Toshinobu Kubota’s iconic and popular songs
Let me introduce some songs by singer-songwriter Toshinobu Kubota, also known as the King of J-Soul.
Kubota has captivated many fans with R&B- and soul-based tracks such as “LA・LA・LA LOVE SONG” and “You were mine.” While his remarkable vocal ability is a major draw, his career in the music industry began when he signed with Kitty Music as a music producer, and even at a young age he was writing songs for multiple well-known artists.
Now, please enjoy the music of Toshinobu Kubota, who helped raise the profile of Black music in Japan.
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Toshinobu Kubota’s classic and popular songs (51–60)
Free StyleKubota Toshinobu
This is a song that was used as the commercial theme for Schweppes.
It was released as a single on June 18, 2014.
With its falsetto vocals that pleasantly tickle the ears, it’s a stylish dance-pop tune that’ll get you moving.
Our ChristmasKubota Toshinobu
Released on December 10, 2003.
It was used as a song for an au commercial.
This would be their first Christmas song as a single, I suppose.
It’s a warm ballad that makes you want to listen on a winter night.
Songs like this really highlight their strong vocals.
Peaked at No.
10, with 18,000 copies sold.
FUNKY DOGSKubota Toshinobu
If you want someone to deliver a truly soulful number, he’s the one—many of you probably feel the same.
This is a track by Toshinobu Kubota, a singer who’s also very active overseas.
It was released in 2003.
It grabbed attention when it was chosen as the opening theme for the sketch comedy show Warau Inu no Jounetsu, which featured the duo Ucchan Nanchan, among others.
Riding an R&B groove, it sings of an unstoppable love.
The beat is so catchy that before you know it, you’ll find your body swaying along—and you’ll want to clap your hands too.
It’s BADKubota Toshinobu
Toshihiko Tahara’s 24th single, released in November 1985.
In this video, it’s the version covered by Kubota.
It’s regarded as the first hit song in Japan to include rap.
The funky track and powerful rap heighten the sense of excitement.
TAWAWA Hit ParadeKubota Toshinobu
The B-side to the fourth single, “CRY ON YOUR SMILE,” released in October 1987.
In contrast to the A-side, it’s an upbeat, catchy pop track with a memorable chorus that sticks in your head.
On the two-disc fourth best-of album “THE BADDEST ~Hit Parade~,” released in 2011, this song appears at both the beginning and the end, truly framing the collection as a hit parade.