Psychic File III
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| Released | May 30, 2025 | |||
| Genre | J-pop | |||
| Length | 12:05 | |||
| Label | 10K Projects | |||
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Psychic File III is the third original EP by the Japanese dance and vocal group Psychic Fever from Exile Tribe. It is their first release in about a year since their previous work Psychic File II, and also marks their first release after transferring to the Warner Music Group-affiliated label 10K Projects.[1]
The EP consists of four newly written songs, presenting an ambitious work that showcases a new approach to the group's musicality.[2]
The digital release date is May 30, 2025, and the physical CD release date is June 18, 2025.[2]
Background
[edit]This work was produced following the group's global activities after the release of Psychic File II. In 2024, Psychic Fever successfully held their first solo tour in Asia, and in February 2025, they completed their first tour in the United States. The members commented that "through our global activities, the group's color and individuality have become even more defined."[3]
Reflecting those experiences, this EP was created from a more international perspective, as their first release under the global contract with Warner Music Japan and the U.S.-based 10K Projects.[1]
The lead digital single "Gelato", described as an "early summer tune", shifts away from the traditional "PSYFE-style" hip-hop vibe. With soft and sweet vocals by the members, the song expresses the intense feelings of love.[4]
The jacket and artist photos are themed around "Tokyo Predawn", portraying a new side of the group by fusing mode, street, and hip-hop styling against the backdrop of a quiet cityscape just before dawn.[2]
Track listing
[edit]- "Reflection" – 3:20
- "Gelato" – 2:56
- "Evolve" – 2:41
- "Promise" – 3:08
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2025) | Peak position |
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| Japanese Albums (Oricon)[5] | 3 |
| Japanese Combined Albums (Oricon)[6] | 3 |
| Japanese Hot Albums (Billboard Japan)[7] | 25 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Warner Music signs global deal with Japanese group PSYCHIC FEVER". Music Business Worldwide. February 18, 2025. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
- ^ a b c "【収録曲『Gelato』5/16(金)先行配信スタート・ARTIST PHOTO＆JACKET PHOTO解禁!!】2025/6/18(水)Release!! PSYCHIC FEVER 3rd EP『PSYCHIC FILE III』 | NEWS". EXILE TRIBE mobile (in Japanese). Retrieved May 16, 2025.
- ^ "【収録曲『Gelato』5/16(金)先行配信スタート・ARTIST PHOTO＆JACKET PHOTO解禁!!】2025/6/18(水)Release!! PSYCHIC FEVER 3rd EP『PSYCHIC FILE III』 | LDH - LOVE + DREAM + HAPPINESS TO THE WORLD -". LDH - LOVE + DREAM + HAPPINESS TO THE WORLD - (in Japanese). Retrieved May 16, 2025.
- ^ "PSYCHIC FEVER、オリジナル3rdEP『PSYCHIC FILE III』より新曲「Gelato」の先行配信決定 | Daily News". Billboard JAPAN (in Japanese). Retrieved May 16, 2025.
- ^ "Oricon Top 50 Albums: 2025-06-30" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
- ^ "Oricon Top 50 Combined Albums: 2025-06-30" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on June 26, 2025. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Albums – Week of June 25, 2025". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved June 26, 2025.