[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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Music classSasaguchi Noise Harmonica
The debut song of Sasaguchi So-on Harmonica, whose name resounded through live houses and the indie scene.
It’s a masterpiece that really conveys they make music out of genuine love.
The way it sings about everyday life with unique expressions and an unusual vocal style is seriously addictive.
It's true.Kenji Endo
The debut song of Kenji Endo, better known by his nickname “Enken.” Though Enken is strongly associated with rock, his debut track is a straight-up folk song.
It’s a solo performance with just one guitar and vocals.
His use of pauses is exquisite—it’s enough to make you fall in love.
Rainy ArashiyamaTsuyoshi Nagabuchi
Now Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi is ruggedly muscular, tanned, looks tough, and has a stern face, but when he debuted he was scrawny.
Still, his vocal ability is outstanding.
He’s great on guitar too, and you can’t help but get absorbed in listening.
I think it’s a masterpiece on par with “Shabondama,” which was released in ’91.
Blaze Of GloryJon Bon Jovi
Included on the 1990 album “Blaze of Glory.” Born in 1962.
A singer-songwriter from New Jersey and the vocalist of Bon Jovi.
This single was cut from the album he released, inspired by a film, around the time rumors were swirling that Bon Jovi might be breaking up.
It’s a straightforward rock number, and honestly, it wouldn’t have been out of place as a Bon Jovi track.
Downtown of DespairToshinobu Kubota
The debut song of Toshinobu Kubota, who works as an R&B singer in Japan and abroad.
At the time, hardly anyone knew about this kind of Black music, so it left a vivid impression on everyone who heard it.
Compared to now, his vocal ability was quite a bit inferior.
CIRCUS TOWNTatsuro Yamashita
The title track from Tatsuro Yamashita’s first solo album, Circus Town, released after the breakup of Sugar Babe, the band he was a member of.
It’s also a song that recreates the 16-beat style often played in New York, featuring a cool saxophone solo in the interlude.
[Western Music] A roundup of male singers who were active in the ’90s (91–100)
We’ve Got It Goin’ OnBackstreet Boys
Formed in 1993.
They debuted in 1995 with the single “We’ve Got It Goin’ On.” Although sales were lackluster in their home country of the United States, peaking at No.
69 on the Billboard Hot 100, they gained popularity in Europe and subsequently grew into a group with worldwide fame.