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 (41–50)
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.
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.
Shake DrumSuiryūdan no Jutsu
It’s a dance track that’s a hit in China.
The rough, unpolished beat creates a vibe you’d never get in the U.S.
or Europe! I think the style is close to progressive house or trance.
The song became popular thanks to posts on the social media platform TikTok.
The bell sampling is distinctive, giving it a freaky atmosphere.
Love me, don’t leaveChō Shingaku
Taiwanese rock singer Chang Chen-yue.
One of his signature songs, “Love Me, Don’t Go,” was released in 1998 as the title track of the album Secret Base and became a huge hit.
Covered by famous artists like Jay Chou, the song is a poignant breakup ballad that mirrors the chill of the night air.
Its lyrics are simple and easy to relate to.
While the lyrics alone feel sorrowful, paired with Chang Chen-yue’s vocals, the acoustic number carries a gentle, soothing resonance.