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Introducing the ranking of popular songs by eill, a former member of Plusonica

Singer-songwriter eill, who originally performed under the name ENNE and was also active as a member of Purasonica, made her major solo debut in 2021.

She has been working energetically, holding solo concerts not only in Japan but also in South Korea.

In 2024, she also began activities with CHIANZ, a girls’ band formed by four childhood friends, raising expectations for even greater success in the future.

This time, we present a ranking of eill’s most popular songs!

Introducing the ranking of popular songs by eill, a former member of Plusonica (11–20)

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eill | palette (Official Music Video)
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This commercial showcases how staying hydrated not only maintains your health but also refreshes your mood, illustrated through Alice Hirose.

We see her slowed down by the heat until she finds an Aquarius in her bag, hydrates, and gradually moves with more energy.

Enhancing the refreshing visuals is the song “palette,” performed by singer-songwriter eill.

Its dance-music-inspired, dynamic beat layered with her radiant vocals conveys a powerful sense of forward momentum.

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eill | SPOTLIGHT (Official Music Video)
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Eill is a female singer-songwriter who began her solo career in 2018.

She also works as a composer, having written songs for artists such as NEWS, m-flo, and SKY-HI.

Among her works, the one I especially recommend is Spotlight.

While it has a pop vibe, it incorporates elements of Black music throughout, and in some sections she showcases advanced vocal techniques known as vocal improvisations (often called “fakes” in Japanese music terminology).

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eill | fortnight (Official Music Video)
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eill is a female singer-songwriter who has gained popularity for her stylish musicality inspired by Western pop.

If you’re a woman looking for chic tracks, you’ve probably heard one of her songs at least once.

Among eill’s catalog, the one I especially recommend for women with lower voices is “fortnight.” It’s a refreshing song, but the A section is centered around the low range, and the pre-chorus and chorus focus on the mid range, which helps highlight the richness of lower female vocals.

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eill | happy ending (Official Lyric Video)
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Singer-songwriter eill, who used to belong to plasónica and made headlines in 2018 when she changed her name from ENNE.

Her 9th digital single “happy ending,” chosen as the theme song for the dating reality show Love Transit, is striking for its contrast between airy production and her sultry vocals.

The lyrics, which depict complex feelings toward a partner, convey the difficulty of love that can’t be neatly defined in black and white.

It’s a heart-wrenching track with a comfortable beat and a sentimental melody that tightens your chest.

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eill | happy ever after (Official Music Video)
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This is a moving ballad that tenderly sings about the importance of laying yourself bare.

Released in August 2024 as the 14th digital single featuring vocals by eill, the track serves as the theme song for Amazon Original’s dating reality show Love Transit, Season 2.

From a quiet opening, the arrangement gradually builds in layers, sending shivers through your chest.

The melody, the vocals, and the beautiful soundscape create a feeling of being enveloped from head to toe.

It portrays the pain of heartbreak, lingering attachment, and the struggle with the gap between ideals and reality—making it a song you’ll want to hear when you need the courage to move forward.

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eill | hikari (Official Music Video)
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This is Japanese singer eill’s 11th digital single, released on June 21, 2021.

It was created as an original number for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.

drama “Night Doctor.” The song is a mid-tempo track with a slightly bittersweet melody, and eill’s vocals showcase rich expressiveness, deftly employing mixed voice and falsetto.

While maintaining an overall soft impression, her singing clearly delineates contrasts between the song’s sections—truly impressive.

Since it isn’t a song where you can simply belt out straightforward high notes, it might be a bit challenging to sing at karaoke.

But precisely because of that, if you can perform it with expressiveness approaching the original, it’s likely to move those around you.

It’s also an excellent choice as a practice piece for female singers aiming to develop soft high tones.

Introducing the ranking of popular songs by eill, a former member of Plusonica (21–30)

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This track, included on the February 2022 album “PALETTE,” feels as if it melts into the stillness of the night.

Over a soothing R&B-based groove, eill’s delicate vocals shimmer.

The lyrics depict a complex state of mind—like being inside a birdcage—yearning for freedom while still wanting to be protected.

The protagonist’s desire to be loved just as they are mirrors the anxieties many of us carry.

It’s a perfect number to have as background music when you want to cherish some time alone.