Must-listen! Recommended! Spotlight on male solo artists in Western music

This time, we’re introducing male solo artists from Western music! Rather than a simple roundup, we’ve selected popular artists from each genre—hip-hop, rock, R&B, soul, and jazz.

In addition to their backgrounds, we explain in detail what makes them musically outstanding, covering techniques and musicality.

It’s put together so even longtime fans can enjoy it, so be sure to check it out!

Playlist

Must-listen! Recommended! Spotlight on male solo artists in Western music
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Stay With MeSam Smith		The artist who draws popularity with a delicate high-tone voice sa...
2	AttentionCharlie Puth		The popular car action movie “Wild Speed…”
3	StitchesShawn Mendes		With his sweet looks and singing voice, he has women around the world letting out yellow cheers…
4	24K MagicBruno Mars		An ar… whose ability is highly regarded around the world
5	My WayFrank Sinatra		Frank Sinatra's vocal prowess and career
6	Temperaturesean paul		A leading figure in the dancehall scene from Jamaica…
7	Shape of YouEd Sheeran		A hugely popular UK-born act known for its catchy musical style…
8	Is This LoveBob Marley		Known as the undisputed god of reggae...
9	Blinding LightsThe Weeknd		A singer-songwriter who represents Canada, …
10	Someone You LovedLewis Capaldi		Lewis Capaldi's musical success and appeal
11	Pink + WhiteFrank Ocean		Frank Ocean breathes new life into R&B with his inventive music
12	GhostJustin Bieber		Despite being only 14 years old, they are active on a global scale…
13	HappyPharrell Williams		An American who commands an overwhelming presence in the music world…
14	Yeah 3xChris Brown		One of the artists who represent the R&B scene…
15	CradlesSub Urban		A sound centered on dark indie pop…
16	LocationKhalid		Khalid, rising R&B star, debut smash hit
17	Beautiful ThingsBenson Boone		Benson Boone sees a surge in popularity with his emotional vocals
18	LuvTory Lanez		R&B and hip-hop artist from Canada
19	Hotline BlingDrake		Individuality in the 2000s hip-hop scene...
20	Sexual HealingMarvin Gaye		Known as a revolutionary figure in soul music…
21	Slow HandsNiall Horan		Niall Horan’s solo success and the appeal of folk-pop
22	HumanRag’n’Bone Man		The song “Human,” released in 2017…
23	Lightning StrikesKlaus Nomi		A leading figure of early-1980s new wave…
24	Booty SwingParov Stelar		Known as a pioneer of electro swing…
25	Untitled (How Does It Feel)D’Angelo		The singer, known as a pioneer of neo-soul…
26	Me and Mrs. JonesBilly Paul		Billy, who represents Philadelphia soul…
27	CirclesPost Malone		Centered on hip-hop, while also drawing on rock, R&B, and more…
28	For Your EntertainmentAdam Lambert		Speaking of idols, the ones whose talent is the real deal are arti...
29	Can’t Stop the Feeling!Justin Timberlake		Justin Timberlake singer's achievements
30	Risveglio di una CittàLuigi Russolo		A leading figure of Futurism representing early 20th-century Italy…
31	Me Muero, Me MueroMoncho		Spanish bolero singer Moncho, from Spain, sa...
32	ForeverChris Brown		Chris Brown's musicality and talent
33	As It WasHarry Styles		The appeal of Harry Styles’s music and talent
34	Despacito ft. Daddy YankeeLuis Fonsi		A singer-songwriter representing Puerto Rico…
35	SunflowerPost Malone, Swae Lee		Post Malone, a skilled artist who fuses multiple genres
36	Feeling GoodMichael Bublé		Overwhelming in the contemporary standard jazz scene…
37	Watermelon SugarHarry Styles		The Bo… from the UK who attracted attention from women around the world
38	Think DifferentNujabes		A unique sound that fuses jazz and hip-hop…
39	Buy U a Drank ft. Yung JocT-Pain		T-Pain changed the music scene with his innovative Auto-Tune.
40	BernadetteIAMX		Known as a leading figure of dark cabaret…
41	MONTEROLil Nas X		A strikingly unique presence in the contemporary hip-hop scene…
42	Billie JeanMichael Jackson		Michael Jackson’s innovative achievements in music and dance
43	So SickNe-Yo		Ne-Yo, active worldwide in R&B music
44	Love SosaChief Keef		Known as a pioneer of Chicago drill, Ch…
45	Lucid DreamsJuice WRLD		Juice from Chicago, Illinois, USA...
46	Rap GodEminem		With overwhelming skills, earning respect from heads around the world…
47	StrongerKanye West		The rap … which is also popular among many heads in Japan
48	U Got It BadUsher		Usher, the legendary R&B singer and dancer.
49	Presence or absence of bleedinghaino keiji		Since the 1970s, Japan’s avant-garde…
50	Dale LuzAntonio Carmona		Blowing a new wind into Spain’s flamenco scene…
51	Malagueñas (1)Antonio Chacón		The god of flamenco, Antonio Chacón…
52	All of MeJohn Legend		Shi..., who is also active as a music producer,
53	All My Life ft. J. ColeLil Durk		Lil Durk is a top artist in drill music.
54	Englishman In New YorkSting		Active in the 1970s as the band The Police…