[Japanese R&B] Notable Classics & New Tracks, Representative Songs of Japanese R&B
This playlist is packed with Japanese R&B.
Centered on authentic, high-quality Japanese R&B that lets you feel a refined vibe, it also picks up plenty of newer tracks that reflect recent trends.
With beautiful vocals and grooves, you’ll surely be wrapped in a comfortable wave of sound.
Be sure to enjoy the unique resonance of the Japanese language as you listen.
I’d be happy if this becomes a starting point for exploring and discovering new songs.
Alright then, let’s enjoy it together!
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[Japanese R&B] Notable Masterpieces & New Tracks: Representative Songs of Japanese R&B (61–70)
Don’t Beyouen kingyo
A bewitching goldfish that uses hip-hop as its foundation to evoke the humidity and luster of the night.
Perhaps you’ve been looking for stylish R&B but haven’t quite found a track that resonates.
If so, we recommend this song they released in August 2025.
Over a minimal, slightly shadowy track, it delicately portrays complex emotions like missed connections and loneliness.
By repeating messages like “don’t be sad” and “don’t be angry,” it creates a distinctive, emotional rhythm.
Crafted by a powerhouse duo whose early signature track “BLACK” reached No.
1 on Spotify’s domestic Viral chart, this is a deep, city-night-appropriate piece.
2 (feat. Lee Youngji)Hoshino Gen
Singer-songwriter Gen Hoshino, whose talents are drawing attention as he thrives across a wide range of fields beyond music, has released a track featuring Korean rapper Lee Youngji on his first album in about six and a half years, Gen.
The sound is captivating, with Hoshino’s groovy production blending seamlessly with Lee Youngji’s rap.
The Tokyo nightscape shown in the music video feels like a shared inner landscape of the two, resonating amid the city’s lights and shadows.
This song stands out on the album slated for release in May 2025, and fans are still talking about the moment Lee Youngji made a surprise appearance to perform together at the Seoul stop of the Asia tour.
It’s a cool number, perfect for those solitary, late-night hours.
CUBEiri
A funky R&B tune by iri, whose smooth groove evokes a midsummer night’s breeze.
The song gently portrays the way a heart that’s closed off and rigid gradually changes shape with time, eventually fitting with someone again.
Its poetic lyrics, hinting at feelings that won’t fully melt and the shifting forms of love, seem to quietly cradle both the hope and the heartache of romance.
Released in August 2025, the track was written as the theme song for ABEMA’s dating show “Girl or Lady Season 2.” With ESME MORI as sound producer, its urbane, polished sound is perfect for a late-summer drive or a solo chill-out night at home.
It’s a song that subtly exudes good taste—one that adds color to everyday life.
ripping sound; the sound/feel of something tearing or splitting (meri-meri)CRAZY KEN BAND
Crazy Ken Band, the top sound creators in the East.
They’ve been active since 1997, and their 2002 single “Tiger & Dragon” became a sensation, earning them nationwide popularity.
One of their signature songs, “Meri Meri,” released as a single in 2006, gained acclaim for its R&B-centered melody and lyrics depicting mature romance.
If you’ve only listened to “Tiger & Dragon,” you’ll probably be shocked, thinking, “They’re such a soulful band?!”
RainEmyli
Emyli is an R&B singer who was active in the 2000s.
Having attended an American school from a young age, she can sing in English at an almost native level, and she’s also an academic elite who graduated from Sophia University.
One of her hit songs, Rain, features a soulful melody that evokes Alicia Keys’s Falling.
It’s a recommended track for those who enjoy R&B that leans toward soul music.
99’ feat. CrazyBoyMukai Taichi
Centered around R&B elements, Taichi Mukai masterfully blends in various influences like electro and ambient to craft a truly one-of-a-kind sound.
“99’ feat.
CrazyBoy” is a genre-defying track that fully showcases his originality.
While the overall vibe leans toward trendy chill-out R&B, the chorus features a catchy melody reminiscent of classic idol pop, and the addition of a rap section makes the structure even more compelling—truly impressive!
Groove MeShunské G & The Peas
Shunské G & The Peas is a soul band known for their authentic, striking sound.
It’s pronounced “Shunsuke G and the Peas.” Their soul and R&B aren’t simple imitations of US or UK styles; rather, they weave those genres into the fabric of Japanese J-pop.
Their track Groove Me is packed with their distinctive musicality.
If you’re into funky R&B, this one will hit the spot.