[Popular and Crowd-Pleasing!] Stylish Song Selections and Karaoke Tracks
Going to karaoke with coworkers or people you don’t know well can feel very different from singing with your usual crew, and many people aren’t sure what to sing.
For those who worry about the impression their song choice gives, or who want to come off as stylish or tasteful, we’ve put together a list of cool and cute “songs with good taste.”
From recent hits to slightly older tracks, these are all solid choices to keep in your back pocket.
If you’re not up to speed on the latest songs, use this as a reference—and give them a little practice!
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[Gets Popular and Kills at Parties!] Stylish Song Choices: Karaoke Hits (41–50)
SAKURA (Prod. Taka Perry)Aile The Shota
Aile The Shota, a talented artist recognized by SKY-HI, is known for a style that skillfully blends R&B and other Black music influences into pop, earning strong popularity especially among young women.
Among his songs, one I particularly recommend is SAKURA (Prod.
Taka Perry).
While the melody is stylish, the R&B elements are subtle, so you won’t encounter advanced vocal techniques like ad-libs.
There are also no parts that require belting, making it a song you can handle well even with basic technique.
[Be Attractive and a Hit!] Stylish Song Choices: Karaoke Songs (51–60)
CYMBillyrrom
If you want to aim for a perfect score with a stylish, high-sense track, we also recommend “CYM.” It’s a Black music–style piece centered on funk and disco, featuring a bouncy bassline that stands out throughout.
The vocal line adds color to the track, often coming in on the backbeat.
While the rhythm has a bit of difficulty, the vocal melody is relatively flat and monotonous, making it a song where aiming for 100 points should be easier.
One Night CarnivalKishidan
That hook from the intro grabs you instantly, and the energetic performance in school uniforms leaves a vivid impression! This is truly a soul-stirring anthem that represents Kishidan.
You can feel the exhilaration of breaking free from dull everyday life and diving into a one-night-only carnival, along with the fiery bond between friends.
The indie version was released in June 2001, followed by the major-label version in May 2002, and it was performed at NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen in both 2004 and 2005.
Belt it out with your friends at karaoke, arms over shoulders, and it’s guaranteed to get the crowd going! Nail that signature choreography, too, and make it an unforgettable night!
lensIkuta Rira
YOASOBI, the duo known for hit songs like “Racing into the Night” and “Monster.” Their tracks are also popular in karaoke, but if you deliberately pick a solo song by Ikuta Lilas, YOASOBI’s vocalist, people around you will think, “Nice choice—you know what’s up,” so it’s highly recommended.
Among them, “Lens” is the theme song for the drama “Is Love Sustainable? ~A Marriage March Between Father and Daughter~,” and it’s a richly nuanced ballad—my top pick.
Once you try singing it, you’ll find the melody is surprisingly tricky to pitch, making it more for seasoned singers, but karaoke fans are sure to love it!
OursBESPER
BESPER is a band gaining attention for its highly original sound, influenced by genres like AOR, city pop, and soul music.
They’re a group with a very solid musical foundation, centering on city pop with strong elements of Black music.
Their new song “Ours” is characterized by a structure that emphasizes the midrange.
While it doesn’t feature a distinct low-end part, it’s an ideal track for showcasing richness in the low-mid frequencies.
Be sure to add it to your repertoire.
MIRRORAdo
It’s a cool track where a funky bassline takes the lead, and its danceable, stylish groove brings out a new side of Ado! “MIRROR,” released in May 2024, is a song by Ado provided by Natori, a popular singer-songwriter who happens to be the same age as Ado.
Its sense of rhythm and melody line differ somewhat from typical J-pop and aren’t exactly easy, but once you lock into the groove of the track, you might be surprised at how well you can sing it.
In the restrained first half, try to keep it from sounding too plain by channeling Ado’s sultry nuance.
If you nail the key change right before the final chorus and the powerful falsetto, you’ll be the star of that day’s karaoke session!
C.U.R.I.O.S.I.T.Y. feat. Paledusk and CHICO CARLITOONE OK ROCK
Speaking of Taka, the vocalist of ONE OK ROCK who continues to work globally not only in Japan but around the world, he’s also known for his powerful singing ability, effortlessly handling everything from a wide vocal range to shouts.
Many people admire Taka, but this time I’d like to introduce C.U.R.I.O.S.I.T.Y.
as a song with a high level of difficulty for karaoke.
It’s a track from the album DETOX, released in February 2025, and it’s shaped into an aggressive loud rock number featuring CHICO CARLITO, a rapper from Okinawa, and Paledusk, a band popular for their hybrid metalcore sound.
With all-English lyrics, the song busily jumps between restrained sections, high-pitched shouts, and melodic parts, and even requires rapping and growls.
So if Taka’s parts alone feel too tough, I recommend tackling it at karaoke with a few friends—especially those who are good at rap and growls!