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 (61–70)
CorcovadoKubota Toshinobu
“Corcovado” refers to a tall mountain in Rio de Janeiro, and the Christ statue towering there is also famous as a tourist attraction.
In English, the title is rendered as “Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars.” It’s a representative piece of relaxed, slow bossa nova.
When sung in English, it takes on a jazz ballad feel, offering a different atmosphere.
LIFEKubota Toshinobu
A track from the album “Beautiful People,” released in November 2019.
Since it’s a song performed by Mr.
Kubota—one of the leading figures in Japanese R&B—it’s quite a formidable opponent for karaoke! First, there’s that bouncy 16th-note groove… and on top of that, the slow-ballad tempo is one of the things Japanese singers tend to struggle with most.
The soft high tones that make skillful use of mixed voice are also a major hurdle when singing.
If you’re going to try it at karaoke, start by making sure the groove doesn’t flatten out, and avoid forcing the high notes with sheer power.
If you’re not comfortable with mixed voice, boldly switching to falsetto is a perfectly valid option!
Midnight SunKubota Toshinobu
It’s a summer song included on the sixth album, Neptune, released on July 1, 1992.
The programmed beats, horn section, and choppy rhythm guitar are super cool.
It’s a stylish, funky track with an irresistible groove.
Be sure to check out this dance tune that showcases Toshinobu Kubota’s powerhouse vocals—you won’t be able to stop yourself from moving.
So BeautifulKubota Toshinobu
A commercial song released in November 2018.
The commercial features Keiko Kitagawa, whose stunning beauty brings out the product’s appeal to the fullest.
While gently tinting the lips a soft red, it conveys the product’s traits of vivid color and lasting moisture.
With a smile framed by softly reddened, hydrated lips, the commercial captures the refined elegance of a composed, mature woman.
Keep Holdin UKubota Toshinobu
Released on July 5, 2006.
Credited as SunMin thanX Kubota.
A duet with Korean singer SunMin, it served as the theme song for the film “Sinking of Japan.” It’s a ballad with a somewhat melancholic atmosphere befitting a film with a weighty theme, and it highlights the duo’s strong vocal abilities.
It peaked at No.
16 and sold 50,000 copies.