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 Classics & Popular Songs] Recommended Tracks and Hit Songs from China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan (21–30)
Tears remember you. Remembered.Sun Shengxi Shi Shi
“Remembered,” which was chosen as the theme song for the film Someday or One Day—a massive hit especially across Asia—features vocals by Sisi, a singer who has won numerous Korean music awards.
The song portrays the joyful days spent with a loved one and an endless, profound love.
Its piano-driven arrangement swells into a grand development that evokes a dramatic story.
Paired with her expressive vocals, the track conjures scenes that are both heartrending and heartwarming.
It’s a ballad that depicts an epic love, perfectly matching the film’s narrative.
The Song of the LuteKizen
A singer and producer who is highly active online, creating works such as theme songs for radio dramas.
They adapt traditional Chinese musical styles into pop, and have produced many contemporary tracks that have become hits on the internet.
You can tell from listening to the music that they have a very high level of quality and a beautiful sense of composition.
They’re an artist whose future activities are highly anticipated.
[C-POP Classics & Popular Songs] Recommended Tracks and Hit Songs from China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan (31–40)
Light-Years Away (Chinese regional theme song for the movie “Passengers”)G.E.M.
The Hong Kong singer-songwriter whose name is written as 鄧紫棋 is Tang Chi-kei (G.E.M.).
This song was the theme for the Chinese version of the Hollywood film “Passengers,” released in December 2016.
Incidentally, the theme song for the Japanese version was performed by JUJU.
Even though it’s the same song, the vibe is completely different.
There’s also a rap version called “Light Years Away (Heat of Love Version)” [光年之外 熱愛版].
Let’s not be friends anymore.Shū Kōtetsu
A singer-songwriter born in Taiwan.
He also spent time living in the United States, is fluent in English, and enjoys hockey and basketball.
His greatest charm is, above all, his delicate, translucent voice.
This song is the theme song for the drama ‘The Way We Were’ (original title: ‘Sixteen Summers’).
Listen to MamaShū Jielún Jay Chou
It’s no exaggeration to say that Jay Chou is one of the most beloved singer-songwriters in the Chinese-speaking world.
“Listen to Mother” (Ting Mama de Hua) is a track from his 2006 album Still Fantasy, a mid-tempo number that expresses his feelings for his mother.
Jay Chou, who often sings about family love, moves the heart with his warm lyrics and gentle, beautiful voice.
The rhythmic, rap-style vocals that feel like he’s speaking to his younger self are soothing and uplifting as well.
Be sure to listen along with the music video, which features Jay himself.
BFFOushin-rin
She is a singer and actress from Taiwan.
Although she doesn’t speak Japanese, she often covers Japanese songs and performs them at her own concerts.
This song, with its pop sound and clear, airy vocals, is reminiscent of Taylor Swift.
Is it okay? / May I? / Can I?Zhang Zihao
This is a track where you can feel a straightforward vocal, highlighted by its distinctive piano intro! Zhang Zihao was a student at Zhengzhou Sias College as of 2019, born on June 22, 1997, and is a promising young singer.
After appearing on a local singing program and performing, his talent became widely recognized, and his songs came to be heard by many people.