C-POP Classics and Popular Songs: Recommended Tracks and Hit Songs from China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan
In this article, we’ll introduce many classic C-pop songs that have been growing in popularity year by year!
C-pop is widely loved.
As an umbrella term for music from the Chinese-speaking world—centered around Mandarin-based Mandopop, along with music originating from Taiwan and Hong Kong’s Cantopop—you’ll find yourself captivated by its many styles.
You’ll surely be drawn in by the high level of musicality and the powerful, skillful vocals.
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[C-POP Masterpieces & Popular Songs] Recommended Tracks and Hit Songs from China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan (51–60)
The Main Hit of Love (Hiccup)Show Luo
They are a well-known artist famous for being a great admirer of Japan.
Wanting to capture a J-pop vibe, they learned dance from SAM of TRF and have even released a duet with Kumi Koda, showcasing their multi-talented nature.
This song is a perfect example where that influence really shines through.
Tomorrow will be fine.Sodagreen
Sodagreen is a Taiwanese indie rock band.
They went on hiatus in 2017 due to their contract expiring and each member’s wish to focus on family, but they returned in February 2020 with “Tomorrow will be fine.” It’s a song brimming with Sodagreen’s gentle charm.
The words infused with the hope that “tomorrow will surely be sunny,” the beautiful sound incorporating piano tones, and the softly singable melody are all incredibly uplifting.
You can easily picture the scene of a live audience singing along in unison.
I still love you.maganryoku
A rock band from Taiwan that enjoys immense popularity in the Chinese-speaking world.
For some reason, they made their debut in Japan under Yoshimoto Kogyo.
Their Japan-released album even includes a song with lyrics by Atsushi Tamura of London Boots.
Their heartrending ballads and vocals resonate deeply.
For a girlLi Yuchun
Ever since she won the singing competition Super Girl, Chris Lee has been active across multiple fields and has wielded major influence.
This song is one she wrote the lyrics for herself.
Genre-wise, you could call it country pop.
I feel a melody that, in some ways, also connects with Japanese music.
The conversational singing style and the simple, warm atmosphere are heartwarming.
It’s a wonderful track, and I highly recommend it to pop lovers of any kind! It’s included on the 2019 album “Wow” (哇).
Tears of FortuneEVERFOR
EVERFOR is a project by Su Wei-An, guitarist of the Taiwanese city-pop band Freckles.
This track was released in April 2020.
Overflowing with EVER FOR’s love for city pop and the Shibuya-kei sound, it’s a number whose sparkling sonics are pleasing to the ear and intoxicatingly mellow.
The coupling track also includes a self-cover of “Kasuka na Ugoki,” a song originally provided to Kaede from the Japanese idol unit Negicco.