Tokyo Drift (Fast & Furious)

"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. 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. The song uses a gamelan in its instrumentals. "Tokyo Drift (Fast & Furious)" has been praised as one of the best songs from the Fast & Furious franchise[4][5] as well as a "badass driving song".[6] In 2020, Time reported on a viral trend of videos that began on TikTok depicting people "drifting" across their hardwood floors.[7] 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.[8][9] American rapper Lil Yachty released "T.D", which heavily samples "Tokyo Drift", featuring Tierra Whack, Tyler, the Creator, and ASAP Rocky.[10] 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.[11][12] It was certified Gold by RIAJ, making it Teriyaki Boyz's only certified single to date.