A special feature on hit songs produced by and from Being! Rediscover their charm.
Being, a music agency founded by producer Daikoh Nagato.
In the 1990s, it released a string of hit songs that dominated the scene and built a major presence.
In 2023, the company changed its name to B ZONE and continues to influence the music landscape.
The timeless masterpieces of artists who could be called the faces of their era still shine today.
In this article, we’ll introduce captivating songs by Being-affiliated artists that color a page of youth.
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Special feature on classic hits by artists produced by Being! Rediscover the charm (21–30)
Don’t Let Me DownCellchrome
The second single by the Being-affiliated rock band Cellchrome.
The diverse musical styles of the four members are exquisitely blended, resulting in a highly original track.
After being selected as the ending theme for “Buzz Rhythm,” it became a hot topic among music aficionados.
I loved your smile more than anything.Chicago Poodle
A classic song by Chicago Poodle, a three-piece piano band formed at Doshisha University.
It’s also known as an ending theme for Detective Conan.
Female fans were delighted by vocalist Kota Hanazawa’s cute breathing sounds when he takes a breath.
A special feature on classic hits produced by Being and its artists! Rediscover the charm (31–40)
Blue fruitD.O.A.
A masterpiece by a three-piece rock band built on the concept of “Rock and 3 Vocals.” It’s a distinctive band in which all three members handle vocals, performance, and songwriting.
True to the Being-style sound, the track is heavy yet catchy—a song you can’t help but hum along to.
easy gamethe★tambourines
This is the debut single by the band the★tambourines, who went on hiatus in 2009.
It’s an upbeat number that’s perfect for summer.
A classic that was always performed live.
the★tambourines were a group with strong idol-like qualities, perhaps more so than a typical band.
You don’t understand.Nakatani Miki
Now a major actress, Miki Nakatani released her only single on a Being-affiliated label.
The song was used as the ending theme for the variety show “Ocha to UN,” and it’s said that the hosts, Ucchan Nanchan, still sing it at karaoke even today.
Lullaby of BirdlandMorikawa Nanatsuki
This is a masterpiece by jazz musician Natsuki Morikawa, a distinctive figure within the Being camp.
Her exceptional vocal ability and English pronunciation, along with her outstanding expressive power, are said to possess a sensibility that can hold its own on the world stage.
The cool arrangement and jazzy melody make your heart dance.
10 things I want him to keep/observeUeda Marie
In her third year of junior high, Marie Ueda won an audition held by Being’s label GIZA studio, which led to her major debut.
This debut song is a highly realistic number that captures a girl’s true-to-life feelings for the boy she likes.
Her fresh, clear vocals are especially appealing.