[Suga Shikao's Masterpieces] A Curated Selection of Big Hits and Hidden Gems!

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Lukewarm Beer Suga Shikao

Many people probably attend class reunions when they go back to their hometowns for New Year’s, don’t they? After getting together for the first time in a while, the woman he had a crush on didn’t show up…

This sparks a story in which bittersweet memories from the past come flooding back.

The lyrics, which deftly contrast lukewarm beer with time that can’t be turned back, are deeply compelling.

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Shikao Suga (SUGA SHIKAO) / The Day of Beginnings feat. Mummy-D

It was their 26th single and was used as the opening theme for the TV Tokyo anime Tegami Bachi.

While Suga Shikao sometimes writes all the parts himself when composing, in this PV Suga Shikao performs every part.

The development leading into the chorus features Suga Shikao’s signature strong melodic turns, but perhaps due to its pairing with Mummy-D’s rap, the chorus uses a chord progression and structure that he doesn’t usually employ.

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Shikao Suga / Our Days

This clinging sensation, this languor.

It’s an early track where the meaning isn’t very clear, but it’s probably a love song.

The voice is still in its (pardon me) unsophisticated early stage.

Listening to this, you can really see how they’ve evolved and catch a glimpse of the artist’s effort.

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Shikao Suga / Coffee

A rare song that likens romance to “coffee.” It’s a track that showcases Shikao Suga’s distinctive poetic sensibility.

Released in April 2013, it fully demonstrates his signature sound, blending J-pop with elements of funk and soul.

The lyrics, packed with deep emotional expression and musical curiosity, brilliantly capture both the sweetness and bitterness of love.

In live performances, his broad musical range and passion truly come through.

Highly recommended for those who want to savor the complex emotions of romance or discover a new side of Shikao Suga.

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Shikao Suga / My Heart Starts Pounding

This is their third single, which gradually made their name known after being put on heavy rotation on Kansai’s FM802.

I’m someone who, thanks to its funky vibe and its nonsensical yet somehow confrontational feel, couldn’t get it out of my head—and before I knew it, I’d become a fan.

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Suga Shikao / Dash Through the Hit Chart

This was Shikao Suga’s major-label debut song.

With his unusual voice and distinctive lyrics, it was quite a sensational debut.

But it’s not like he suddenly burst onto the scene as a top artist because of it.

I think he struggled quite a bit before reaching where he is now.

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Suga Shikao / Phonoscope

It was used as the commercial song for Kanebo Cosmetics’ “T’ESTIMO” in their 22nd single.

In the music video, your eyes are drawn to bassist Ryuta Sakamoto’s groovy bass—he has long participated in live performances—and to the glamorous woman who appears.