Takashi Hosokawa’s Beloved Disciple: Aimi Tanaka’s Easy-to-Sing Songs
Aimi Tanaka made her debut in 2021 as an enka singer while still a university student.
Even after graduating, she continues to thrive, gaining popularity with a modern take on enka that incorporates a wide range of expressive styles to expand the genre’s boundaries.
One of her biggest draws is her exceptionally strong vocal ability—highly praised by her mentor, Takashi Hosokawa.
Among female enka singers, her foundational vocal technique is top-tier, and as a result, her songs are on a completely different level of difficulty.
Many people may find it hard to add her songs to their repertoire.
So this time, we’ve selected some of Aimi Tanaka’s tracks that are especially easy to sing.
Playlist
| Takashi Hosokawa’s Beloved Disciple: Aimi Tanaka’s Easy-to-Sing Songs | |||
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| 1 | It’s not a confession of love, but…Tanaka Aimi |  play_arrow | A song with strong enka elements where the high notes are difficult |
| 2 | TATSUYATanaka Aimi |  play_arrow | Singing Commentary on TATSUYA by Aimi Tanaka |
| 3 | a pittanceTanaka Aimi |  play_arrow | A vocal piece that makes use of Aimi Tanaka’s rich, full-bodied voice |
| 4 | From Kyoto to HakataTanaka Aimi |  play_arrow | An enka-style song with captivating low-frequency overtones |
| 5 | Don’t scold me.Tanaka Aimi |  play_arrow | Enka songs that are easy for Aimi Tanaka to sing |
| 6 | GossipTanaka Aimi |  play_arrow | Aimi Tanaka’s Kayōkyoku-style Song Commentary |
| 7 | Osaka LonelinessTanaka Aimi |  play_arrow | Aimi Tanaka’s Osaka Loneliness is a kayōkyoku song |
| 8 | Younger brother,Tanaka Aimi |  play_arrow | From enka to kayōkyoku, mastering the backbeat is the challenge. |
| 9 | Ishikari ElegyTanaka Aimi |  play_arrow | Aimi Tanaka’s enka “Ishikari Banka” is authentic enka that captivates with fundamental vocal prowess. |
| 10 | I am me…Tanaka Aimi |  play_arrow | Aimi Tanaka’s classic song, a kayōkyoku piece with a pop lean |
| 11 | Cynical RainTanaka Aimi |  play_arrow | Tanaka Aimi’s signature song in the style of Showa-era kayōkyoku |
| 12 | NoraTanaka Aimi |  play_arrow | Aimi Tanaka’s “Nora” is an easy-to-sing, heartrending kayōkyoku (Japanese pop ballad). |
| 13 | Songstress of SolitudeTanaka Aimi |  play_arrow | Aimi Tanaka’s bluesy kayōkyoku (Japanese pop ballad) |
| 14 | Heartless LoveTanaka Aimi |  play_arrow | Songs that are easy to sing using the hiccup vocal technique |
| 15 | River of TearsTanaka Aimi |  play_arrow | Aimi Tanaka's Showa-era kayō pops: breath control and vocal timbre are key |