records |
| Songwriters | ELIONE, Billy Laurent |
| Composers | SOFTSERVEBOY, Andy Love |
"Choose One" is a song by the Japanese dance and vocal group Psychic Fever from Exile Tribe.[1] It was pre-released digitally on June 27, 2022, prior to the release of their debut album P.C.F on July 13, 2022.[2] The song was released by LDH Records and was written by ELIONE and Billy Laurent, with composition by SOFTSERVEBOY and Andy Love.[3]
Background
The track features a West Coast-inspired sound that blends hip-hop with elements of melodic hardcore and punk rock. As a debut song, it expresses the seven members’ determination to unite as one and encourages listeners to pursue their own dreams and goals.[4][5]
The lyrics were written by rappers ELIONE and Billy Laurent using an "ategaki" (writing for a specific performer) approach based on a questionnaire about each member's dreams and values. This tailored the lyrics to reflect each member's personality.[6]
Member Jimmy commented, "We've experienced many failures, but this song expresses our determination to find the right answer together—it captures LDH's team spirit and our genuine emotions."[7]
Member Kokoro performed the line referencing their senior group Exile, "Like Exile, Touch the Sky" He shared, "It was the most challenging part, but after discussions, I decided to sing it simply to express what we most wanted to convey."[7]
Music video
The music video premiered on YouTube on June 27, 2022, the day of the digital release.[5] Directed by Keita Nakae, it marked the group's first music video and also featured their acting performances.[8][9]
Filmed entirely in Okinawa Prefecture, the video incorporates coastal scenery and American-style shops to reflect the song's atmosphere.[10]
Promotion and performances
The song was first performed live on May 21, 2022, at the final round of LDH's audition event iCON Z ~Dreams for Children~ held at Nippon Budokan.[2]
Chart performance
"Choose One" debuted at number 81 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart dated July 6, 2022.[11] It rose to number 71 on the chart dated July 13, 2022, remaining on the Hot 100 for two consecutive weeks.[12]
References
- ^ "PSYCHIC FEVER、新曲「Choose One」MVプレミア公開決定＆ティザー映像公開". ぴあ (in Japanese). 2022-06-25. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ^ a b barks (2022-06-01). "PSYCHIC FEVER、デビューアルバムより4週連続デジタル先行配信". BARKS (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ^ "「Choose One/PSYCHIC FEVER from EXILE TRIBE」の歌詞 って「イイネ！」". www.uta-net.com (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ^ "PSYCHIC FEVER from EXILE TRIBE, The Latest Supergroup to Debut from LDH JAPAN, to Release Their Debut Album, 'P.C.F.'". CANGLO. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ^ a b "7月13日にデビューのPSYCHIC FEVER(サイキック フィーバー)、新曲「Choose One」MV6月27日にYouTubeのプレミア公開決定！ - SCREEN ONLINE（スクリーンオンライン）". Archived from the original on 2024-11-07. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ^ "【座談会】PSYCHIC FEVERが表現する日本のラップミュージックの新しい形". FNMNL (フェノメナル). Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ^ a b "PSYCHIC FEVERが語る、エンタテインメントの未来を担う意志 念願のデビューでEXILE TRIBEに吹かせる新たな風". Real Sound｜リアルサウンド (in Japanese). 2022-07-16. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ^ Psychic Fever: Choose One, 2022-06-27, retrieved 2025-10-31
- ^ "PSYCHIC FEVER from EXILE TRIBE『P.C.F』インタビュー――グローバル・アーティストを目指して集まった". e.usen.com (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ^ 紫野, 酒井 (2022-06-24). "PSYCHIC FEVERがMVを27日プレミア公開へ ティザー映像公開中 | TOKYO HEADLINE" (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100 | Charts". Billboard JAPAN (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100 | Charts". Billboard JAPAN (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-10-31.