Songs that make you sound good at karaoke
Since the 2020s, the vocal skills demanded in Japan’s music scene have advanced dramatically, and most hit songs have become quite challenging.
Many people may feel that even if they want to sound good at karaoke, it’s hard to find the right songs.
So this time, we’ve picked out songs that make you sound great at karaoke!
Focusing mainly on Japanese music, we’ve selected a wide range from timeless classics to the latest hits.
Because these are songs that tend to “sound good,” we’ve centered our picks on tracks that are easy to sing—perfect even if you’re not confident in your vocal ability.
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Songs That Make You Sound Good at Karaoke (41–50)
Biri MillionYuri
Yuuri is a nationally popular singer-songwriter.
He’s known for being able to sing anything, from ballads to intense rock numbers.
One of his hit songs is Bilimillion.
While the arrangement has a somewhat ennui vibe, the vocal line is surprisingly rough, with shouts appearing at key moments.
If you can’t produce natural-sounding shouts like Yuuri does, try raising the key until the shouts come out more naturally.
Songs that make you sound good at karaoke (51–60)
Voice of the SeaUrashima Taro (Kenta Kiritani)
Kenta Kiritani’s hit number as Urashima Taro, “Umi no Koe” (Voice of the Sea).
Created by BEGIN, a popular band representing Okinawa, this piece is a masterpiece that blends Okinawan folk-style instrumentation with a catchy J-pop ballad.
Unusually for a Japanese ballad, it’s grounded in a somewhat robust, forceful vocal style.
As a result, despite being a ballad, it tends to make it easier to convey a distinctly masculine strength.
While women can certainly sing it as well, it’s a song that particularly tends to sound good when performed by men.
Morning GloryTatsuro Yamashita
Originally written for Mariya Takeuchi’s album “Miss M,” the song “MORNING GLORY” was later arranged by Tatsuro Yamashita himself.
Unusually for the time, the lyrics were also penned by Yamashita, and the light, shuffling beat gives it a refreshing feel.
Although the song is challenging due to its wide vocal range and intricate melodic movement, the lower register doesn’t appear often, so for karaoke, it’s best to set a higher key that matches your own range.
Also, to avoid slipping out of the bouncy rhythm, we recommend listening closely to the ensemble while you sing.
It’s Who We AreNulbarich
Nulbarich is a band centered around singer-songwriter JQ.
It’s pronounced “Nul-bah-rich.” Their sound has a stylish, dry vibe.
You can feel that personality in “It’s Who We Are” as well.
To put it simply, it’s like Gen Hoshino’s sound pushed all the way into chic.
It’s a cool, guitar-driven track, but surprisingly the vocals aren’t very difficult, so give it a try!
Summer AgainSakai Yuu
Yu Sakai is an artist rooted in Black music like R&B and soul.
His track Summer Again is one of his go-to summer songs.
I say “go-to,” but the song itself has a really strong personality.
Case in point: the music video was shot at that pool.
It’s got a bit of a sultry vibe.
The song uses vocal runs, but with a few tricks it’s actually easy to sing.
If you deliver the lines with a slightly tossed-off, spit-out feel, it should be easier to pull off!
Suzume feat. ToakaRADWIMPS
The song “Suzume feat.
Toaka,” released as the theme for the film Suzume, is a grand and beautiful piece that emphasizes its worldbuilding.
Even in 2023, it continues to enjoy enduring popularity, and the key point of this track is, above all, the pitch.
Compared to typical pop music, the arrangement is extremely restrained.
As a result, even slight pitch deviations can ruin it.
However, since techniques like vibrato or ad-libs aren’t used, you could say the difficulty of the vocal line itself is relatively low.
Because you are hereUru
The first digital-only single, “Anata ga Iru Koto de,” was written as the theme song for the TV drama ‘Theseus no Fune’ (Theseus’ Ship).
The lyrics weave a message about wanting to protect someone important to you—something many listeners may find themselves relating to.
Although the song stays in a generally high register, the melody has few notes and the range isn’t very wide, so you can sing it through if you focus on hitting each note accurately.
Once you can sing it comfortably, try adding dynamics and a whispery tone to enhance your performance.