J-pop outfit ET-King started out as a vocal trio in 1999 and eventually expanded to become a seven-artist, multigenre collective of DJs, MCs, and vocalists. ∙ Their 2007 major-label debut album, Love & Soul, was certified Gold in Japan. ∙ “Itoshii Hito E” became an early Top 10 hit for the band in 2007, quickly exceeding 1 million digital downloads. ∙ For the 2008 remake of the popular ’70s anime series Yatterman, the band recorded an updated version of the show’s theme, “Yatterman’s Song.” ∙ In 2019, they marked their 20th anniversary with All Time Best—a 37-track collection featuring their hits, fan favorites, and three brand-new songs.