Yoshihiro Usami
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Usami at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards Japan
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| Background information | |
| Native name | 宇佐美 吉啓 |
| Birth name | Yoshihiro Usami |
| Born |
2 February 1977 Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan |
| Occupation(s) | Dancer, singer |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Labels | Rhythm Zone |
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| Website | Official website |
Yoshihiro Usami (宇佐美 吉啓? Usami Yoshihiro, nicknamed Üsa (stylized as ÜSA); born 2 February 1977, in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture) is a Japanese dancer. He is a member of Exile in which he is a former performer and a member of Dance Earth Party. He is a former member of the first generation J Soul Brothers and Rather Unique.
In 1994, Usami, along with Toshio Matsumoto and Makidai, formed the dance team Baby Nail.
In 1998, he joined the dance team Japanese Soul Brothers.
In 1999, Usami joined the first generation J Soul Brothers, and made their debut in 20 October with their eponymous single "J Soul Brothers".
In 24 August 2001, the J Soul Brothers were renamed into Exile, and re-debuted in 27 September with the single "Your eyes only –Aimaina boku no Rinkaku–".
In 2004, he organized the group Rather Unique.
In June 2006, Usami made his acting debut in the stage play The Mensetsu.
Later in the same year, he started the dance project Dance Earth.
In 29 April 2015, Usami changed his name Usa (stylized as USA) to Üsa. Later in 22 June, he, along with Matsumoto and Makidai, announced that he will retire from performing with Exile at the end of the year. In 31 December, Usami's last performance with Exile was in the Tokyo Broadcasting System series CDTV Special! Toshikoshi Premiere Live 2015→2016.
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