Charisma.com’s iconic and popular songs
Charisma.com is a hip-hop duo that was active as a working-OL unit until they announced in 2016 that they would be graduating from their OL roles.
Drawing on their experiences as office workers, their lyrics speak for women across Japan.
Despite their elegant appearance, their appeal lies in powerful, loud-volume-ready tracks paired with sharp, biting lyrics.
Charisma.com’s Greatest and Most Popular Songs (1–10)
HATECharisma.com
This is another track packed with Charisma.com’s signature biting sarcasm.
It’s included on their first mini-album, “Ai Ai Syndrome.” The flowing lyrics riding over a four-on-the-floor beat feel great and make for an addictive listen.
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“Menhera Buss” — an unapologetically straight-to-the-point and, in a way, shocking song title.
The lyrics are packed with abrasive words that made me chuckle.
If you’re someone who regularly harbors the kinds of frustrations written into this song, you’ll probably find it refreshingly relatable.
Burn it, burn it.Charisma.com
This song features a light, upbeat band sound, and its fresh, catchy chorus leaves a strong impression.
In the music video, numerous tweets from “mopey girls” collected on Twitter make an appearance, culminating in a refreshing, satisfying sequence where all that frustration gets burned away.
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It’s a mellow, soothing track.
Drawing on her own experience as an office worker, it’s a song that cheers on all OLs.
It’s a slightly uplifting piece that only they could write—one that embraces all kinds of stress and hardship.
Kongara GirlCharisma.com
This is a track included on the 2nd mini-album “OLest.” Its structure is designed to surprise the listener, with elements like switching to a half-time beat mid-song and a break right before the chorus.
It also has a playful touch, featuring techniques and lines from anime and video games in the lyrics.
Iinazuke BlueCharisma.com
This song is notable for its critical lyrics set to a hard-hitting EDM sound.
It’s included on their first full-length album, “DIStopping,” released in 2014.
The choreography in the background by the students is striking, and during live performances the two members perform while dancing.
Mummy KillerCharisma.com
This is a collaboration track with the dance-vocal unit TEMPRA KIDZ.
It’s a pop, high-energy song.
The music video, which evokes 1980s music programs, was directed by Kazuaki Seki, known for his work on videos for Perfume and Sakanaction.
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It’s a striking track that contrasts Charisma.com’s signature flashy four-on-the-floor EDM sound with caustic lyrics.
Their songs clearly express what they think is good and what they think isn’t.
GEORGECharisma.com
This track also expresses frustration toward women who seem like current office-lady units—unable to do anything without a manual and just putting on a friendly facade.
While the lyrics are drawn from everyday events, the song itself is incredibly cool, and that contrast is the best part.
Mr.BeerCharisma.com
Beer after work…
A beer on a day you’ve worked hard is unbelievably delicious, but sometimes you just can’t get through without drinking! We all have those stressful days.
This song is about those tough times.
Maybe listening to this track will help you feel a little lighter.