[For Men] Tough Karaoke Songs: A collection of tracks that look cool if you can sing them!
If you’re confident in your singing voice and skills, you probably want to shine and steal the spotlight at karaoke with friends! Nail a tough song with ease, and you’re sure to become the center of attention.
In this feature, we’ve gathered songs that seem high in difficulty for men who take pride in their vocals and want to show off at karaoke.
Some of the individual song articles also include tips and checkpoints to keep in mind when actually singing.
Use this guide to take on challenging tracks and soak up the cheers from your friends at your next karaoke session!
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[For Men] Karaoke Challenge Songs: A Collection of Tracks That Are Cool If You Can Sing Them! (21–30)
Moechakka FireIssei
The song Moechakka Fire is currently a nationwide hit.
It’s one of Issei’s signature tracks, distinguished by its incredibly deep vocals.
The low register dominates most of the piece, reaching pitches that the average male likely can’t produce at all.
While elements like long sustained notes and vibrato are minimal, the work’s simply limited vocal range means only a very small number of people will be able to sing it.
If you’re confident in the depth and richness of your voice, definitely give it a try.
Even if you wait for a miracleSaucy Dog
Saucy Dog is a rock band that enjoys overwhelming support from young people.
Their defining feature, above all, is vocalist Shinya Ishihara’s high-tone voice.
Their famous song “Kiseki wo Mattetatte” is characterized by a dramatic melody themed around heartbreak.
The chorus reaches very high notes, featuring repeated use of mixed voice and falsetto.
In particular, the mixed voice parts appear at the most intense moments, so a certain degree of vocal thickness and power is required.
[For Men] Karaoke Challenge Songs: A collection of tracks that look cool if you can sing them! (31–40)
terminusmafumafu
Mafumafu is famous for his high-tone voice, but of course there are also songs where his masculine low register resonates.
The overall vocal range of the song is A#2–A#5, and he sings using pitches that aren’t often used either low or high.
The jumps are extreme, and you may have no idea how to produce something like A#5, but above all, make sure not to strain your throat from the low notes upward.
Be sure to consciously keep your facial muscles lifted—that’s a given! Start by using your breath very gently and softly.
You might feel short of breath, but get used to the song by using breathy whispering or consonants like the H-sounds.
KanadeSukima Suichi
It was Sukima Switch’s second single, released in March 2004.
In addition to being used as an insert song in the film “Rough,” it secured many other tie-ins.
To sing this song well at karaoke, it’s important to create a contrast between the slightly heartwarming mood of the first half and the powerful delivery from the D section into the final chorus.
Pay attention to how the beat feels in each part of the song as you sing.
LADYYonezu Kenshi
This is a digital-download-only single by Kenshi Yonezu, released in March 2023.
It was reportedly created as the CM song for Coca-Cola Japan’s “Georgia” commercial, the “Every day is quite a drama.” version.
Now, if you just listen casually, you might feel it’s a very pop melody and seems relatively easy to sing, but if you listen closely, you’ll notice there are many tricky spots to sing: skillful shifts between various vocal techniques in different parts of the song, rhythmic “tricks,” and a melody development in the D section that subverts the listener’s expectations.
Among all that, what I think is most important when you sing this song at karaoke is how you cut off or sustain notes in each phrase throughout the track.
Focus on that, study the original carefully, and then give it a try.
Wherever you areONE OK ROCK
This song is included on ONE OK ROCK’s fourth original album, Niche Syndrome, which was released in June 2010.
In 2016 it was featured in NTT Docomo’s TV commercial “Family,” among many other tie-ins, and has become a long-selling, major hit.
From the very beginning of the track, Taka’s achingly emotional high tone bursts forth, and just hearing it hints at how high the bar is for singing this song at karaoke.
The most crucial aspect of performing it is controlling a wide range of high notes—from the wistful timbre at the start to the powerful delivery in the chorus.
If you sing by clamping your throat, not only will you fail to achieve the artist’s open, ringing sound, but you may also hurt your throat.
Keep that in mind, and aim to deliver the song with a full, resonant voice.
Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts
One of the biggest hits of 2024, Creepy Nuts’ “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born.” Despite its nationwide popularity, it’s actually a fairly challenging track, featuring complex flows throughout.
To pull it off, you’ll need excellent diction and a strong sense of rhythm.
It goes over great at karaoke, so consider adding it to your repertoire.
If it feels too tough, teaming up with a friend to sing it is a solid option.