Aim for a high score! Karaoke songs for men to achieve top scores
If you’re simply aiming for a high score at karaoke, the key points for song selection will naturally be to choose songs with “easy-to-sing melodies,” “easy-to-understand lyrics,” and “clear, straightforward rhythms.”
That being the case, your picks will tend to come from the ’90s and earlier—so-called Showa-era and early Heisei kayōkyoku, new music, and J-pop.
Many recent songs have complex melodies and rhythms, and plenty of people think “This is hard!” after just one listen.
In this article, aimed at men who want to score high at karaoke, I’ve also proactively selected relatively singable tracks even from among more recent songs.
Compared to older hits, these are a bit more challenging to sing, but each song’s write-up includes tips and points to watch for to help you boost your score, so please use this as a guide and give them a try!
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Aim for a high score! Karaoke songs for men to achieve top marks (81–90)
OneRIP SLYME
This is a track by RIP SLYME, a group that can be considered one of the pioneers who brought hip-hop into people’s living rooms.
The flowing lyrics over a laid-back track feel incredibly pleasant.
Since there aren’t many pitch changes, it should be easy to sing even for those who aren’t confident in their singing.
The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP
This mid-tempo song has no forced developments and features melodies and rhythms that are easy to grasp.
However, there are a few points where, if you don’t pay close attention to your breathing timing, you might end up late on the next entry, so be careful about that.
cloudy skyDOES
As the opening theme for the fifth season of the TV Tokyo anime Gintama, a lot of people probably think of Don’ten when they hear Gintama! DOES is a band whose lower registers resonate more than the high ones.
It’s a rock track popular with men for karaoke, where stable low notes and a raw expressive style are key to high scores! The song itself is short at about three minutes.
Even first-time listeners can pick up Don’ten easily, and it’s highly recommended for rock fans! The trick to low notes is to use your breath well and release your voice slowly straight ahead.
If you push your voice out, the low notes resonate more and you can hear your own singing better.
That, of course, makes it easier to stay on pitch.
It’s important to get your voice solidly into the mic when you sing.
Until the World Ends…WANDS
A classic released on June 8, 1994, it became a huge hit as the second ending theme for the anime SLAM DUNK.
It’s a crowd-pleaser that’s especially popular among men at karaoke! When you actually try singing it, the tempo isn’t very fast, so any pitch deviations tend to stand out.
If you’re using scoring mode, it’s important to calmly track the pitch bar.
Also, for the long notes, not matching the pitch bar all the way to the end will cost you points.
If you sing with a grand, liberating feel—really letting your voice out—you’ll find your voice flows smoothly and comfortably.
In any case, it might be best to sing carefully right from the A melody!
gentianWANIMA
A song written as the theme for the Fuji TV drama “The Forensic Doctor Asagao.” In karaoke, it’s a challenging ballad that demands both high notes and expressive delivery! You can really feel WANIMA’s style, with soaring high notes woven into the flowing melody line.
The overall vocal range is B2–D5, and the chorus jumps into the high register all at once, so I’m worried people might strain their throats.
Also, there’s a prominent upper harmony from the chorus, so be careful not to get thrown off by it! It might help to sing with accents that resonate forward in the mask as a basic approach.
Plus, if you carry the same breathing feel from the verse into the chorus, you’ll likely run out of breath and your voice will choke.
Time your breaths and make sure to exhale fully as you sing!
absolute zeronatori
This track, pre-released on April 5, 2024, was written as the opening theme for the TV anime WIND BREAKER and has been generating a lot of buzz! In karaoke, it’s noted as a high-difficulty song that’s a worthy challenge for male singers.
The overall vocal range spans A#2 to G#4, which feels quite broad in the lower register.
It should be within a comfortable range for most men, but the key is how smoothly you can transition into falsetto.
Since the tempo is on the faster side, make sure to keep a solid sense of rhythm as you sing.
The melody line doesn’t feel like it moves up and down much overall, but the section after the first verse might be a bit intricate.
Stay pitch-conscious and keep your facial muscles lifted so you can consistently project from the same placement!
Aim for a high score! Karaoke songs for men to get top marks (91–100)
sparklingmosao.
A one-sided love song featuring lyrics from a woman’s perspective and Mosa-o’s gentle singing voice.
For karaoke, the range is relatively narrow and easy to sing, making it a song where you can focus on expressiveness.
The overall vocal range is E3 to A#4, which is comfortable to handle, and there isn’t much falsetto.
It’s recommended to sing clearly with a chest-voice focus.
There are occasional unique rhythms, so it’s important to thoroughly go over the melody line.
Also, the key modulates in the final chorus and the pitch goes up, so rather than forcing chest voice, skillfully switching to falsetto is a good tip for hitting the notes accurately!