EXILE Shokichi Profile & Facts
Yagi Shokichi (八木将吉), known professionally as SHOKICHI (EXILE SHOKICHI) and more recently as SHO HENDRIX, is a Japanese singer-songwriter, performer, actor, and producer. He is a member of EXILE and EXILE THE SECOND, and was formerly part of Nidaime J SOUL BROTHERS before their 2009 integration into EXILE. After joining LDH’s training school EXPG, he debuted with EXILE in 2009 as both a vocalist and performer. In 2014, he became the third EXILE member to debut as a soloist with his single “BACK TO THE FUTURE.” Beyond performing, he is the founder and president of KOMA DOGG and a creative officer at LDH JAPAN.
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Twitter: @SHOKICHI_927
Instagram: @exxxile_shokichi
Spotify: Exile Shokichi | Sho Hendrix
Website: @exile-shokichi.jp
Stage Name: SHOKICHI, EXILE SHOKICHI, SHO HENDRIX
Birth Name: Yagi Shokichi (八木将吉)
Position: Singer-Songwriter, Composer, Performer, Actor, Producer
Birthday: October 3, 1985
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Height: 183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Blood Type: N/A
Nationality: Japanese
EXILE Shokichi Facts:
– He was born in Tomakomai, Hokkaido, Japan.
– His stage names include SHOKICHI, EXILE SHOKICHI, and SHO HENDRIX.
– He has a younger brother, Yagi Masayasu, who is a member of Gekidan EXILE.
– He first became captivated by rock music in junior high school after discovering musician hide.
– Inspired by hide, he formed a band in high school where he served as the lead vocalist.
– He has credited hide as his “first and eternal star,” influencing both his music and fashion style.
– His passion for fashion also began in high school, sparked by hide’s distinctive streetwear.
– He worked part-time at a yakiniku restaurant at the age of 18 while continuing to pursue music.
– He bonded over music with DEEP members KEISEI and YUICHIRO in 2006, forming a lasting creative relationship.
– He participated in the EXILE VOCAL BATTLE AUDITION 2006 ~ASIAN DREAM~, but did not pass.
– After also failing the COLOR audition, he enrolled at EXPG, where he refined his skills in dance and performance.
– He was selected as a member of Nidaime J Soul Brothers, which merged into EXILE in 2009.
– He officially debuted as a vocalist and performer with EXILE in 2009.
– He is a multi-instrumentalist passionate about live musical entertainment, often directing EXILE THE SECOND’s band arrangement, playing style, and phrasing.
– While writing lyrics and melodies, he visualizes the members’ facial expressions and choreography, influencing his word choices.
– He launched his solo career in June 2014 with the single BACK TO THE FUTURE under the name EXILE SHOKICHI.
– In 2018, he released a cover of hide’s song ROCKET DIVE as the B-side to his single Underdog.
– He founded and serves as president of the record label KOMA DOGG.
– He began hosting private, invitation-only dinner parties called “Yagien” at his home, personally cooking for guests.
– This culinary concept inspired the restaurant Yagien Ballpark, which opened in March 2023 at the Hokkaido Ballpark F Village.
– The restaurant’s concept, logo, menu, and staff uniforms were designed by him in collaboration with EXILE NAOTO.
– The menu features yakiniku bento boxes made with his original Hokkaido wagyu beef, Hachimasagyu, alongside custom alcoholic drinks.
– He announced that students from EXPG Sapporo would staff the restaurant and that he planned to make frequent appearances.
– In 2019, he began producing for NEO EXILE, which deepened his music theory studies and increased his composing efficiency.
– In July 2023, he began promoting as a soloist under the pseudonym SHO HENDRIX to encourage listeners to approach his music without preconceived notions.
– The stage name combines his nickname “Sho” and “Hendrix,” inspired by a bar he discovered overseas.
– He shifted his musical style post-pandemic toward more relaxed, listenable songs rather than flashy, dance-driven tracks.
– He started working on a new album in Los Angeles with local musicians.
– He released digital singles in late 2023 accompanied by special music cards and original wines inspired by the songs.
– His digital album DOZEN ROSES was released under SHO HENDRIX, with a physical edition following in 2024.
– On November 4, 2023, he was appointed a Creative Officer of LDH JAPAN, contributing to entertainment content creation and company direction.
– He enjoys neo-soul music, often listening to artists like D’Angelo, Erykah Badu, and Maxwell.
– Known for his studious approach, he pursues his craft relentlessly until he reaches its essence.
Dramas:
Frenemy – Dobunezumi no Machi | 2013 – Main Role “Natsu”
Sugarless | 2012 – Support Role “Aramaki Itaru ‘Shake’ / Number One”
TV Shows:
iCon Z: Dreams for Children | 2021 – Main Host [Male Division Producer]
Music Blood | 2021 – Guest (Ep. 40)
Shibuxile | 2020 – Guest (Ep. 6, 28)
CDTV Live! Live! | 2020 – Guest
BPM – BEST PEOPLE’s MUSIC | 2016 – Guest
Utacon | 2016 – Guest (Ep. 122)
Love Music | 2015 – Guest
Buzz Rhythm | 2015 – Guest (Ep. 328, 376)
EXILE Casino | 2014 – Regular Member
Shabekuri 007 | 2008 – Guest (Ep. 244)
Movies:
FIGHTERS THE MOVIE ~Challenge with Dream~ | 2019 – Role Unknown
Music Video Appearances:
[2017] BIGZAM – “I Got a Dream”
[2017] Charli XCX – “Boys”
[2018] CRAZYBOY – “PRIVATE PARTY”
[2018] RED DIAMOND DOGS – “RED SOUL BLUE DRAGON”
Concert Tours:
[2019.06.29–2019.09.15] EXILE SHOKICHI LIVE TOUR 2019 “UNDERDOGG”
[2023.12.02–2023.12.27] EXILE SHOKICHI LIVE TOUR 2023 “BRAIN”
Concert Appearances:
[2020.05.27] EXILE SHOKICHI vs CRAZYBOY “KING & KING”
[2024.02.03] TAK-Z ONEMAN LIVE ~Part 2 Fes~
Photobooks:
[2018.12.15] BYAKUYA
Advertising (CM):
[2024] EXILE SHOKICHI to Manabu! Watashi-tachi no Zero Carbon
For a full list of songs written and composed by SHOKICHI, see
Songs written by SHOKICHI and
Songs composed by SHOKICHI2.
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