Songs by male artists known for their captivating deep voices. Classic Japanese hits and recommended popular tracks.
These days, male vocalists with high tones are especially popular, and it feels like we hear fewer songs sung with deep, rugged low voices.
Still, that resonant low register that echoes to the core is something many men aspire to, and I suspect plenty of women also find themselves saying, “I get chills from a smoky, masculine singing voice!”
When a male artist known for his striking low notes sings from a woman’s perspective, it can actually highlight feminine allure and sound even more captivating.
This time, we’ve gathered classic tracks by male artists whose irresistibly rich low vocals steal the show.
Go ahead and lose yourself in these stylish, moody low voices.
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Songs by male artists known for their captivating deep voices. Classic Japanese hits and recommended popular tracks (11–20)
fatalGEMN
A track that captivates with its heavy, resonant bass and striking melody.
The fated love portrayed by GEMN, the duo of Tatsuya Kitani and Kento Nakajima, stirs intense emotions hidden within.
Expressed through powerful low tones, the soul-stirring vocals highlight the work’s depth, conveying the light and shadow of humanity, maddening love, and the irony of fate.
Released digitally in July 2024, this piece serves as the opening theme for Season 2 of the TV anime “Oshi no Ko,” brilliantly reflecting the characters’ complex feelings.
It’s a song full of mature allure, perfect for quiet contemplation after night has fallen.
countrysideTamaki Kōji
This is the 11th single by Koji Tamaki, the vocalist of Anzen Chitai, released in 1992.
An Anzen Chitai version was later released in 2011.
When you think of Anzen Chitai or Koji Tamaki, many people probably imagine stylish songs that make the most of his slightly husky voice.
In this song, however, he sings very briskly, pairing an up-tempo major key with lyrics that feel a bit reckless.
Even with that light, energetic arrangement, Tamaki’s vocals exude a seasoned presence—drawing on his naturally convincing mid-to-low range to deliver a voice that feels gentle yet powerful.
VertigoMAN WITH A MISSION
If you want to make the most of a low voice and sing something with a loud, gritty sound, I recommend Vertigo.
It’s a track by MAN WITH A MISSION, built around intense guitar riffs and scratching throughout, giving it a raw, aggressive feel.
In contrast to the rough instrumentation, the vocal line has a narrow range and few sustained notes, making it especially easy to sing for men with a husky low voice.
March 9Remioromen
This is Remioromen’s second single, released in March 2004.
It’s a slow ballad that starts with slightly laid-back, low-register vocals, but if you try singing it yourself, you’ll probably realize how hard it is to keep it stable with that gentle low tone.
The structure shifts from the verse, which showcases a rich, resonant delivery, to a much higher register in the chorus, creating a great contrast within the song.
Overall, it sounds very natural, but you can clearly feel the precise control of pitch changes and vocal production throughout.
No, that’s not it.Suzuki Masayuki
Released in January 1994, this was Masayuki Suzuki’s 17th single and his first maxi single.
It’s a groovy track with an “adult” mood that could be called Japanese soul-funk, very much in line with his lifelong devotion to R&B.
Strongly influenced by so-called Black music, it’s a song where you can fully enjoy his wonderfully rich, soulful singing.
His slightly husky voice with plenty of low-end really comes alive in the track.
He also handles Japanese lyrics—often tricky to fit over a 16-beat groove—beautifully.
KISS MEHimuro Kyosuke
The ninth solo single by Kyosuke Himuro, released in December 1992.
Speaking of Himuro, even back in his BOØWY days he often sang in the lower register, and listening again now, it’s clear that his natural vocal timbre is relatively low.
He’s the type of singer who really projects his chest voice.
You could call him a naturally gifted low-register vocalist.
By making extensive use of mixed voice and falsetto, the somewhat soft-sounding mid-to-high range contrasts nicely with his rich low tones, creating a unique allure in the music.
Songs by male artists known for their captivating low voices. Classic J-pop masterpieces and recommended popular tracks (21–30).
Island SongTHE BOOM
The Japanese rock band THE BOOM first released this hit song in January 1992.
Since then, numerous alternate versions have been produced.
The piece actively incorporates the traditional Okinawan scale (Ryukyuan scale) and the sanshin, a traditional instrument from Okinawa, the prefecture THE BOOM hails from, bathing the entire song in a “Ryukyuan mode.” At first listen, it may not seem like vocalist Miyazawa has formal experience singing folk music, but elements such as the slightly growling low register and the phrasing in the high notes clearly reflect strong influences from Okinawan folk (shima-uta).
It would be interesting to hear how practitioners of authentic folk music perceive it, but taken purely as a pop song, that “growling” low end packs quite a punch!