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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!”

[Packed with Slap Groove Vibes!] A Collection of Cool Bass Tracks (41–50)

Ain’t Nobody KnowHoshino Gen

Gen Hoshino – Ain’t Nobody Know [Official Video]
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.

Packed with slap-bass groove! A collection of songs with awesome bass (51–60)

finishing blowVaundy

Finishing Blow feat. Cory Wong (TV Anime 'SPY×FAMILY' Season 2 Ending Theme) / Vaundy: MUSIC VIDEO
finishing blowVaundy

Singer-songwriter Vaundy, whose modern, urban musical sensibility and multifaceted talents—spanning artwork creation and video production—have earned widespread popularity.

“The Final Blow feat.

Cory Wong,” included on his second album replica, was selected as the ending theme for the TV anime SPY×FAMILY.

While it’s easy to be captivated by the wistful melody and Cory Wong’s guitar work, you’ll discover a new allure to the song by focusing on the bassline, which maintains a tight performance against the floating, airy ensemble.

A must-hear pop tune where the bass injects a compelling sense of groove into the arrangement.

G.W.DTHEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT

THEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT “G.W.D.” Above all, the bass in this track is insanely badass.

The band’s ensemble intertwines with a fiercely overdriven, clanky bass, and Yusuke Chiba’s sexy vocals are razor-sharp.

The bass line repeats the same phrase, but it locks in perfectly with the drummer’s aggressive, pushing style, creating the track’s unique character.

When you try to cover it, if your volume is too low or your tone shaping isn’t dialed in, the appeal is cut in half—so study it well and go all in!

Blue smokeAooo

Aooo “Blue Smoke” Bass: Hikaru Yamamoto Spotlight Cam (from Live at Studiooo #1)
Blue smokeAooo

Get into the crisp, punchy band sound! “Blue Smoke” by the rock band Aooo was released in October 2024.

It features a style where coolness and freshness blend exquisitely.

The lyrics compare the feelings within oneself to smoke, which should especially resonate with teens.

The song was composed by bassist Hikaru Yamamoto, a highly skilled musician who also performs as a support member for acts like YOASOBI.

Be sure to experience the low-end she creates for yourself.

DOGLANDPEOPLE 1

PEOPLE 1 “DOGLAND” (Official Video)
DOGLANDPEOPLE 1

PEOPLE 1 is a three-piece pop band garnering attention mainly online for their literary-tinged songs and original artwork.

Their 13th digital-only single, DOGLAND—used as the ending theme for episode 10 of the TV anime Chainsaw Man—is a track whose sound, in sync with the anime’s dark atmosphere, creates an addictive pull.

The melodic bassline stands out without getting buried, even amid the thrilling ensemble.

It’s an aggressive rock tune in which the bass continues to form the core throughout the song’s rapidly shifting structure.

mixed nutsOfisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism – Mixed Nuts [Official Video]
mixed nutsOfisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism is a piano-pop band that has taken the J-pop scene by storm with high-level song structures and a subtle pop sensibility that never feels forced.

This track is their seventh digital single and was selected as the opening theme for the anime SPY×FAMILY.

Its thrilling, jazz-tinged arrangement really amps up the excitement.

The prominent walking bass, combined with the jazzy arrangement, gives the song a sense of swell and speed.

It’s an upbeat tune where you can enjoy the bass even while following the melody.

90’S TOKYO BOYSOKAMOTO’S

OKAMOTO’S 『90’S TOKYO BOYS』MUSIC VIDEO
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.