From popular hits to hidden gems! Recommended cover artists that will keep you excited with new discoveries
Covers that spread mainly in the mid-2000s.
Around 2020, they began increasing again, with many cover albums being released and both legendary and rising artists covering popular hits and hidden gems.
Countless songs continue to be passed down and sung even as times change.
It can be hard to immediately think of specific cover artists, right?
So this time, we’ll introduce recommended artists who have music videos and mainly release their work on YouTube, as well as artists who have put out full albums.
They’re all wonderful covers, so be sure to give them a listen!
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Popular hits and hidden gems too! Recommended cover artists that will keep you thrilled with new discoveries (11–20)
The summer you gave mekobasolo
The person covering Leo Ieiri’s “Kimi ga Kureta Natsu” is Kobasolo, who is also active as a record producer.
He arranges other artists’ songs so he can sing them in a way that makes the most of his own appeal and wide vocal range.
He’s a cool cover singer with excellent self-production skills.
Snow Blossomtsuruno takeshi
This song was released by Mika Nakashima in 2003, and it’s also popular as a cover, having been covered by many artists.
Takeshi Tsuruno, who is strongly associated with his variety show persona, shows a more serious, skilled side here, making this a track that’s especially appealing for revealing a different facet of him.
Blue BenchMarumoto Riko
This is Aoi Bench covered by Riko Marumoto, a singer-songwriter from Hiroshima Prefecture.
Many listeners are finding her laid-back vocals soothing! In 2018, she also released an album of covers of hidden gems.
You’re sure to get hooked on her voice and her great song selection!
I’m falling in love with you againSakamoto Fuyumi
This is a cover of a hit song by Billy BanBan, known for dramatically changing the image of Fuyumi Sakamoto, who had previously been associated entirely with enka.
Released in 2009, it became a hit after being used in a shochu commercial.
Another appeal is that, thanks to the vocal skills she honed in enka, whatever type of song she sings ends up sounding like one of her own.
I’m sorry…Hayashibe Satoshi
This is “Gomen ne…” sung by Tomofumi Hayashibe, a cover singer whose moving, tear-jerking vocals have become a hot topic.
In addition to this song, he excels at classics that feel nostalgic to both adults and children, such as “Ito” and “Kojo no Tsuki.” His singing style is free of affectations, making you want to listen to it at important occasions like weddings and funerals.
May it be filled with kindnessTokunaga Hideaki
HIDEAKI TOKUNAGA, a singer-songwriter known for hits like “Rainy Blue” and “Kowarekake no Radio,” drew attention in 2005 with an album of covers of songs by female vocalists.
The appeal of his androgynous voice earned him widespread popularity, and he has continued to focus on producing cover albums since then.
Popular hits and hidden gems too! Recommended cover artists that keep the excitement of new discoveries going (21–30)
May it be filled with kindnessFlower
Flower rose to popularity with performances that passionately sing of bittersweet love.
Debuting in 2011, they captivated many fans on the J-pop scene.
Their song Taiyō no Aitōka, produced as the ending theme for the anime Altair: A Record of Battles, earned them their first No.
1 on the Oricon chart.
Their 2016 best-of album, THIS IS Flower THIS IS BEST, also topped the rankings.
Their delicate, beautiful dance—perfectly synchronized with their emotionally rich vocals—undoubtedly enhances the world of each song.
They’re the perfect group for anyone who wants to immerse themselves in a poignant story.