This is a sure hit! Hype songs men will want to sing as the first track at karaoke
I think there are quite a few chances to go to karaoke, but don’t you ever find yourself unsure what to sing for the first song?
It’s one thing if you’re going with close friends, but when it’s with work-related people or karaoke with someone you’re meeting for the first time, choosing songs can be tricky.
So in this article, we’ll introduce plenty of recommended first-song picks for men at karaoke!
Ideally, choose a song that can warm up the room or help you warm up your voice.
We’ve picked everything from nostalgic classics to the latest hit songs!
Alright, let’s take a look at which songs are recommended!
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This is a sure bet! Hype-up songs men will want to sing first at karaoke (61–70)
U.S.A.DA PUMP
A comeback hit by DA PUMP that popularized the term “so uncool it’s cool.” It’s easy for anyone to get into, and the choreography isn’t difficult, so it’s easy to copy! That said, since vocalist ISSA has a relatively high range, the song’s overall range is narrow at B3–B4, but the chorus stays high.
If you’re good at sustained high notes in chest voice, you’ll be able to sing the whole thing comfortably.
If high notes are tough for you, try moving your body while you sing—matching your movement to your timing should help you lock in those high notes more and more.
water lily blossomShonan no Kaze
This is the sixth single by Shonan no Kaze, a four-man reggae group.
It’s a summer song, but you can enjoy singing it any time of year.
Not only the melody and rap, but also interjections and call-and-response parts are sprinkled throughout, so everyone can join in.
The track is on the longer side at seven minutes, but the dynamic changes in tempo and mood keep everyone at karaoke engaged.
It’s a perfect pick if you want to kick things off with full energy from the very first song.
Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK
If you’re going to karaoke with close friends, I think it’s totally fine to kick things off with a high-energy song.
In that case, I recommend “Kanzen Kankaku Dreamer” by the rock band ONE OK ROCK.
It’s a track characterized by its fast tempo and driving feel.
There are lots of shout-heavy parts, so if you can pull it off, it’s guaranteed to hype up the room.
Also, while the lyrics contain a lot of English, the same phrases repeat often, so it’s relatively easy to remember.
Line up before loveOfisharu Higedan Dism
Released on April 22, 2015, “Koi no Maenarai” is a representative early track.
It’s a refreshing pop-rock tune with both lightness and warmth, and its march-like rhythm makes it very easy to get into! In their early days, HIGE DAN didn’t stack tons of high notes, and the keys are set in a range that’s relatively singable for the average male vocalist.
If you like HIGE DAN but feel their songs are too high to sing, definitely start with their early work.
There are plenty of songs that feel distinctly HIGE DAN without requiring soaring high notes! That said, there are still some higher parts, so it might help to sing with your facial muscles lifted and imagine resonating in your head throughout.
PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism
This is the second single by Official HIGE DANDism, a four-piece piano pop band, written as the theme song for the film “The Confidence Man JP: The Movie.” Lauded for its high level of craftsmanship and hailed as a masterpiece that will go down in J-pop history, it became a smash hit that brought the band’s name to a wide range of listeners.
While the tempo is relaxed and the rhythm easy to follow, the overall key is high and the melody features many leaps, so it’s best sung in a key that suits your range.
Although it’s a ballad, it’s such a well-known song that most people have heard it at least once, making it a great choice to kick off a karaoke session.
Soldier, run.B’z
“Hey, Brother!” is also a great pick for the opening track to get your spirits fired up.
Released in 2019 by B’z, the rock unit that has set countless records with their heavy sound and straightforward messages, it became well-loved as a support song for Japan’s national rugby team.
It resonates with B’z’s signature passionate message and a driving sense of speed and power.
There’s no way a B’z song won’t get you pumped—this is a track that truly makes your blood boil with excitement! Perfect when you want to hit it hard right from the start!
Someday, in a world of nothingnessmakaroni enpitsu
In addition to general rock, Macaroni Empitsu is a band with a wide musical range, from psychedelic to hard rock.
For men who like Japanese rock, you could say they’re an extremely popular band.
Among their songs, the one I especially recommend is Itsuka Nani mo Nai Sekai de.
Although the song sits in an easy-to-sing range of mid1 A to hi A, it still builds excitement properly, and in the chorus you can let out a big voice with a near-shouted feel.
The scat-like section at the end of the chorus starts with a shout, so it’s good to aim for a slightly more vigorous, rough vocal style.
