The popular 12-member group CRAZY KEN BAND has finally signed with a major record label, about 12 years since its formation. The band will release a new song called "Girlfriend" under Universal Music on July 22.

Led by Ken Yokoyama, the group has consistently released singles and albums since their debut, with several making the top ten on the weekly charts. Their biggest hit was "Tiger & Dragon," originally released in 2002 and re-released in 2005 when it was used as the theme song to the TBS drama series of the same name.

CRAZY KEN BAND opened talks with Universal in June of last year. The label eventually decided to establish a private sublabel called Double Joy International to house the group.

Along with their debut, they will kick off a 10-city tour on June 6. And on September 12, they will hold a large outdoor festival in Yokohama.