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EGO-WRAPPIN’ Popular Songs Ranking [2026]
Formed in Osaka in 1996, EGO-WRAPPIN’ is a skilled duo highly acclaimed across various fields for their style, which reinterprets Showa-era pop, blues, and jazz and brings them into the modern music scene.
Here, we’ve compiled a ranking of EGO-WRAPPIN’s most popular songs.
EGO-WRAPPIN’ Popular Song Rankings [2026] (1–10)
Once…EGO-WRAPPIN’1rank/position
With a subdued yet sensual saxophone tone making a striking impression in the intro, listeners are immediately drawn into the world of the song.
This is “Once…” (“Katsute…”) by the Osaka-born duo EGO-WRAPPIN’, released in 2001.
It’s included on the album Midnight Deja Vu (Michishio no Romance).
By skillfully blending elements of jazz blues and Japanese kayōkyoku, EGO-WRAPPIN’ have forged a style all their own.
In this track, carried by a waltz rhythm, you can savor refined performances on guitar, piano, bass, and horns.
Rising even more freely and resoundingly above those instruments is the voice of vocalist Yoshie Nakano.
When it comes to creativity as a vocalist, no one surpasses her.
“Once…,” EGO-WRAPPIN’s song about an adult parting—be sure to give it a listen.
Cherry on the beakEGO-WRAPPIN’2rank/position
EGO-WRAPPIN’s song “Kuchibashi ni Cherry” caught people’s attention as the theme song for the 2000 drama Private Detective Mike Hama.
Yoshie Nakano’s vocals, blending distinctive jazz with Showa-era pop, feel like a timely burst of energy.
Released from the album Night Food, this track is a perfect fit for women in their 40s who never seem to tire.
On busy workdays, when you want to recharge, riding its rhythm naturally lifts your spirits.
Its melody—sweet like ripe fruit and at times sharp—will surely brighten your heart!
Neon Sign StompEGO-WRAPPIN’3rank/position
A powerhouse unit, EGO-WRAPPIN’.
They have a strong following among hardcore music fans and have produced numerous classics.
Among their songs, the one I especially recommend to men is Neon Sign Stomp.
It features a dark, jazzy melody reminiscent of early Showa-era Japan, with a deeply cool, melancholic vibe throughout.
In the original, the chorus comes in with falsetto, but for male singers, singing it in chest voice works perfectly well.
Love SongEGO-WRAPPIN’4rank/position
Lastly, a Japanese band.
EGO-WRAPPIN’ usually does a lot of jazz and rock, but this track is a collaboration with the authentic ska band The Determinations.
It’s super rocksteady—sweet and bittersweet.
Yoshie Nakano’s excellent singing and voice double the heartache!
Heaven and the White ClownEGO-WRAPPIN’5rank/position
EGO-WRAPPIN’ is a music duo formed in Osaka, and they’re one of those artists I wish more people knew about.
It’s pronounced “Ego Wrappin,” and the name means “not putting oneself out front.” Apparently, they borrowed the phrase from something their favorite artists, De La Soul, once said in an interview.
I really want you to listen to this song, ‘Tengoku to Shiroi Pierrot’ (Heaven and the White Pierrot).
You’ll be surprised—like, “I had no idea music like this existed!”—because no label like art, literature, or fine art quite fits.
It might be their heaven—and their “future,” too!
ByrdEGO-WRAPPIN’6rank/position
This is a song by the musical duo EGO-WRAPPIN’, known for their stylish, jazz-inspired sound.
It was included on the mini-album “His choice of shoes is ill!” released in 1999.
The lyrics are entirely in English, expressing the wish to be loved by someone special forever.
The piano has a gentle tone that seems to seep deep into your heart, and the vocals are sweet and wonderful.
Midnight Déjà Vu ~The Blues of Colors~EGO-WRAPPIN’7rank/position
Formed in Osaka Prefecture, this pop-rock band has earned strong support not only from fans but also from music industry professionals for their accessible melodies and swing-infused songs sprinkled with jazz elements.
A one-of-a-kind sound that brings jazz to the masses.