Iowa’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

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IMAWANOKIWA / Iyowa feat. Hatsune Miku

Listen once, and you might find it impossible to escape this mysterious music.

It’s a piece by Iyowa, a popular Vocaloid producer known for a distinctive style that could be described as a blend of chillout and rock, released in 2019.

Above all, the standout feature is the sound design, which makes it feel as if the record’s rotation speed is changing.

That sound really sticks in your ears, doesn’t it? And yet, it doesn’t tip too far into the avant-garde; it retains a solidly catchy element, which shows Iyowa’s keen sense and excellent balance.

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Apricot / Iyowa feat. Hatsune Miku

This work is exhilarating and brimming with a unique worldview.

It’s a track by the Vocaloid producer Iyowa, known for their forward-thinking musicality, released in December 2021.

Its restrained melodies and unpredictable song structure seize the listener’s attention, while the crisp beats set the body in motion.

Featured on the album “My Heritage,” the piece portrays feelings about growth, change, and the passage of time.

Tracing its meticulously crafted musical architecture step by step opens up new horizons of expression.

With its distinctive beauty and impulsive dynamism intersecting, this is a masterpiece that reveals something new with every listen.

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Before the Journey, After the Journey / Iyowa feat. Hatsune Miku (Journey’s Prequels, Journey’s Traces / Iyowa feat. Hatsune Miku)

The piece “Before the Journey, After the Journey” by Vocaloid producer Iyowa was released in February 2024.

It was created as part of Project VOLTAGE, the official collaboration between Pokémon and Hatsune Miku.

Its lyrics, depicting a young protagonist chasing a big dream, blend beautifully with the soothing sound arrangement.

The warm tone—filled with a longing for the unknown, bonds with family, and the joy of growing into one’s true self—will surely put your heart at ease.

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Let's go to an alien planet / Iyowa feat. Seikai (Take you to an alien / Iyowa feat. Seikai)

It’s cute and it feels pop, so why does it make me tense while listening…? This track by Iyowa, a Vocaloid producer whose unique musical path captivates fans, was released in 2022.

You’ll find here the “sounds only good Iyowa can create”: sound design that breeds dissonance, an unpredictable song structure, and Seikai’s innocent singing voice.

If you’re curious, definitely try interpreting the lyrics.

The moment you realize what situation this song depicts, your heart will skip a beat.

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Forgotten Thing / Iyowa feat. Hatsune Miku

It’s a Vocaloid track where aching sadness and maddening intensity intertwine exquisitely.

Created by Iyowa, it was released in April 2025.

While its jazz-inflected rhythm and horn section add a dazzling flair, the melody—rich with modulations—exudes a sense of melancholy.

The song tells of a memory-lost idol’s loneliness and the fear of being forgotten, and it’s deeply moving to hear her desperately trying to hold on to a self that has turned transparent.

When you find yourself wanting to reflect on your reason for being, this song will surely stay by your side.

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Great Actress / Iyowa feat. Hanakuma Chifuyu (actress / Iyowa feat. Hanakuma Chifuyu)

There’s nothing here but elements that capture your heart—both in the sound and the world it creates.

This track by Vocaloid producer Iyowa, known for their uniquely individual musical style, was released in 2023.

Built from vocals and poetry reading, it will enchant you in an instant.

The charm is endless: tones that dart about everywhere, vocal work that swells with noise, lyrics reminiscent of a dramatic reading—and on top of it all, a startling twist right at the end.

Be sure to watch the music video too, and listen all the way through to the last moment.

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Till your cheeks dry / Iyowa feat. Hatsune Miku (Hatsune Miku)

Be sure to give this song a listen in the autumn winds of wistfulness.

It’s a 2022 October release by composer Iyowa, who captivates Vocaloid fans with tracks that balance originality and catchiness, created as a collaboration with the apparel brand shabondama.

You’ll find yourself absorbed by the pattering piano tones and Miku’s gentle vocals.

The tender message in the lyrics—“Don’t hold back; it’s okay to cry”—really hits home.

The more carefully you listen, the more charm you’ll discover.

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