"Jettin'" is the debut single by the Japanese dance and vocal group The Jet Boy Bangerz from Exile Tribe, a ten-member group affiliated with LDH JAPAN. The single was released by Sony Music Records on 23 August 2023. Prior to the CD release, the title track was made available for digital download and streaming on 21 August 2023.

Background and release

The Jet Boy Bangerz from Exile Tribe was formed through the male division's second chapter of LDH JAPAN's audition project iCON Z ~Dreams For Children~.

Details regarding the group's debut single were officially announced on 16 June 2023. At the same time, three editions of the release were revealed: a limited first edition containing a CD and DVD, a standard CD-only edition, and an official store-exclusive package bundled with merchandise.

On the same day as the announcement, the first schedule for the group's promotional live event series iCON Z Musha Shugyo was also unveiled.

Composition and themes

"Jettin'" is a song designed to showcase the group's dance performance, vocals, and rap abilities.

The lyrics were written by Exile Shokichi and Yohei, while composition was handled by Zaydro, Yu-ki Kokubo, and JUNE. Arrangement was produced by Zaydro.

Japanese culture media outlet Real Sound described the track as featuring a "thrilling beat" and characterized it by "rapidly alternating and intertwining vocals and rap performances".

Member KOTA stated that all ten members' voices are prominently featured in the song, highlighting the repeated phrase "Jettin' Jettin' Jettin'" as one of its memorable elements.

Member TAKI explained that discussions with Exile Shokichi regarding the members' emotions and aspirations toward their debut were reflected in the song's lyrics.

AERON commented that the lyrics express the group's determination to inherit the "DNA" of EXILE.

NOSUKE described the song as being linked to the group's experiences overcoming challenges and obstacles during the Musha Shugyo training and performance tour.

Track listing

Limited first edition (CD+DVD)

CD

  1. "Jettin'"
  2. "RAGING BULL"

DVD

  1. "Jettin' - Music Video -"
  2. "Jettin' - Music Video Making Movie -"

Standard edition (CD)

  1. "Jettin'"
  2. "RAGING BULL"

Music video

The music video for "Jettin'" premiered on the group's official YouTube channel on 21 August 2023, ahead of the physical CD release.

The video was directed by Shigeaki Kubo.

Music media outlet BARKS described the video as featuring a cinematic setting where retro and futuristic aesthetics intersect, with the group's synchronized ten-member dance scenes serving as a major highlight.

YUHI commented that the video effectively emphasizes the choreography.

Promotion

The title track "Jettin'" was selected as the ending theme for the August 2023 broadcasts of the Fuji TV music program Love Music.

The song was first performed during the iCON Z Musha Shugyo event series.

On 26 August 2023, the event -iCON Z Musha Shugyo- Special was held at Urban Dock LaLaport Toyosu in Tokyo.

A commemorative panel exhibition promoting the release was also held at participating stores in August 2023.

Commercial performance

"Jettin'" debuted at number three on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart dated 4 September 2023.

The single also debuted at number three on Billboard Japan's Top Singles Sales chart published on 30 August 2023, recording 91,271 CD sales.