Psychic File II
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| Released | April 3, 2024 | |||
| Genre | J-pop | |||
| Length | 22:03 | |||
| Label | LDH | |||
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Psychic File II is the second original EP (mini album) by the Japanese dance and vocal group Psychic Fever from Exile Tribe.[1]
It was released by LDH Records on April 3, 2024, and contains a total of seven tracks.[1][2]
This work, released about a year after their previous EP PSYCHIC FILE I, reflects the group's new challenges and experiences gained through expanding their activities across the Asian region.
Background and production
[edit]This EP, released about a year after Psychic File I (released in May 2023), was produced following the group's activities in Asia, including Thailand.[1]
Recording and collaborations were also conducted locally in Thailand, and the overall musical direction emphasizes global sensibilities.[3]
Regarding this release, member Ryoga Nakanishi commented, "The Psychic File series is a collection of genreless songs. We are creating it with the concept of building a diverse collection of tracks that could eventually be released as X (10), XX (20), XXX (30)..."[4]
The members position this work as "a product reflecting experiences overseas, especially in Asia", and it is structured with global expansion in mind.[5]
Songs
[edit]The first lead track, "Love Fire", features a Y2K-inspired sound that incorporates classic R&B and Atlanta bass elements. The music video was directed by Spikey John, who also directed "Just Like Dat feat. JP THE WAVY." The choreography was handled by member JIMMY and professional dancer Macoto, a member of RIEHATATOKYO who is active globally.[6]
The second lead track, "Bee-Po", incorporates expressions aimed at the SNS generation and portrays the passive love troubles characteristic of Gen Z. The music video was directed by Spikey John.[7]
"The Heat" was produced as the kickoff song for the "PSYCHIC FEVER ASIA TOUR 2024 ‘HEAT’."[7]
The track "Fire" featuring Sprite is a collaborative song produced with Thai hip-hop label High Cloud Entertainment, and was digitally released in September 2023.[2]
"Ignition" is the group's first towel song, created with live performance in mind. "Pinky Swear" was used as the ending theme for the TV Tokyo drama "Suki na Otoko to Waketai."[8]
"Dokoni" is a dance track based on Latin music.[2]
Promotion and performances
[edit]Ahead of the EP's release, the track "The Heat" was digitally pre-released as a single on March 2, 2024.[9]
On TV, the group's first terrestrial variety show "PSY PSY! PSYCHIC FEVER" began airing on Nippon TV in May 2024, featuring a special performance of "Love Fire" on the program.[10]
Additionally, from May 2024, the group embarked on their first Asian tour "PSYCHIC FEVER ASIA TOUR 2024 'HEAT'", with the EP's tracks forming the core of the setlist.[11]
Chart performance and reception
[edit]PSYCHIC FILE II debuted at No. 2 on the Oricon Weekly Album Ranking in its first week, marking the group's highest position to date.[12]
It also debuted at No. 2 on Billboard Japan's comprehensive Hot Albums chart.[13]
The EP sold 22,582 copies in its first week. On Billboard Japan, it ranked No. 2 in Top Album Sales and No. 17 in the Download Albums category.[13]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Heat" | Elione |
| Bangers&Ca$h | 2:56 |
| 2. | "Love Fire" | Elione |
| Nils Rulewski Stenberg for Hitfire Production | 3:11 |
| 3. | "Ignition" |
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| 2:44 | |
| 4. | "Bee-Po" |
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| Karrinator | 2:52 |
| 5. | "Fire" (featuring Sprite) |
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| 3:51 | |
| 6. | "Pinky Swear" | K.Don |
| Masaki Tomiyama | 3:12 |
| 7. | "Dokoni" | K.Don |
| 3:14 | |
| Total length: | 22:03 | ||||
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "PSYCHIC FEVER 「PSYCHIC FILE Ⅱ」(2024-04-03 2nd EP)". LDH Records OFFICIAL SITE (in Japanese). February 13, 2024. Retrieved May 19, 2025.
- ^ a b c "PSYCHIC FEVER、EP『PSYCHIC FILE II』収録内容＆ジャケ写解禁 | Daily News". Billboard JAPAN (in Japanese). Retrieved May 19, 2025.
- ^ Hasegawa）, 長谷川 チエ（Chie. "【PSYCHIC FEVERインタビュー前編】EP『PSYCHIC FILE II』で描く夢への情熱と挑戦". culture-cruise.com (in Japanese). Retrieved May 19, 2025.
- ^ "PSYCHIC FEVER、初のアジアツアーはとにかく熱いものに EP『PSYCHIC FILE II』を語る". Real Sound｜リアルサウンド (in Japanese). May 26, 2024. Retrieved May 19, 2025.
- ^ "PSYCHIC FEVER、2nd EP『PSYCHIC FILE II』リード曲「Love Fire」のMV公開". THE FIRST TIMES (in Japanese). Retrieved May 19, 2025.
- ^ 日刊エンタメクリップ (April 2, 2024). "【PSYCHIC FEVER】オリジナル2nd EP「PSYCHIC FILE Ⅱ」本日先行配信リリース！！さらにファーストリード曲「Love Fire」MVも公開！". 日刊エンタメクリップ (in Japanese). Retrieved May 19, 2025.
- ^ a b "【セカンドリード曲『BEE-PO』Music Video公開!!】2024/4/3(水)Release!! PSYCHIC FEVER 2nd EP『PSYCHIC FILE Ⅱ』 | NEWS". EXILE TRIBE mobile (in Japanese). Retrieved May 19, 2025.
- ^ "【PSYCHIC FEVER『Pinky Swear』がエンディングテーマに決定!!】毎週水曜日24:30～ テレビ東京 ドラマNEXT『好きなオトコと別れたい』に木村慧人出演！ | NEWS". EXILE TRIBE mobile (in Japanese). Retrieved May 19, 2025.
- ^ "2024/4/3(水)Release PSYCHIC FEVER 2nd EP『PSYCHIC FILE Ⅱ』特設ページ". EXILE TRIBE mobile (in Japanese). Retrieved May 19, 2025.
- ^ "NEWS | LDH – LOVE + DREAM + HAPPINESS TO THE WORLD –". LDH – LOVE + DREAM + HAPPINESS TO THE WORLD – (in Japanese). Retrieved May 19, 2025.
- ^ "EXILE TRIBE mobile". EXILE TRIBE mobile (in Japanese). Retrieved May 19, 2025.
- ^ "4/15付週間アルバムランキング、1位はTOMORROW X TOGETHER最新アルバム". ORICON NEWS. Retrieved May 19, 2025.
- ^ a b "【ビルボード】TOMORROW X TOGETHER『minisode 3: TOMORROW』総合アルバム首位獲得 PSYCHIC FEVER／Switchが続く | Daily News". Billboard JAPAN (in Japanese). Retrieved May 19, 2025.