[For Men] Want to Hype Up the Karaoke? A Roundup of Recommended High-Energy J-Pop/Rock
I think there are plenty of chances to go to karaoke—whether with friends, family, or coworkers—and once you’re there, you naturally want to get the crowd going.
You’re probably always wondering which songs will hype everyone up, right?
In this article, we’ll introduce a ton of great karaoke songs that are perfect for men and guaranteed to liven up the room!
We’ve picked popular tracks that often rank high on karaoke charts, so they’re sure to be a hit.
In addition to upbeat party anthems, we also recommend some beloved ballads.
Even if you’re thinking, “I’m not confident in my singing…,” don’t worry—there are plenty of easy-to-sing songs you can choose from.
Use this as a reference and have fun!
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For Men: Want to Hype Up Karaoke? A Roundup of Recommended Upbeat J-Pop Songs (211–220)
Pray[Alexandros]
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Many men probably like the Godzilla film series.
The song “Pray” by the band [ALEXANDROS], popular especially among young people, was chosen as the theme song for the 2019 film Godzilla: King of the Monsters.
With a grandeur befitting a movie’s main theme, it lifts your spirits just by listening.
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This is the song “Negai” by sumika, a rock band that’s rapidly rising in popularity.
It was also used as the theme song for the TV drama Ossan’s Love: In the Sky.
It’s a bittersweet love song that somehow evokes a wintry feeling.
Among recent hit songs, its key is on the lower side, making it an easy choice to try for men who struggle with high notes.
loveHoshino Gen
Gen Hoshino rose to popularity as an artist who represents the next generation of the J-pop scene.
His signature song is Koi, famous for the “Koi Dance.” It was also the theme song for the TV drama We Married as a Job! (Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu), in which Hoshino starred.
The track opens with a brilliant string intro, and its slightly fast tempo lifts your spirits.
Romantic Flightkome kome CLUB
This is the song “Roman Hikō” released in 1990 by Kome Kome Club, a large nine-member funk band.
It was used as the image song for a JAL (Japan Airlines) commercial.
Carl Smoky Ishii’s sultry vocals ring out powerfully.
The open, expansive arrangement and catchy melody captured the hearts of many.
It’s a track that’s guaranteed to get everyone fired up!
YOUNG MAN (Y.M.C.A.)Saijō Hideki
It’s one of Japan’s most crowd-pleasing songs—everyone knows it from commercials and more—and anyone can feel united with the music by doing the Y.M.C.A.
pose.
As for the YMCA pose, if you wave both arms in a rippling motion, it adds more of that Hideki Saijo vibe and takes the excitement up a notch.
A third of pure-hearted feelingsSIAM SHADE
Love songs and rock songs are music genres that are popular among men, right? A huge hit that blended those two is SIAM SHADE’s “1/3 no Junjou na Kanjou” (“One-Third True Feelings”).
It’s known for its cool guitar phrases and relatable lyrics, and it became one of SIAM SHADE’s signature songs.
It’s also a karaoke staple, so be sure to sing it and get the crowd going!
In conclusion
We’ve introduced plenty of karaoke crowd-pleasers recommended for men.
Along with upbeat, high-energy tracks, we also included popular, heartfelt ballads.
Every song is a hit that often ranks on karaoke charts, so they’re sure to get the party going! I’m sure there was at least one song that made you think, “I want to sing that!” Use the songs we featured as a reference and pick the perfect track for each moment!