MAN WITH A MISSION is a five-member hard rock/dance pop group that began performing in 2010. Frontman Tokyo Tanaka provides strong and powerful vocals; great guitarist Jean-Ken Johnny often provides well-defined riffs and is the lone rapper of the group; bassist Kamikaze Boy often harmonizes well with Tanaka with his amazing backup vocals; DJ Santa Monica, well, DJs and samples (check out his work in their amazing song “Raise Your Flag”); and drummer Spear Rib provides hard-hitting beats.

“Dead End in Tokyo” is a really good starting point for anyone who is interested in checking out MAN WITH A MISSION. It was co-written, co-composed, and co-produced by Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy. This led to the entire song being in English but in it you hear a lot of MAN WITH A MISSION’s signature style; Jean-Ken Johnny has some really good riffs throughout the song and Spear Rib executes some intricate drum-work which gives the song an industrial feeling. Tokyo Tanaka also has some excellent vocal work in this song which can be heard during the “dream on” part of the chorus; his voice not only harmonizes with the backup vocals but with the background instrumental as well.

Over the years MAN WITH A MISSION has released a total of five studio albums and two compilation albums. Their music has also been used for several anime, dramas, and TV commercials. More recently their single “Break the Contradictions” was used as the theme for New Japan Pro Wrestling’s 2018 G1 Climax.

MAN WITH A MISSION shows no signs of slowing down having already announced a new single titled “Remember Me” which is due out June 5 along with a tour. You can check out MAN WITH A MISSION on their official website along with their Facebook and Twitter. You can also pre-order your copy of “Remember Me” here.

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