Tokyo Drift (Fast & Furious)
2006 single by Teriyaki Boyz From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Tokyo Drift (Fast & Furious)" is a single by Japanese hip hop group Teriyaki Boyz. It features on the 2006 film The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift as the main theme and also features at the end credits. The song also appears in the band's second album Serious Japanese.
| "Tokyo Drift (Fast & Furious)" | ||||
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| Single by Teriyaki Boyz | ||||
| from the album The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (soundtrack) and Serious Japanese | ||||
| Released | June 27, 2006 | |||
| Recorded | 2005 | |||
| Genre | J hip hop | |||
| Length | 4:15 | |||
| Label | Star Trak | |||
| Songwriter(s) |
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| Producer(s) | The Neptunes | |||
| Teriyaki Boyz singles chronology | ||||
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The song is written by band members Verbal, Wise, Ilmari and was produced by the Neptunes (Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo).[1] The song can also be heard in the 2006 movie when the cars are racing.[2] The group's album Serious Japanese includes an official remix featuring American rappers Pusha T and Fam-Lay with new verses from Teriyaki Boyz.
"Tokyo Drift (Fast & Furious)" has been praised as one of the best songs from the Fast & Furious franchise[3][4] as well as a "badass driving song".[5] In 2020, Time reported on a viral trend of videos that began on TikTok depicting people "drifting" across their hardwood floors.[6] Injury Reserve interpolates the melody in their song, "Jailbreak the Tesla". Indonesian rapper Rich Brian released a "Tokyo Drift Freestyle" during the COVID-19 pandemic that garnered media attention in the United States and Indonesia.[7][8] American rapper Lil Yachty released "T.D", which heavily samples "Tokyo Drift", featuring Tierra Whack, Tyler, The Creator, and ASAP Rocky.[9] American rapper Ski Mask The Slump God samples the song as well in "Where's The Blow?" featuring Lil Pump.
The song received positive reviews from critics.[10][11] It was certified Gold by RIAJ, making it Teriyaki Boyz's only certified single to date.
Weekly charts
| Chart (2006) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[12] | 20 |
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[13] | Platinum | 60,000‡ |
| Germany (BVMI)[14] | Gold | 150,000‡ |
| Japan (RIAJ)[15] Full-length ringtone |
Gold | 100,000* |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[16] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
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* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||
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