All-time Classic! Popular Summer Songs That Hype Up Karaoke
Many people have a go-to song they always sing when they go to karaoke.
But why not sometimes try songs that match the season?
In particular, summer songs often burst with energy—tracks that get you hyped, or ones you can sing and dance to!
On the flip side, there are also mellow, touching ballads that really resonate with the heart.
Here, we’ll introduce plenty of summer tunes that are perfect for a summer karaoke session and will boost that summertime vibe.
We’ve gathered everything from nostalgic classics to recent hits, so give them a try!
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[All-Time Classics!] Popular Summer Songs That Hype Up Karaoke (91–100)
Summer HydrangeasSexy Zone
Sexy Zone, the male idol group affectionately known as “Sekuzo.” The four members’ distinct voices make them perfect for splitting parts and singing at karaoke.
Among their songs, “Natsu no Hydrangea,” released in 2021, is a mid-tempo pop tune that’s ideal when you want to sing something gently at karaoke.
By the way, “hydrangea” means ajisai, making it a perfect song to sing around July, right at the turn of the seasons!
BUBBLE-GUM MAGICKEYTALK
A four-piece rock band named KEYTALK—whose name comes from the idea of “conversing in musical scales”—releases their 18th single.
Used as the opening theme for the music show BREAK OUT, the track kicks off with a lively, choppy guitar intro that instantly lifts your spirits.
The call-and-response-style choruses and emotional melody make it perfect for summer karaoke.
It’s a modern summer song where heat and freshness coexist in perfect balance.
HIGH PRESSURET.M.Revolution
T.M.Revolution is the solo project of Takanori Nishikawa, beloved for his powerful vocals and funny personality.
The fifth single, “HIGH PRESSURE,” which was featured in a Lotte “Sweetie Ice” commercial, is memorable for its refreshing ensemble that evokes a summer breeze and its irresistibly catchy melody.
As a classic summer anthem in J-pop, it gets people of all generations excited at karaoke.
It’s a perfect pop tune for summer that makes the hot season even hotter.
Ah, summer vacation.TUBE
“Ah, Summer Vacation” is the 11th single by TUBE, a rock band that debuted in 1985, and it reached No.
10 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
TUBE is famous as Japan’s quintessential summer band, known for their frequent summer-themed songs and for being active mostly during the summer in the 1990s.
Released in 1990, “Ah, Summer Vacation” blends percussion that evokes a Latin vibe with a sound palette tailored to Japanese tastes.
Be sure to sing it at karaoke and make your hot summer even hotter!
Summer Love Lifeaiko
Singer-songwriter aiko has gained popularity for lyrics with delicate depictions that any woman can relate to.
“Natsukoi no Life,” included on her 43rd single “Hateshinai Futari,” features a bluesy melody laid over a relaxed shuffle beat that feels great.
The melody’s sudden jumps into high notes make it easy to go off pitch, and the overall key is high as well, so be careful when singing it at karaoke.
It’s a sentimental number that tightens your chest with the atmosphere of summer drawing to a close.
Islanders’ TreasureBEGIN
This is the 23rd single by BEGIN, a three-piece acoustic band that has continued to captivate many fans since their debut with a gentle sound that blends Okinawan folk music into J-pop.
The lyrics, based on the feelings of a junior high school student living on an island, carry a heartfelt message filled with local pride and have even been used as Eisa in some regions.
The sound of the sanshin evokes the scenery of Okinawa, and it’s a song that feels great to sing at karaoke.
It’s a karaoke track that you can sing with a gentle heart, conjuring up images of a clear, summery sea.
Full-Power BoySukima Suichi
It’s one of Sukima Switch’s all-time greatest songs! The lyrics themselves aren’t particularly summery, but with its upbeat message and energetic tempo, plenty of people probably feel like singing it in summer.
Although the song was released in 2005, it was chosen as the Japanese end theme for the film Onward, which premiered in August 2020! So there’s no need to worry that “I love it, but is it a bit old…?” If there are Disney fans at your karaoke gathering, go ahead and belt it out!
