[Popular and Crowd-Pleasing!] Stylish Song Selections and Karaoke Tracks
Going to karaoke with coworkers or people you don’t know well can feel very different from singing with your usual crew, and many people aren’t sure what to sing.
For those who worry about the impression their song choice gives, or who want to come off as stylish or tasteful, we’ve put together a list of cool and cute “songs with good taste.”
From recent hits to slightly older tracks, these are all solid choices to keep in your back pocket.
If you’re not up to speed on the latest songs, use this as a reference—and give them a little practice!
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[Attractive and Crowd-Pleasing!] Stylish Song Choices: Karaoke Hits (1–10)
dancerVaundy
High-energy songs that you belt out are great for karaoke, but if you want to come off as stylish, it’s also a good idea to pick something you can sing loosely and laid-back.
Among those, Vaundy’s “Odoriko” is a standout with its alluringly languid vibe.
It doesn’t require much vocal power, so it works well as a warm-up song early on.
It’s also handy as a kind of water station to cool down when you’ve over-sung and your voice isn’t coming out.
Try using it in a variety of situations!
I want to see you.iri
Singer-songwriter iri delivers a distinctive sound infused with jazz and bossa nova.
Among her songs, the perfect pick for karaoke with someone you’re interested in is “Aitaiwa,” released in 2015.
It’s characterized by a sultry sound that evokes a mature love story.
The hip-hop–tinged rhythm and lyrics convey a candid longing to see the one you love.
If you sing while leaning into the song’s soft tones, you can bring its world to life.
How about pouring your feelings into the repeated phrases and trying this moody love song?
Blow Your CoverNumber_i
After a lineup change set them on a new path, Number_i’s track is brimming with ear-catching allure.
From a sweet kiss shared under pale moonlight to a deep immersion that feels like probing the ocean floor, it beautifully captures delicate emotional shifts.
Featured on the EP released in March 2024, this song portrays a heart wavering between love and desire, and is sure to resonate deeply with listeners.
For karaoke, it’s perfect for young people struggling with romance or anyone wanting to sing with feelings for someone special.
If you pour your emotions into it, you’ll surely move the hearts of those around you.
[Get Popular and Win the Crowd!] Stylish Song Choices: Karaoke Hits (11–20)
Invisible ManTokyo Incidents
Transparent Person, included on Tokyo Jihen’s 2006 album Adult, comes from a rock band composed of members with overwhelming performance prowess.
Over a driving, fast-paced rhythm, Ringo Sheena’s airy, translucent vocals unfold.
Despite the band’s technical playing, the song carries a classic, immediately appealing melody that will draw in first-time listeners.
The lyrics evoke a touch of melancholy while conveying warmth and compassion, making it a rock number with heart.
Why not try singing this track, which brims with a glamorous, cool allure?
Fake Love and HighballLET ME KNOW
This song by LET ME KNOW portrays the heartbreak of romance.
With a nostalgic melody and refreshing guitar sound, it leaves a strong impression.
The lyrics, which compare a woman drowning in a false love to a highball, resonate deeply.
Released in April 2024, it was also chosen as the theme song for the drama “Highballs for Snack-Bar Girls.” It has received high acclaim, including ranking second in iTunes’ Alternative category.
It’s perfect for those feeling the pain and ache of love.
It’s easy to sing at karaoke, and if you put your emotions into it, you’re sure to win the sympathy of those around you.
Eine KleineKenshi Yonezu
This song, notable for its gentle acoustic guitar tones, is included on Kenshi Yonezu’s album YANKEE.
Released in April 2014, it delicately portrays the joy of meeting someone precious intertwined with a poignant sense of sadness, along with feelings that defy words.
It was also used in a Tokyo Metro commercial, marking Yonezu’s first tie-in work.
If you can master conveying these complex emotions, you might just captivate everyone at karaoke.
ElegyKen Hirai
A song by Ken Hirai that sings of a heartrending love from a woman’s perspective.
Released in January 2007 as his 25th single, it was also used as the theme song for the Toho film “Ai no Rukichi” (The Prisoner of Love).
The emotions of a woman tormented by a forbidden love are conveyed through Hirai’s delicate vocals.
It may be a bit challenging to sing at karaoke, but if you pour your feelings into it, it’s sure to resonate with listeners.
This is a recommended track for when you want to feel the bittersweetness of love or express your feelings to someone special.