A dream collaboration track by famous artists. A popular featuring song.
The term “feat.” has been showing up more and more often on the hit charts lately.
To put it simply, you can think of it as a collaboration track made by artists who usually work separately.
In addition to “featuring,” these kinds of collaboration songs can be labeled in various other ways too!
In this article, we’ll showcase a range of featuring tracks and collaborative songs created by artists who normally perform on their own but teamed up for these projects.
Some are collaborations between artists active in similar scenes, while others are unexpected pairings that get you excited even before you press play!
Enjoy these tracks that bring out the best of each artist’s unique appeal.
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A dream collaboration track by famous artists. Popular featuring songs (71–80)
STARSSuperfly × Tōtasu Matsumoto
It was released in 2012 as a single under the name Superfly & Tortoise Matsumoto.
The song was used as the theme for Fuji TV’s coverage of the London Olympics, with lyrics and music by Tortoise Matsumoto.
It’s a track where the two singers’ powerful, dynamic voices blend perfectly.
TATTOO (feat. Akina Nakamori)Katori Shingo
Set against the backdrop of urban clamor and solitude, this work brims with a fervent longing for true love.
It crystallizes Shingo Katori’s long‑nurtured passion and a special collaboration with Akina Nakamori.
The arrangement, infused with jazz and funk, shines even brighter through the performance of SOIL&”PIMP”SESSIONS, creating a fresh world distinct from the original track.
Featured on the album “Circus Funk,” the song is drawing attention as a breath of fresh air in the music scene.
In an era where emotions often feel diluted, it awakens deep empathy and stands as a powerful, moving piece.
It will especially resonate with those who wish to cherish their own convictions and passion.
IllusionMY FIRST STORY x HYDE
A grand collaboration born from a miraculous encounter.
The powerful track delivered by MY FIRST STORY and HYDE has been chosen as the opening theme for the Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc.
Released digitally in May 2024, the song is characterized by forceful vocals and an energetic sound.
It portrays the struggles between the Demon Slayer Corps and demons, as well as the hidden passions within the characters, capturing the hearts of both rock and anime fans.
With a driving melody and profound lyrics, it’s an emotionally stirring piece—perfect for when you want to lift your spirits or need a bit of encouragement.
A dream collaboration track by famous artists. Popular featuring songs (81–90)
tell me tell mem-flo♡Sik-K & eill & Mukai Taichi
This track marks the beginning of m-flo’s renewed “loves” project, adorned with compelling rap, a catchy hook, and a dazzling mic relay.
Released in March 2020, it features Korean powerhouse rapper Sik-K along with Japan’s R&B standouts eill and Taichi Mukai.
The lyrics, which set the push-and-pull of a frustrating romance to a breezy pop tune, leave a strong impression.
It also signals the project’s first restart in about 12 years, following m-flo’s many collaborations with various artists.
In the collaborative music video with the global lollipop brand Chupa Chups, the colorful visuals and the dancers’ uniquely expressive performances are highlights.
It’s a perfect song for anyone nursing a bittersweet crush or for music fans who want to experience a new side of m-flo.
Empire Of The Sun feat. T-Pablow & ZeebraBAD HOP
A featured track produced by BAD HOP, the group based in Kawasaki, Kanagawa, created just before their disbandment.
T-Pablow and hip-hop heavyweight Zeebra appear together, delivering powerful verses from their respective perspectives about their journeys and their passion for music.
Produced by STUTS, the sound weaves in samples from various classic tracks, making it a song that radiates respect for hip-hop.
First unveiled at their disbandment live show in February 2024, this track can be seen as the culmination of BAD HOP’s career.
It’s recommended not only for hip-hop fans, but also for anyone who wants to experience artists’ lives and their passion for music.
SCREAMGLAY × EXILE
This is the image song for the TBS commemorative special program “DOORS.” According to SHUN, the vocalist of EXILE who wrote most of the lyrics, it’s an anti-war song.
The composition was handled by TAKURO of GLAY.
It’s a passionate track overflowing with masculine energy, as if the intensity of the two groups collides.
Shut up!HKT48 feat. Kishidan
It was released in 2015 as a single under the name HKT48 feat.
Kishidan.
Haruka Kodama served as the center position for the song, which was created as a collaboration between HKT48 and Kishidan and produced in connection with the drama “Majisuka Gakuen: Extra Edition,” featuring both groups.
“Shekarashika” is a word in the Kyushu dialect, centered around HKT48’s home base of Fukuoka Prefecture, meaning “noisy.”