Atsushi (musician)

Atsushi
Atsushi in 2020
Background information
Birth name	Atsushi Satō[1]
Born	(1980-04-30) April 30, 1980 (age 44)[1] Koshigaya, Saitama, Japan[1]
Origin	Japan
Genres	Pop, R&B
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)	Vocals, piano, guitar
Years active	2001–present
Labels	Rhythm Zone
Website	@exile_atsushi_official [2]

Atsushi Satō (Japanese: 佐藤 篤志, Hepburn: Satō Atsushi, born April 30, 1980), known as Atsushi or Exile Atsushi (stylized as ATSUSHI and EXILE ATSUSHI) is a Japanese singer-songwriter and part-time producer. Debuting as a member of the band EXILE in 2001, Atsushi is currently one of the main vocalists for the group. In 2004, Atsushi began working as a producer for the group Deep (then known as Color), and in 2011 released his debut solo single "Itsuka Kitto...". In 2016, he announced his temporary hiatus from EXILE and formed a new band named Red Diamond Dogs. Atsushi returned to EXILE in 2018 and later graduated from the group in December 2020 to focus on his solo activities.^[3] Atsushi rejoined the Exile Power of Wish tour on a limited basis in 2022 and announced that he would officially return to Exile's activities on the last day of the tour, 21 December 2022.