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An American singer who shocked the world

In Japan, when people say “Western music,” I think they usually mean American music.

In fact, from a commercial standpoint, the American music scene is the largest in the world.

This time, I’ll be introducing American singers.

Rather than simply featuring artists who scored massive hits, I’ve selected those who had a major impact on the music scene.

As a result, you’ll also get to learn about the history of American music.

I’ve selected tracks from a variety of genres—soul, jazz, R&B, hip-hop, hard rock, and more—so please take your time and enjoy.

Playlist

An American singer who shocked the world
show_chartTitlePlaylistReview
1eastBillie JeanMichael Jackson
Billie JeanMichael Jacksonplay_arrow
Michael Jackson’s captivating performance
2eastCan’t Help Falling In LoveElvis Presley
Can't Help Falling In LoveElvis Presleyplay_arrow
Elvis Presley is the best-selling solo artist in the world.
3east24K MagicBruno Mars
24K MagicBruno Marsplay_arrow
Bruno Mars is a singer who anticipates trends with foresight.
4eastA Song For YouDonny Hathaway
A Song For YouDonny Hathawayplay_arrow
Donny Hathaway is a master of soul music.
5eastPurple RainPrince
Purple RainPrinceplay_arrow
Prince has strong composition skills.
6eastIsn’t She LovelyStevie Wonder
Isn't She LovelyStevie Wonderplay_arrow
Stevie Wonder’s freewheeling musicality
7eastSexual HealingMarvin Gaye
Sexual HealingMarvin Gayeplay_arrow
Marvin Gaye helped spark the completion of R&B.
8eastStraight Outta ComptonN.W.A
Straight Outta ComptonN.W.Aplay_arrow
N.W.A is a legendary West Coast group.
9eastFly Me To The MoonNat King Cole
Fly Me To The MoonNat King Coleplay_arrow
Nat King Cole’s one-and-only deep voice
10eastFeeling GoodNina Simone
Feeling GoodNina Simoneplay_arrow
Nina Simone’s powerful expressiveness and influence
11eastMove on UpCurtis Mayfield
Move on UpCurtis Mayfieldplay_arrow
A bridge-like presence connecting the Four Heavenly Kings of New Soul
12eastJumpVan Halen
JumpVan Halenplay_arrow
Van Halen’s signature song, Jump
13eastHit ‘Em Up2Pac
Hit 'Em Up2Pacplay_arrow
Tupac, an icon of West Coast hip hop
14eastEnd Of The RoadBoyz II Men
End Of The RoadBoyz II Menplay_arrow
The charm of Boyz II Men is their harmony.
15eastDoo-WopLauryn Hill
Doo-WopLauryn Hillplay_arrow
The appeal of Lauryn Hill’s musicality
16eastUntitledD’Angelo
UntitledD'Angeloplay_arrow
Neo-soul is a genre that originated in the 1990s, fusing soul and funk.
17eastRap GodEminem
Rap GodEminemplay_arrow
Eminem’s high-level fast-rap skills
18eastSweet Child O’ MineGuns N’ Roses
Sweet Child O' MineGuns N' Rosesplay_arrow
A signature rock song by Guns N' Roses
19eastPsychosocialSlipknot
PsychosocialSlipknotplay_arrow
Slipknot's modern metal number
20eastBig PoppaThe Notorious B.I.G.
Big PoppaThe Notorious B.I.G.play_arrow
The Life and Influence of The Notorious B.I.G.
21eastForeverChris Brown
ForeverChris Brownplay_arrow
Chris Brown's musicality and talent
22eastCan’t Stop the Feeling!Justin Timberlake
Can't Stop the Feeling!Justin Timberlakeplay_arrow
Justin Timberlake singer's achievements
23eastYoung and BeautifulLana Del Rey
Young and BeautifulLana Del Reyplay_arrow
Musical characteristics and evaluation of Lana Del Rey
24eastIf I Ain’t Got YouAlicia Keys
If I Ain't Got YouAlicia Keysplay_arrow
Alicia Keys’s musical career and success
25eastBeautifulChristina Aguilera
BeautifulChristina Aguileraplay_arrow
Christina Aguilera, a multi-genre powerhouse
26eastWe Belong TogetherMariah Carey
We Belong TogetherMariah Careyplay_arrow
Mariah Carey's astonishing vocal range and illustrious achievements
27eastI Hope You ChokeHarper
I Hope You ChokeHarperplay_arrow
Young prodigy metalcore singer Harper