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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.

Popular male singer-songwriters in Japanese pop (ages 21–30)

FUTURE LIGHTS feat.SNEEEZEK-MASSIVE×BERABOW

K-MASSIVE×BERABOW “FUTURE LIGHTS feat.SNEEEZE”OfficialMV
FUTURE LIGHTS feat.SNEEEZEK-MASSIVE×BERABOW

He might well be called the next-generation prince of the soothing hip-hop scene representing Akita.

His charm comes through even after he steps off the stage.

His positivity and single-minded dedication in life even encourage those who watch him.

A track that stands as an anthem for everyone chasing their dreams.

AgressibuKREVA

Released in 2007 as hip-hop MC KREVA’s ninth major single.

It was produced for the Nippon TV program “Renai Bukatsu.” It’s a song whose lyrics—messages about things that may be obvious but are important in life, and about the power to move forward—resonate deeply.

Popular male singer-songwriters in Japanese music (ages 31–40)

O days and lights of this lifeMEGAHORN

MEGAHORN [MV] O Days and Lights of This Life
O days and lights of this lifeMEGAHORN

Speaking of MEGAHORN, it goes without saying that he’s one half of the Gifu-born duo MEGARYU.

A heartwarming wedding song, this moving track captures in its music video the real moments of five couples on their actual wedding day.

It’s a song that’s sure to shine at weddings.

MEMoRIES feat. MoNaMr. Low-D

[Official] Mr. Low-D “MEMoRIES feat. MoNa”
MEMoRIES feat. MoNaMr. Low-D

Let me put it bluntly.

Can a love song sung by a hardcore hip-hop artist really hit you this hard? The gentle side of a man who fights every day—those words fit this track perfectly.

Of course, Mr.

Low-D has other signature songs, but I want you to listen to this one on purpose.

He’s bound to gain more female supporters.

Be sure to check out his other tracks as well.

Natural Radio Station / Tonkotsu Barikata feat. FREAKNatural Radio Station

A dance song by these guys from Hakata, Fukuoka—at this point, it’s no exaggeration to call them legends of the reggae scene.

Above all, the regional dialect is irresistibly charming.

It’s a killer tune that’s guaranteed to hype up any karaoke session.

Packed with hometown pride, it makes you want to hear localized versions from every prefecture.

iLifeRAY

RAY – i life (Official Music Video) [YouTube Ver.]
iLifeRAY

No matter what people say, he does what he does without doubting himself.

Isn’t that his artist style? The sound is so easy to listen to that some people even ask, “Is this reggae?”—it appeals to everyone and will likely be welcomed by those new to reggae as well.

We againSG

We Again (Wind Ensemble ver.) – SG (Official Behind-the-Scenes Music Video)
We againSG

Despite being half Japanese and half Korean, SG is a multilingual artist who continues to break conventions in the music industry.

Centered on pop, he showcases an expressive vocal range across diverse genres including R&B and ballads.

He began posting on TikTok in June 2020 and quickly rose to popularity with cover songs that blend Japanese and Korean.

In the summer of 2023, he made his major debut by launching LDH Records and his independent label, SUPERGENIUS Entertainment.

A proven talent who consistently ranks high on music charts, he has surpassed 28 million views on his YouTube lyric videos.

From beautiful soaring highs to rich, velvety mid and low tones, his versatile vocals captivate listeners across borders.