GNJB
Genin wa Jibun ni Aru | |
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| Native name | 原因は自分にある。 |
| Also known as | GNJB, Genjibu, BATTLE STREET (Former Name) |
| Origin | Japan |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Labels | Stardust Records |
| Website | genjibu |
| Members | ■ Takato Okura ■ Kohsaku Koizumi ■ Masaya Sakuragi ■ Ryota Nagano ■ Muto Jun ■ Kazuto Mokudai ■ Kaname Yoshizawa |
The Cause Lies Within Me. (原因は自分にある。; Genin wa Jibun ni Aru.), commonly abbreviated as GNJB or Genjibu, is a Japanese avant-garde music group formed on August 14, 2018 under Stardust Records as part of the EBiDAN branch. Formerly known as BATTLE STREET, on August 7, 2019, they changed their name and adopted a new concept for the group.[1]
The group consists of seven members: Takato Okura, Kohsaku Koizumi, Masaya Sakuragi, Ryota Nagano, Jun Muto, Kazuto Mokudai, and Kaname Yoshizawa.[2] Their debut single "Genin wa Jibun ni Aru." was released on October 9, 2019.
Members
| Name | Birthday | Birthplace | Member Color |
|---|---|---|---|
| Takato Okura（大倉空人） | April 12, 2004 | Kanagawa Prefecture | Yellow |
| Kohsaku Koizumi（小泉光咲） | March 11, 2003 | Miyagi Prefecture | White |
| Masaya Sakuragi （桜木雅哉） | March 19, 2006 | Miyagi Prefecture | Pink |
| Ryota Nagano （長野凌大） | July 16, 2002 | Tokyo | Blue |
| Jun Muto（武藤潤） | August 18, 2001 | Tokyo | Red |
| Kazuto Mokudai（杢代和人） | May 20, 2004 | Tokyo | Green |
| Kaname Yoshizawa（吉澤要人） | July 12, 2003 | Tokyo | Purple |
Formation
The group was formed through a collaboration between Stardust Records and HMV, through a project called "BATTLE STREET"[3] that was to launch a street-style unit among members of BATTLE BOYS, a selection project for EBiDAN & KiDS's trainees nationwide who were active in the Kanto region. Members were selected by management based on fan votes and producers opinions that best suited the new group. After voting closed on October 15, 2018, the members of BATTLE STREET were announced; Takato Okura, Masaya Sakuragi, Ryota Nagano, Jun Muto, Kaname Yoshizawa and Kazuto Mokudai. A month after, along with BATTLE STREETs 1st single announcement,[4] it was announced that Kohsaku Koizumi from EBiDAN SENDAI would join the group as the seventh member. On July 7, 2019, the group announced their official debut as a unit at the BATTLE BOYS live show "BATTLE BOYS LIVE 2019 ~DREAMS COME TRUE~",[5] and one month later changed their name to "The Cause Lies Within Me."[6] Their official fanclub name is "Observer" (感触者; Kansokusha).
Their music presents a unique style that combines the genres of vocaloid, J-POP, Japanese rock, hip-hop, and more.[7] Since debuting, the group has received musical contributions from notable figures in the contemporary J-pop scene, including Ayase from YOASOBI.
The group will start a promotion contract with Universal Music in spring 2025.[8]
Discography
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'Studio albums[9]'
Singles (as BATTLE STREET)
As Genin wa Jibun ni Aru
EP
Digital Singles
External linksReferences
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