A popular pop-funky song by MONKEY MAJIK. A masterpiece that cherishes Japanese tradition.
MONKEY MAJIK is a rock band known for hit songs like “Sora wa Marude.” Formed in Aomori in 2000, the band went through member changes and now consists of Canadian brothers Maynard Plant (vocals/guitar) and Blaise Plant, along with Japanese members DICK on bass and tax on drums—a hybrid four-piece.
They rose to fame with the hit “Around The World,” the theme song for the drama Saiyuki.
Their music features beautiful, Japanese-focused lyrics and catchy melodies.
At the same time, their covers and collaborations with celebrities and artists showcase a free-spirited sense of fun that’s a big part of MONKEY MAJIK’s appeal.
Many of their songs carry a funky, comfortable groove that lifts your spirits.
Enjoy a wealth of classic tracks from MONKEY MAJIK, who are based in Sendai!
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A popular pop-funky track by MONKEY MAJIK. A classic that cherishes Japanese tradition (1–10)
ChangeMONKEY MAJIK
Change, released in 2007, was also featured in a car commercial.
The standout highlight is the collaboration with the Yoshida Brothers, masters of the Tsugaru shamisen.
From the intro, the Japanese aesthetic draws you in.
The song is performed entirely in English from start to finish.
Digging into the lyrics reveals a strong desire for personal transformation.
The driving energy centered around the shamisen, which perfectly matches the message, is also awesome.
Enjoy this seamless fusion of Japanese and Western styles.
DeliciousMONKEY MAJIK
It’s included on their tenth original album, “southview.” Since the album’s concept is “to make your heart dance,” this track, too, has a calm yet beat-driven, danceable vibe.
Uma-velousMONKEY MAJIK
‘Umarvelous’ is a song released in 2018.
It’s a collaboration with Sandwichman, the comedy duo who have won the M-1 Grand Prix.
While it has a stylish coolness, it’s packed with gags that will make you laugh out loud.
Seriousness and humor coexist here.
It’s a feat made possible by the high level of both the music and the comedy.
If it hits your sweet spot, you could listen to it endlessly.
It’s a playful track from MONKEY MAJIK and the members of Sandwichman.
MONKEY MAJIK’s popular pop-funky songs. Masterpieces that cherish Wa (Japanese aesthetics) (11–20)
BelieveMONKEY MAJIK × Eito
Believe, a collaborative song by MONKEY MAJIK and Eito, is included on the best album 20th Anniversary BEST Kachou Fuugetsu.
MONKEY MAJIK’s groove and worldview, shaped by songs about human warmth and love, blend with Eito’s unpretentious, beloved vocal style to create even greater conviction that gently resonates in the heart.
It’s a love song that lets you feel the brightness of hearts connecting—yesterday’s enemy becoming today’s friend.
Eito’s ad-libs are fantastic, too.
It really puts you in a positive frame of mind.
SAKURAMONKEY MAJIK
This is “SAKURA,” a song you’ll want to listen to in spring, released in 2010.
Spring is the season of meetings and farewells—the time to move on to the next step.
There may be moments of struggle.
Those feelings are woven into “SAKURA.” You can sense the frustration of not being able to move forward smoothly, yet it’s a beautiful song that also conjures scenes of cherry blossoms.
By the time you finish listening, you’ll feel refreshed and ready to take your next step.
In the music video, Maynard Plant appears with a chonmage topknot—he looks very cool, so don’t miss it.
EdenMONKEY MAJIK
Fruits Basket is a work that gained popularity as a shoujo manga.
The song chosen as the ending theme for its anime adaptation is Monkey Majik’s “Eden.” It’s also included on their best-of album “20th Anniversary BEST,” released in 2021 to commemorate the band’s 20th anniversary.
It’s a warm, love-filled track.
Monkey Majik’s songs are known for lyrics that speak to the heart, and this song shares that characteristic.
While it has a different charm from “SAKURA,” it, like “SAKURA,” evokes the sparkling feeling of spring.
Graduation, and on to the future.MONKEY MAJIK
The fifth single released by MONKEY MAJIK under ‘Monkey Majik + SEAMO.’ It was released on March 14, 2007.
SEAMO’s rap adds a great spice to this medium-tempo graduation encouragement song that makes you want to move your body and puts you in a fun mood.