XG Wins ‘Best Visual Effects’ and ‘Performance of the Year’ at MTV VMAJ

Synopsis

On March 22, 2023, XG, a Hiphop/R&B-inspired girl group, won two awards at the MTV VMAJ, including ‘Best Visual Effects’ and ‘Performance of the Year’. They also celebrated their producer's win and performed hits from their debut world tour.

Key Takeaways

XG won ‘Best Visual Effects’ and ‘Performance of the Year’ at MTV VMAJ.
JAKOPS (SIMON) won the ‘Best Producer’ award.
The group performed their hit songs including ‘WOKE UP’ and ‘IS THIS LOVE’.
XG is on their first world tour titled ‘The first HOWL’.
They will be the first Japanese artists to perform at Coachella 2025.

Mumbai, March 22 (NationPress) The Hiphop/R&B-influenced girl group XG has clinched two prestigious accolades at the MTV VMAJ awards. They were recognized for their outstanding achievements with the titles of ‘Best Visual Effects’ and ‘Performance of the Year’.

Expressing their exhilaration, the members stated, “For us, performing is all about teamwork and unity, which makes this recognition incredibly meaningful!”

They also joyously celebrated their first award in true XG fashion, stating, “We feel that aliens dwell within each of us, so we’re determined to give our absolute best in this performance!”

Moreover, JAKOPS (SIMON), CEO & Executive Producer of XGALX, was honored with the newly introduced “Best Producer” award.

On stage, the members took a moment to acknowledge their producer's achievement, saying, “A huge congratulations to our producer, JAKOPS (SIMON), for winning Best Producer! We are eternally grateful to have you in our corner!” Their heartfelt tribute was met with enthusiastic applause from the audience.

During their live show at the MTV VMAJ, the girls got everyone moving to ‘WOKE UP’, their inaugural all-rap track that dominated the No.1 position on the Billboard Global Japan Songs Excl. They also performed ‘IS THIS LOVE’, which was released on March 7.

Before their electrifying performance, XG made a stunning appearance on the red carpet at the MTV VMAJ pre-show, dazzling in pieces from Alexander Wang’s archive collection. With their bold black and silver outfits, the members truly embodied the brand's iconic edge.

Currently, XG is on their inaugural world tour titled “The first HOWL”.

As part of this tour, the girls will perform in China with shows scheduled for March (Hangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing, and Chengdu), followed by performances in Latin America in April (São Paulo and Mexico City), culminating in a highly anticipated finale at the Tokyo Dome.

Additionally, XG is set to make history as the first Japanese artist to perform at Coachella 2025.