PKCZ® Profile & Facts
PKCZ® (ピーケーシーズ) is a Japanese creative unit formed and managed by LDH JAPAN and signed to LDH Records. Founded in 2014 at the request of EXILE HIRO, the group blends music, fashion, art, and event production, making an impact both in Japan and internationally. Originally consisting of EXILE MAKIDAI, VERBAL (m-flo), and DJ DARUMA, the unit later expanded with Shirahama Alan in 2020. Now operating as a three-member unit with EXILE MAKIDAI, DJ DARUMA, and Shirahama Alan, PKCZ® has collaborated with globally renowned artists such as Afrojack, Janet Jackson, Snoop Dogg, Method Man, Yultron, and CL, solidifying their presence on the world stage.
PKCZ® Name Meaning: PKCZ® stands for “Primal Knowledge ChamberZ.” Which represents a creative collective that merges raw artistry, innovation, and collaboration across music, fashion, and entertainment.
PKCZ® Official SNS:
Website: pkcz.jp
X (Twitter): @PKCZ_official
Instagram: @pkcz_official
Twitch: @pkcz_official
YouTube: PKCZ® Official YouTube channel
Facebook: @PKCZofficial
Tiktok: @pkcz_official
Spotify: PKCZ
PKCZ® Member Profiles:
DJ MAKIDAI
Stage Name: DJ MAKIDAI
Birth Name: Daisuke Maki (眞木 大輔)
Position: DJ, Actor, Television Presenter
Birthday: October 27, 1975
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Height: 180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Blood Type: O
Instagram: @exile_makidai_pkcz
DJ MAKIDAI Facts:
– He is from Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
– He began his career as a dancer, forming the dance team BABY NAIL in 1994 alongside ÜSA and MATSU.
– In 2001, he became a founding member of EXILE, contributing as a performer until his retirement from performing in 2015.
– He ventured into DJing under the moniker “DJ MAKIDAI,” releasing a digital single titled “Really Into You” featuring Happiness in 2011.
– In 2003, he co-founded the hip-hop unit RATHER UNIQUE with ÜSA, SOHJIN, AKIRA, and DJ SHIBUCHIN, serving as an MC.
– He collaborated with EXILE the SECOND on their 2013 single “SURVIVORS,” where he was featured as DJ MAKIDAI.
– On January 1, 2019, he announced his marriage to a non-celebrity woman 16 years his junior, after three years of dating.
– He became a father on October 15, 2020, with the birth of his first child, a son.
– In 2014, he co-founded the creative unit PKCZ®, blending music, fashion, art, and event production.
– He made his acting debut in the 2003 film “Battle Royale II: Requiem,” showcasing his versatility beyond music and dance.
DJ DARUMA
Stage Name/Birth Name: DJ DARUMA
Position: DJ, Producer, Designer
Birthday: November 30, 1975
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Height: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
Instagram: @djdaruma
DJ DARUMA Facts:
– He was born on November 30, 1975, in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
– He is a DJ, fashion designer, and businessman.
– He has been active in the entertainment industry since 1997.
– He joined LDH JAPAN on January 1, 2014, and became a member of PKCZ® in July of the same year.
– He was a co-founder of the DJ unit DEXPISTOLS in 2000, which went on indefinite hiatus in January 2015.
– In November 2023, he was appointed as a Creative Officer of LDH JAPAN, overseeing the creation and promotion of LDH’s entertainment.
– He is the producer of the fashion brand FULL-BK.
– In 2017, he launched the kids’ streetwear brand TEG TEG alongside his wife, TOKO, who is the designer.
– He is married to TOKO, one of the pioneers of female DJs in Tokyo.
– He has two children: a daughter born in 2009 and a son born in 2011.
ALAN SHIRAHAMA
Stage / Birth Name: Shirahama Alan (白濱亜嵐)
Position: Performer, Actor, DJ, Singer
Birthday: August 4, 1993
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Height: 173 cm (5’8″)
Blood Type: A
Instagram: alan_shirahama_official
X (Twitter): @_alan_official
YouTube: ALANSHIRAHAMAofficial
Spotify: Alan Shirahama
Alan Shirahama Facts:
– Alan Shirahama was born in Ehime Prefecture, Japan, to a Filipino mother and a Japanese father on August 4, 1993.
– He spent a significant part of his childhood in the Philippines and considers it his “second home.”
– His family follows Catholic traditions, and he grew up attending church, making Christmas an important celebration in his household.
– He is fluent in Japanese, English and Tagalog.
– His passion for entertainment began after attending an EXILE concert in Ehime, which inspired him to pursue a career in performing.
– His older sister, Loveli, became a fashion model and television personality, developing a close friendship with the members of GENERATIONS.
