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 Classics & Popular Songs] Recommended Tracks and Hit Songs from China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan (31–40)
Dislocated SpacetimeAi Chen
Sung by the male singer Ai Chen, born in 1995, “Dislocated Spacetime” was released in January 2021.
Reminiscent of Your Name, it has been covered by many and became a hot topic on TikTok.
It’s a gently performed mid-tempo number with a bittersweet mood that almost lets you feel the cool air outside.
The song portrays the feeling of losing someone precious and being left hollow inside.
It even makes you think, “If only I could dive into that misalignment of time and space…” The melody is unbearably sad yet comforting—perfect for a long autumn night.
LightRocket Girls (huǒjiàn shàonǚ 101)
China’s popular idol group, Rocket Girls 101 (火箭少女101).
They’re idols similar to Japan’s AKB or the Sakamichi groups.
Unlike Japanese idols, they possess at least basic vocal and dance technique.
This song, “Light,” is notable for its BGM that resembles a hip-hop track.
I am a little bird.Ding-dong
Unlike many C-pop artists, who are relatively often from Taiwan, she is unusually from mainland China.
She sings about the difficulties and hardships she has felt in pursuing her dreams.
This is a standout track for its lyrics, which powerfully convey her own feelings.
Black WhiteZTAO
He was a member of EXO and has been active in China as a solo artist since leaving the group.
He handled rap during his idol days, and while this track is rap-centered, there are also parts where he sings the melody, making it a song where you can fully enjoy ZTAO.
East District East DistrictEighty-three Day
“Dongqu Dongqu” stands out with its dance-music vibe and uniquely resonant sound.
It’s the title track from Vurbsanyo’s self-produced 2012 album “Final 8/31.” Vurbsanyo, known as the younger-brother band to Mayday, is popular for its emotional style.
The song repeatedly chants “Dongqu,” a chic district in Taipei, and it’s a party tune whose irresistibly catchy rhythm perfectly matches that desire to feel free.
Be sure to check out the music video, which contrasts their workday selves with scenes of dancing the night away at a club.
It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at karaoke—perfect for blowing off steam!
C-POP Classics & Popular Songs: Recommended Tracks and Hit Songs from China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan (41–50)
The Boy’s Fantastic DriftWuyuètiān Mayday
They’re a five-member rock band so popular that it’s said there’s no one in the Chinese-speaking world who doesn’t know them.
They’re so accomplished that the BBC in the UK has dubbed them the “Beatles of Asia.” Their story-driven music videos even feature that familiar hero well-known in Japan.
In this city, I lost you — Where I Lost UsGokunin Accusefive
A coed Taiwanese band, Accusefive, included this track on their album “Easy Come, Easy Go,” released on December 31, 2020, and it became a big hit in 2021.
The music video, which portrays stories set in Taiwan, Japan, and France, is particularly striking.
While Taiwanese music often has a gentle feel, this song also offers a soothing sound that evokes a natural flow.
The twin-vocal harmonies by guitarist-vocalist Pan Yun-an and vocalist Quan Qing (Inch) are beautifully delivered.