Recommended songs by Dai Hirai you should listen to now: the spirit of Aloha felt through refreshing tracks.
Hirai Dai is a singer-songwriter known for his distinctive sound that evokes surf music and island vibes.
He’s a musician who broke through when his song “ONE LOVE ~Pacific Harmony~” was chosen as the theme for the Honolulu Festival in Hawaii.
The appeal of his music lies, of course, in its refreshing melodies and his sensual vocals!
His excellent English pronunciation has also been a hot topic and is one of the secrets behind his popularity.
In this article, we’ll carefully curate and introduce songs from his catalog that our editorial team especially recommends.
Please enjoy this playlist that lets you feel the spirit of Aloha.
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Recommended Hiroai Dai songs you should listen to now: The aloha spirit felt from refreshing tunes (41–50)
Angel～First Love～ feat. ALEXXXHirai Dai
This track, brimming with pop vibes—cheerful piano, handclaps, and a DJ’s voice—feels perfect for a sunny outdoor festival.
It’s an early song featured on the 2012 debut album “ALOHA.” Enjoy the irresistibly light and catchy island music!
Recommended Hiroai Dai songs you should listen to now: The Aloha spirit felt through refreshing tracks (51–60)
PromiseHirai Dai
This track from the second full album really lets you savor Dai Hirai’s vocals.
With its dramatic title and lyrics, “Promise” is a standout.
It also shines as a ukulele solo piece—a ballad that makes you imagine how good it would feel to sing it gently on the beach.
SONG FOR TWOHirai Dai
“SONG FOR TWO” is a sophisticated track with a nighttime vibe that’s a bit different from what we’ve done before.
You’ll hear smooth, almost foreign-singer-like English and a poignant touch woven into an exhilarating four-on-the-floor dance beat—EDM with a bittersweet feel.
It’s a mood-rich number that steps away from island music.
Summer QueenHirai Dai
A refreshing track that evokes the fun of summer, with an intro featuring cutting guitar you’ll want to play—‘Summer Queen.’ The rhythmic four-on-the-floor beat and Dai Hirai’s performance are both top-notch, making it a song you’ll want to enjoy freely at summer festivals.
It’s also perfect for a seaside drive!
Song of BeginningsHirai Dai
The ballad “Song of Beginnings,” with its music video featuring a beautiful shoreline at dawn, is deeply memorable.
Hirai Dai’s emotional performance is moving, and as you follow each line of the lyrics, you’ll find yourself gradually captivated by the song’s dramatic progression.
Malibu GirlHirai Dai
This song by Dai Hirai, a seaside singer-songwriter known for a sound rooted in surf music, captures a feeling of rising excitement.
The intro, which plays like a radio DJ’s line, is unique and vividly evokes the image of driving along the coastline with the radio on.
The guitar tone rings out powerfully, conveying the heat and momentum of summer through its strong sound.
The lyrics depict a determination to overcome big waves, delivering a positive vision that moves forward into the future.
Even if I’m not there.Hirai Dai
This is a heartwarming ballad themed around a letter to an unborn child.
Carried by gentle piano and strings, Dai Hirai’s clear, pure vocals delicately weave a message of love to the children of the future.
As it conjures images of family, it expresses a profound love and a powerful wish that they live happily even after we are gone—conveying the depth of affection for an irreplaceable presence.
Released digitally in January 2022, the song is included on the album “HOPE / WISH.” Its music video, a collaboration with Tekken’s flipbook-style animation, also garnered a strong response.
It’s a song to listen to when you want to sort out your feelings for someone precious or when you feel anxious about the future.
Wrapped in warm affection, the vocals are sure to soothe your heart.