– His younger brother, Ryu, trained at EXPG and later participated in NCT Universe: LASTART, though he was not selected for NCT WISH..
– He attended high school in Meguro, Tokyo, where he lived in a dormitory for two years.
– Before debuting as a performer, he trained and performed as an actor in GEKIDAN EXILE.
– His first experience with music production came during GENERATIONS’ Musha Shugyo, where he edited sound clips using GarageBand on his MacBook.
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PKCZ® Former Members:
EXILE HIRO
Stage Name: HIRO (also known as EXILE HIRO)
Birth Name: Hiroyuki Igarashi (五十嵐 広行)
Position: Producer, Businessman, Former Performer
Birthday: June 1, 1969
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Height: 174 cm (5 ft 8.5 in)
Blood Type: AB
EXILE HIRO Facts:
– He was born on June 1, 1969, in Takehara, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.
– He was a member of the coed group ZOO before forming EXILE.
– He is the founder, leader, and retired member of EXILE.
– He is the founder, president, and representative director of LDH JAPAN.
– He initially retired from his president position at LDH on January 1, 2017, and served as chairman and CCO of LDH WORLD until October 2023, before returning as president.
– He is the chief creative advisor of D.LEAGUE, Japan’s first professional dance league.
– He played a key role in expanding LDH’s global reach, establishing LDH WORLD to promote Japanese entertainment worldwide.
– He was instrumental in creating Battle of Tokyo, a multimedia project that brings together LDH’s younger-generation groups.
– Under his leadership, LDH has expanded into various industries, including film production, fashion, fitness, and dining.
– He has mentored and shaped multiple generations of artists within LDH, influencing Japan’s entertainment industry for over two decades.
VERBAL
Stage Name: VERBAL
Birth Name: yu Yeong-gi (류영기)
Position: Rapper, Music Video Director, Record Producer
Birthday: August 21, 1975
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Height: N/A
Blood Type: B
Instagram: @verbal_ambush
X (Twitter): @VERBAL_AMBUSH
VERBAL Facts:
– He was born in Tokyo, Japan.
– He is also known by the stage names VERBAL, L Universe, Vincent Galluo, and Johnny Astro.
– He has been active in the entertainment industry since 1998.
– He debuted in 1998 as a member of the hip-hop group M-Flo, serving as the unit’s rapper and main lyric writer.
– In 2008, he co-founded the fashion brand Ambush Design with his wife, Yoon, which gained international acclaim for its innovative jewelry and accessories.
– He joined the hip-hop supergroup Teriyaki Boyz in 2005, collaborating with international artists such as Kanye West and Pharrell Williams.
– In 2014, he was appointed as an executive creative director for Reebok Asia Pacific, contributing to the brand’s design and marketing strategies in the region.
– He was previously a member of a DJ and producer in PKCZ® .
– He is fluent in Japanese, Korean, and English, which has helped him collaborate with international artists.
– He has worked on soundtracks for major films, including The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, through his work with Teriyaki Boyz.
JOMMY
Stage Name: JOMMY
Birth Name: N/A
Position: DJ, Producer
Birthday: N/A
Zodiac Sign: N/A
Height: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
Instagram: @jommy1981
X (Twitter): @Jommy1981
JOMMY Facts:
– He began his artistic journey as a street dancer during his teenage years, immersing himself in the dance performance culture of the early 1990s.
– Transitioning from dance to DJing, he became known for his genre-blending style and performed at major venues across Japan and other Asian countries, earning widespread popularity.
– He is renowned for his ability to fuse hip-hop, house, nu-disco, trap, and bass music, showcasing his versatility as a DJ.
– As a member of PKCZ®, he collaborated with DJ MAKIDAI, VERBAL, and DJ DARUMA, bringing his unique sound and energy to the unit.
– During his time with PKCZ®, he contributed to performances and productions that pushed creative boundaries in both the Japanese and international music scenes.
– He has DJed at major events for renowned fashion brands, including Adidas Originals, Ambush, Beats by Dre, Dsquared2, Diesel, Emporio Armani, Marcelo Burlon, Nike, Off-White, Puma, Reebok, and Tiffany & Co.
– In 2018, he embraced the emerging wave of house and techno music, incorporating tech-house into his sets and gaining recognition as a leading figure in the tech-house movement within Japan and Asia.
– While part of PKCZ®, he remained a key figure in Tokyo’s club scene, serving as a resident DJ for ‘EDGE HOUSE‘ at Shibuya’s VISION alongside DJ DARUMA.
– He has produced exclusive mixes for international platforms such as Kitsuné Afterwork Tokyo and SeratoCast, further expanding his influence beyond Japan.
– As a former PKCZ® member, he continues to shape the Tokyo music and fashion scene, seamlessly integrating artistry across different creative fields.
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