‘16SOUL’ and ‘16PRAY’ reflect THE RAMPAGE’s dynamic range and artistic depth, celebrating their journey from their debut in 2017 to their present status as icons in the Japanese music and entertainment industry. The release of these albums coincides with the seventh anniversary of their major label debut, making it a perfect tribute to their incredible journey, as well as to the fans who have been part of it.
Comprising of 17 songs each, both albums have been curated to feature THE RAMPAGE’s evolution throughout the years. To celebrate this, fans played a crucial role in shaping these albums in September 2023 through a voting process of selecting 16 tracks from THE RAMPAGE’s discography to be featured in each album.
’16 PRAY’ will include singles such as ‘MY PRAYER’, ‘Seasons’ and ‘Only One’ being labelled as UP BEST. It will also feature the group’s recent lead single release, ‘STARRY LOVE’.
’16 SOUL’ will include mid-tempo and ballad songs released by the group from their debut such as ‘100 Degrees’, ‘LA FIESTA’, ‘SILVER RAIN’ and ‘SWAG & PRIDE’ being labelled as MID & BALLADE BEST, up to the group’s latest releases ‘Summer Riot ~Nettaiya~ / Everest’.
Additionally, fans were asked to vote for an older song from THE RAMPAGE, from which a brand-new music video would be filmed and released. The winning track was the group’s 2017 single ‘Can’t Say Goodbye’, and this beloved song will be re-released as a music video in the weeks to come.
In line with their ambition for global expansion, THE RAMPAGE has been captivating international audiences with recent performances in Thailand, including a fan meet event, NIPPON HAKU, and BIG MOUNTAIN MUSIC FESTIVAL. The group also held their first fan event in Seoul, Korea ‘2023 THE RAMPAGE 1st FAN CONCERT in SEOUL ~THE BEGINNING~’.
THE RAMPAGE recently launched their Global Fan Site to stay connected with fans worldwide. This double Best Album release aims to celebrate the group’s success in Japan, as well as to introduce global fans to the group’s electrifying music and performances, marking a significant step in expanding their international appeal.
