Pick out the challenging songs that will earn you respect if you can nail them at karaoke!
Have you ever thought, “I’d look so cool if I could get through this song at karaoke,” only to crash and burn halfway through?Songs that are hard to sing hide plenty of tough spots—wide vocal ranges, complex rhythms, and blisteringly fast phrases that barely leave room to breathe.But that’s exactly why the sense of accomplishment when you nail them is second to none.In this article, we introduce a wide variety of challenging songs that are worth taking on at karaoke.If you want to test your limits or are looking for a spark to help you level up your singing, let this guide you to your next song choice!
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Pick up challenging songs that will earn you respect if you can nail them at karaoke! (91–100)
B2B feat. Benjazzy & BonberoBAD HOP
The masterpiece “B2B feat.
Benjazzy & Bonbero” pairs Benjazzy, who boasts top-tier skills in BAD HOP, with Bonbero, a next-generation rapper known for elite-level prowess.
Their rapping, standing at the forefront of contemporary Japanese hip-hop, is breathtaking and has earned extremely high industry acclaim.
This track is also exceptionally difficult by hip-hop standards.
Benjazzy’s wildly dynamic flows with extreme pitch range and Bonbero’s intricate patterns that impress even the fastest rappers make it extraordinarily challenging.
If you’re confident in your rapping, give it a try.
Everyday lifeOfisharu Higedan Dism
This is Official HIGE DANDism’s sixth CD single, released in September 2023.
It came out as a double A-side single with “Chessboard.” It was reportedly created as the 2023 theme song for Nippon TV’s “news zero.” When you hear Satoshi Fujihara’s vocals on this track—especially that clear tone—you’ll probably think, “This sounds really hard to sing!” But personally, I believe the most important factor in making this song sound good isn’t just the singing; it’s how faithfully you can capture the snare accents and the beat of the backing track—the original song’s sense of “groove.” When you sing it, focus on recreating that beat as much as possible.
monotoneYOASOBI
YOASOBI’s new song “Monotone.” When you think of YOASOBI, you probably picture tracks with that Vocaloid-like, crystalline clarity, right? This song has that quality too, but it also has a feature you won’t find in their other works.
That feature is… the low end.
Among YOASOBI’s songs, this one has an especially wide vocal range: the highs are moderate, but the low parts are set astonishingly low.
If a woman can sing this piece, she likely has a remarkably wide range.
Be sure to check it out.
Miko of the Flood DragonOnmyoza
A magnificent Japanese-style metal song where Japanese aesthetics collide with heavy metal! Onmyo-za is known as a yokai heavy metal band, and above all, vocalist Kuroneko’s high notes are incredible.
I love Onmyo-za and of course I sing their songs too, but I think “Mizuchi no Miko” might be the highest-pitched among their tracks.
The twin guitars are super cool as well, so it’s highly recommended for heavy metal fans.
When singing it, sustained high notes, Japanese-style melodic inflections, and the challenging vocabulary all raise the difficulty.
First, Onmyo-za uses archaic words and difficult kanji in their lyrics, so you should definitely memorize the lyrics! It might be good to start with their famous “Kouga Ninpou Chou.”
Episode XAdo
Ado, a vocalist widely supported by many generations—especially young people—continues to create buzz with every release.
Her track “Episode X” drew particular attention in the singer community for its high level of difficulty.
The song not only features falsetto but also showcases Ado’s signature shouts throughout.
It’s not just about singing powerfully; certain parts require delicate delivery, making it a piece that demands a wide range of vocal techniques.
SubtitleOfisharu Higedan Dism
“Subtitle” is a digital single released by Official HIGE DANDism in 2022.
It was written as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “silent,” and it topped various charts on Oricon and Billboard.
The chorus showcases Satoshi Fujihara’s appealing high tones, but it’s quite challenging to sing and requires mastery of mixed voice.
In the B-melody, there’s a section delivered in a steady, rap-like manner; you need to articulate clearly and understand where to place rests, or it’s hard to pull off.
“Subtitle” is a slightly more difficult song, but definitely give it a try!
Sunny dropNovelbright
A number known as a challenge piece for its wide range and continuous high notes.
The high leaps in the final chorus are especially an S‑tier difficulty point.
The overall vocal range spans roughly C#3 to F#5, which is quite wide, and you should pay particular attention to the switch into the high tones in the chorus.
Of course, if you just belt recklessly, you’ll wreck your throat, so be mindful of resonance placement and aim to let the highs come out comfortably.
In any range, keep the image of ringing the space behind your head, and as the pitch rises, increase your explosiveness.
Before singing, don’t forget to warm up with lip rolls, humming, and similar exercises!