A popular male singer-songwriter in Japanese music
Singer-songwriters who write lyrics and compose their own music are especially rare and valuable artists among musicians of all kinds.
I imagine there are people who follow music focusing only on songs by singer-songwriters.
So, this time, we’ll introduce popular male singer-songwriters in Japanese music.
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Male singer-songwriters popular in Japanese music (91–100)
Flower ~A Flower for Everyone’s Heart~Kina Shoukichi
Shoukichi Kina is a pioneer of Uchinā pop, which fuses Okinawan tradition with contemporary pop.
He began his music career in 1967 and, leading the band Shoukichi Kina & Champloose, has brought the voice of Okinawa to the world.
His signature songs include pieces that express Okinawa’s brightness and others that embody a wish for peace.
In 1995, he received a Special Award at the Japan Record Awards.
His music has been a major hit not only in Japan but also in Thailand and China, earning international acclaim.
Kina’s vocals carry the culture and history of Okinawa, as well as a strong yearning for peace.
His moving songs are highly recommended for anyone who wants to feel the allure of Okinawa and the importance of peace.
High-Pressure GirlYamashita Tatsuro
Released in 1983 as Tatsuro Yamashita’s 10th single.
It was a lead single from the album “MELODIES” and was used at the time as the image song for ANA’s Resortpia Okinawa campaign.
In 2015, it was featured in a commercial for the Subaru Impreza Sport.
Someday…Shunsuke Kiyokiba
It was released in 2005 as Shunsuke Kiyokiba’s solo debut single.
The song was used as the theme for the TBS drama “Memory of Love” and peaked at No.
3 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
It also drew attention for its lyrics, which were said to be addressed to ATSUSHI, with whom he had sung as a co-vocalist during his time in EXILE.
By the time of the Christmas carolsInagaki Junichi
Junichi Inagaki, who is active as a singer, is from Miyagino Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture.
His 27th single, “At the Time of Christmas Carols,” was used as the theme song for the TBS drama Homework.
It became his biggest hit and achieved million-seller status.
dragonflyNagabuchi Tsuyoshi
It was released in 1988 as Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s 20th single.
Chosen as the theme song for the TV drama “Tonbo,” in which Nagabuchi himself appeared, it became a massive hit and achieved million-seller status.
The song powerfully portrays the frustrations and struggles of those who moved to the big city, longing for urban life after growing up in the countryside.
DREAMIN LIGHTNINJA MOB
Beyond the beauty of the tracks themselves, their greatest weapon is the two distinct, pleasing vocals.
Megane’s approachable vibe and their high-sense songs make them easy listening even for HIPHOP newcomers, and it goes without saying they have a large, genre-crossing fanbase.
scarecrowsadamasashi
Singer-songwriter Masashi Sada, affectionately known as “Massan” among fans and staff, is also known for his work as a television personality and novelist.
He made his major debut as part of the folk duo Grape, and became known nationwide with the hit song “Shōryō Nagashi” (Spirit Boat).