Packed with slap groove vibes! A collection of songs with cool bass
Hey everyone, do you like low end? In this article, we’ll introduce songs with awesome bass parts—mainly Japanese rock, with some J‑POP too.
From tracks with flashy riffs and slap, to funky, rolling bass lines, grooves that hit even with fewer notes, and tunes with stellar tone design—we’re picking from all angles.
You can just surrender to the sound and vibe out, or use it to find your favorite bassist and think, “I want to play like that!”
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[Packed with Slap Groove Vibes!] A Compilation of Songs with Awesome Bass (61–70)
rip-offNEK
NEK!’s “rip-off,” set for release in 2025, is an impressive track marked by a sense of speed that conveys palpable tension.
Throughout the song, the sound feels intense, with the guitar and bass standing out in particular for their aggressiveness.
From the very beginning, the slap bass strikes hard, setting the rhythm while firmly expressing the song’s lyrical hostility.
Since slap bass drives the track, its lightness and sharpness come across clearly in the performance.
CubeHoshino Gen
This song sung by Gen Hoshino was written as the theme for the film “CUBE: Once You Enter, There’s No Turning Back.” Its rapidly shifting arrangement and beats create a thrilling number that echoes the film itself.
The destructive bassline, which gives the ensemble a sense of speed, further clarifies the track’s avant-garde character.
Even amid the complex arrangement, the bass provides a solid presence and core—listen with a focus on the bass in this track.
Charlesbarūn
A song released by singer-songwriter Keina Suda under his Vocaloid producer name, Balloon.
From 2017 to 2019, it consistently ranked near the top of karaoke charts, especially among young listeners.
While the track has plenty to enjoy—catchy melodies and memorable guitar arpeggios—the bassline, which actually shapes the overall atmosphere and beat of the song, is exceptional.
The fully grooving bass creates both a sense of speed and a powerful swell, making it a number that simply can’t be discussed without mentioning the bass.
90’S TOKYO BOYSOKAMOTO’S
With Hama Okamoto’s ultra-gritty, sexy bassline setting a heavy mood, “90’S TOKYO BOYS” oozes vibe.
It’s a track steeped in a city-boy aesthetic, and there’s no question that the sleek style is the work of the bass.
Feel that bass rhythm—it’s a song that makes you want to sway your body as you listen.
Ain’t Nobody KnowHoshino Gen
A track overflowing with Gen Hoshino’s urban vibe, “Ain’t Nobody Know.” The short-sustain synth bass sounds incredibly cool.
With 16-beat hi-hats and a rhythmic bass, it’s a rich, luxurious way to listen to music—like sipping an exquisite coffee or a fine drink.
electricity forecastInabakumo
Vocaloid producer Inabakumori, who won at VocaColle 2023 Summer and has achieved Hall of Fame status with numerous tracks, contributed the song “Electric Forecast” to the Pokémon × Hatsune Miku collaboration project “Pokémon feat.
Hatsune Miku Project VOLTAGE 18 Types/Songs.” Its characteristically slightly noisy sound, so typical of Inabakumori, ties in perfectly with the collaboration’s theme.
The chromatic bassline adds a subtle hook to the high-velocity ensemble, and the bass playing—switching seamlessly from low to high registers—creates an addictive, funky number.
far awayASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
Track 1, Haruka Kanata, from ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION’s beloved first mini-album.
That intro bass really leaves an impression, doesn’t it? Even as I write this, whenever I hear the song, the TAB for the bass’s fourth string in that intro—which I once covered—pops right into my head.
It’s a simple yet effective bassline that I’d love beginners to try copying, and there are plenty of valuable takeaways: the sense of drive in the faster sections, the way the notes are articulated leading into the triple meter at the outro, and more.
As you’d expect from an early track by one of Japan’s premier guitar rock bands, it’s raw and cool no matter how many times you listen!