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