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

Once you hear this sweet, sweet voice, no explanation will be necessary.
Entranced by it, countless artists keep sending love calls his way.
Even artists in the R&B scene are asking him to feature.
I want you to listen to his own tracks as well as the songs by the many artists from different genres he’s involved with.
You’ll appreciate HISATOMI even more.
contrarianJ-REXXX feat. RAM HEAD, APOLLO, Kotobuki-kun, THUNDER, TRIGGER, TOP RUNNER

A cheeky music video and a track bursting with the artists’ free-spirited, distinctive color.
Once you hear it, it’s so addictive you’ll feel brainwashed and want to play it over and over.
The pre- and post-scenes in the MV are strangely rewatchable once they hit your sweet spot.
A top-tier song crafted by the Osaka reggae collective and J-REXX.
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.
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.
Popular male singer-songwriters in Japanese music (ages 41–50)
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.


