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.
There are popular theme songs as well as singers and bands who have collaborated with Japanese artists, so keep an eye on those connections too, and be sure to check them out.
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[C-POP Masterpieces & Popular Songs] Recommended Tracks and Hit Songs from China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan (91–100)
Desert CamelZhanzhan and Luoluo
A Latin number with a Spanish-flavored melody.
It starts with a wistful tone, but the chorus brings an emotional mid-tempo vibe—just exquisite! The duo, consisting of Shi Zhan and Luo Zhongkai, teamed up in 2014 to launch this project.
They were originally vocal instructors who founded a music studio, but with the release of this track, their careers gradually began moving toward the mainstream.
to reach a state of transcendence; to attain consummate mastery (lit. “to go out of oneself and enter the divine”)HirinKAI
Fahrenheit is like the Japanese group Arashi in terms of presence.
They’ve even served as Taiwan’s tourism ambassadors and have many female fans in Japan.
This is their most popular song.
Its title could be rendered in trendy Japanese as “kamit-teru” (“godlike”), and you can enjoy not only the song but also the superpower-drama-style music video.
I once didGe Bi Lao Fan
A slow ballad that begins with a piano-only intro, then brings in a soulful, crying guitar at the break.
It’s a classic approach, but it’s the best sound for a ballad! The interplay with the strings is also pleasant.
Ge Bi Lao Fan was born on November 2, 1998, in Chengde, Hebei Province.
In 2017, his cover song “Girl” gained attention and led to his major debut.
Is there something wrong with love? Self-complacentKuraundo Ru (Lu Guangzhong)
Crowd Lu (盧廣仲) is a popular Taiwanese pop singer.
He specializes in pop music that blends various genres like R&B and folk.
His singing style is generally languid and understated, making it easy to listen to and highly recommended.
His track “愛情怎麼了嗎 Self-complacent” features the distinctive, languid sound he’s known for.
boymearen
“Shonen” (Boy) is a song released in November 2019 by Menglen, a Han Chinese singer from Inner Mongolia.
He wrote both the lyrics and the music.
The track went viral on TikTok, and its story of a boy chasing his dreams resonated with many, leading to a hit in 2020.
It was also used as background music by People’s Daily.
I highly recommend it as a life-affirming song.
The rap section is wonderful too.
It wraps you in a happy atmosphere, brings back the childlike passion of losing yourself in something, and offers warm encouragement when you feel stuck.
Fall in love with youS.H.E
A three-member idol group active in Taiwan.
The group’s name was created from the initials of the three members.
Each of them has such a beautiful singing voice that calling them mere idols feels like an understatement.
Their voices are distinct in their own ways, yet their harmonies together are stunningly beautiful and utterly captivating.
Lone Warriorchin yishun Eason Chan
A track chosen as the theme song for the Chinese release of Netflix’s anime Arcane, titled “League of Legends: Duel of the Two Cities” (英雄聯盟：雙城之戰).
Released in 2021 by Eason Chan, a hugely popular actor and singer in Hong Kong, it became a hit.
It’s also well-loved in Japan, where you can find cover videos and more.
The lyrics, written by Tang Tian, reflect her life overcoming illness, and the message—bravely facing fate and overcoming daunting obstacles—is truly encouraging.
The powerful vocals riding the dynamic, undulating rhythm are impressive, too.