Japanese R&B Popularity Rankings [2026]

No, that’s not it.Suzuki Masayuki71rank/position

Masayuki Suzuki - No, That's Not It - Music Video

This is the 17th single by singer Masayuki Suzuki, who made his major debut as a member of the chorus group Rats & Star and has been hailed as the King of Love Songs since the 2000s.

The track was used in a commercial for Mitsutaka’s “Boutique JOY” and was released as a double A-side single together with “Shibuya de 5-ji,” making it one of his signature songs.

Despite its straightforward Japanese lyrics, his soulful vocals elevate it brilliantly into Black music.

When you think of Black music within J-POP, this is likely the first emotional number that comes to mind.

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Hoshino Takashi

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CRAZY OUTSIDEMIYACHI & Aoyama Teruma72rank/position

MIYACHI & THELMA AOYAMA – CRAZY OUTSIDE (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

The collaborative track CRAZY OUTSIDE by Thelma Aoyama and MIYACHI is a song with a hip-hop flavor.

MIYACHI is a Japanese American rapper based in New York, and his style that blends English and Japanese is seriously cool.

The song is included on his EP GOOD NIGHT TOKYO, released in January 2021, and it was also released as a single in March of the same year.

Its laid-back, programmed rhythm is the kind of sound you often hear in R&B and hip-hop, and it just makes you want to move your body.

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Hamada Takuya

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AtamiKroi73rank/position

Kroi – Atami [Official Video] #Kroi’s Atami

A five-member band, Kroi, whose members are all deeply rooted in Black music, has gained popularity with a mixed sound that blends a wide range of genres including R&B, funk, soul, rock, and hip-hop.

This digital-only single captures a nostalgic, warm atmosphere that evokes the title, expressing a perfectly airy lightness that links to summer.

Its pop, catchy melody will likely resonate naturally even with listeners who aren’t very accustomed to Black music.

It’s a superb fusion of time-honored musicality and a modern approach, a track with a soothing, floating feel that makes you want to keep listening.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Glimmering Dancin’BRADIO74rank/position

BRADIO - Kirameki Dancin' (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

A funky song and music video that feel like you’re watching a dance floor overseas.

It’s the second single released in 2018 by the three-piece band BRADIO.

The catchy tune naturally makes your body sway.

The members’ outfits are perfectly on point, too.

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Araki Jakkan

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Kimi-iro BiyoriMIHIRO75rank/position

MIHIRO ~Mairo~ / Kimi-iro Biyori

A standout talent in Japan’s R&B scene, he boasts an exceptional, borderless vocal ability that spans from HIPHOP tracks to slow ballads, along with a genius sense for melody.

His skill has been recognized both domestically and internationally, drawing significant attention from around the world.

The name MIHIRO was given by Teddy Riley, a legendary hitmaker representing the U.S.

R&B scene.

It’s a one-of-a-kind project name that plays on his real name “HIRO” and the phrase “My Hero.”

R.T.NKANDYTOWN76rank/position

KANDYTOWN – R.T.N

KANDYTOWN is a 16-member hip-hop crew.

This track is included on their first album, “KANDYTOWN,” released in 2016.

The club-ready sound that makes you want to dance is cool, and the song’s vibe, which evokes the city at night, is also stylish.

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Araki Jakkan

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Back To The FunkBRADIO77rank/position

BRADIO-Back To The Funk(OFFICIAL VIDEO)

A track included on the January 2017 release, Freedom.

It’s a perfect song for getting to know BRADIO, exuding a truly black funk vibe.

You can enjoy an authentic funk sound that hardly seems like it comes from a domestic band.

It’s a tune that should appeal to a wide range of ages.