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 low voices. Classic J-pop masterpieces and recommended popular tracks (41–50)
canaryYonezu Kenshi
A track included on Kenshi Yonezu’s fourth major-label album (fifth overall), STRAY SHEEP, released in August 2020.
Yonezu’s singing voice isn’t a rugged, low register like the so-called Showa-era kayōkyoku crooners; it contains plenty of higher overtones, and his vocal range is very wide.
He skillfully switches between resonant high notes and gentle falsetto, so he doesn’t really come across as a “low-voice singer.” Even so, the rich, deep lows he delivers in the non-chorus sections of this song are extremely appealing, and they make the high-register singing in the chorus stand out even more.
It’s a track that really lets you feel the height of Yonezu’s vocal ability and expressive power.
Speechless… Summer (Speechless… Summer JAYWALK ORIGINAL EDITION 1 Al Version)THE JAYWALK
This is THE JAYWALK’s (then J-WALK) 18th single, released in July 1991.
With sales approaching a million, it’s one of JAYWALK’s signature songs.
It’s a comfortable mid-tempo pop song; the vocals aren’t particularly high, and the melody and singing make effective use of the mid-to-high range.
That may reflect the early ’90s trend of crafting songs with a strong awareness of the karaoke market, where many people would sing them.
That said, the deft use of a soft mixed voice (middle voice) showcases the ease and confidence of a veteran act—by the time this song came out, they were celebrating their 10th anniversary since debut.
TRUE LOVEFujii Fumiya
This was Fumiya Fujii’s second single and his first release after The Checkers disbanded.
It came out in November 1993.
It was also the first song he composed himself.
Perhaps because of that, the melody is crafted to make the most of Fujii’s rich, low, sweet voice, resulting in a track that lets you fully enjoy his vocals and singing.
Amid that low register, the contrast with the falsetto touches and the high, belted notes in the chorus and other parts is exquisite as well.
Workin’ HardFuji Kaze
This is Fujii Kaze’s 13th digital-only single, released in August 2023.
It was reportedly written as the theme song for the Basketball World Cup.
Most of the first half is sung in a restrained, low register, but toward the end it shifts dramatically to a brilliant, high-toned vocal style—the contrast is one of the song’s highlights.
It’s a track that really showcases Fujii Kaze’s expressive vocal ability.
And of course, the low voice that’s the focus of this piece can be fully enjoyed in the first half!
Becoming a Thousand WindsAkiyama Masashi
This was Masafumi Akikawa’s debut single, released in May 2006.
Akikawa comes from a tenor background and studied classical vocal music, and the voice of someone formally trained in classical singing truly is special.
From a solid, resonant, and deep low register to high notes that never thin out, he delivers a magnificent vocal performance throughout the entire piece.
You don’t need any complicated reasoning to enjoy his voice—just revel in the clarity that rings across the full range!
Goodbye, KobeTakahashi Eiichi
Hailing from Shiga Prefecture and still something of a “hidden gem,” powerhouse kayō singer Eiichi Takahashi released his third single in July 2018.
When a male vocalist with a rich, masculine low register sings lyrics from a woman’s perspective, it can heighten the sense of allure and lead to great results—and this song is a prime example.
His voice may be on the “sweet” side, but Takahashi’s resonant lows vividly convey the woman’s emotions in the lyrics, while the high notes in the chorus further underline the poignancy.
There aren’t many singers of this type nowadays, so be sure to check him out now.
Of course, it’s also a great karaoke pick for men who excel in the lower register!
You To YouASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
A song by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION (hereafter referred to as Ajikan), released digitally on March 9, 2022.
Masafumi Gotoh, Ajikan’s vocalist, shows off his clear, soaring high notes in this track as well, but he’s also a very compelling singer in how he uses and delivers his lower range.
In this song, particularly in the A-melody sections, he presents a firmly grounded, resonant low voice.
If you pay attention to how he phrases the ends of lines, I think you’ll get a better sense of the appeal of his lower register.
The contrast with the expansive high tones heard in the chorus is also one of the track’s highlights.