[Western Music] A roundup of male singers who were active in the ’90s
When it comes to the Western music scene of the ’90s, genres like grunge, country pop, R&B, and hip-hop were all fiercely competing with one another.
The artists who thrived in each of these scenes are still remembered as legends today and have influenced many of the artists active now.
In this article, we’ll focus on male singers among the overseas artists who were prominent in the ’90s and introduce our recommended picks.
Take this opportunity to explore the voices of many singers and find your new favorite artist.
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[Western Music] Roundup of Male Singers Who Were Active in the ’90s (71–80)
Shed the wallabySenri Oe
Before his official debut, Senri Oe was active in Sapporo, and this is the song with which he made his nationwide debut.
His wholesome image really comes through, and combined with his charming smile, he was popular with the girls.
The pop, catchy melody is great—it makes you want to dance!
Night of 15Yutaka Ozaki
The debut song of legendary singer-songwriter Yutaka Ozaki.
At the time, he was still in high school.
From the intro it feels almost divine and really gets you hyped.
Despite being young, his cool, mature style of singing is sensual, and even though you couldn’t exactly call it skillful, his voice is incredibly captivating!
GuitarKeiichi Sokabe
This is the debut solo single released by Keiichi Sokabe, who was active in Sunny Day Service before the band broke up.
As expected, the simple guitar melody evokes a sense of nostalgia.
When it comes to singing about Tokyo, no one can beat this guy.
[Western Music] A roundup of male singers who were active in the 1990s (81–90)
Treasure IslandSeishiro Kusunose
A versatile singer-songwriter whose style changes with each song, Seishiro Kusunose’s debut track.
Since his student days, he had broadened his network among a wide range of musicians, and with this song he finally made his long-awaited debut.
The harmonies are supremely pleasant, and it’s a truly great song that conveys real emotion.
Even just the “Oh~” vocals make my heart skip a beat.
Boy in the back alleyShogo Hamada
This is the solo debut song of Shogo Hamada, who originally was a professional drummer.
His trademark sunglasses have been a constant since his debut.
Looking back on his own youth, he wrote both the lyrics and music the day before his 23rd birthday, which is why the song ends at age 22.
All I DoKoji Tamaki
This is Koji Tamaki’s solo debut song, released when he was overwhelmingly popular as a member of Anzenchitai.
It’s a piece crafted with a one-of-a-kind sensibility that offers a charm distinct from the band.
Even Koji Tamaki, who later had a massive hit with ‘Den-en,’ was singing songs like this at the beginning.
Regret in the RainJunichi Inagaki
This is the debut single of Junichi Inagaki, famous for the 90s-defining Christmas song “Kurismasu Kyarosu no Koro ni” (“When Christmas Carols Are Playing”).
The upbeat chorus and the bittersweet-feeling interlude strike a perfect balance.
There’s a song by the idol group Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku called “Doshaburi Regret,” which is likely an answer song to this track.