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Easy to sing: Cool songs by female artists that sound great when sung by men

“Songs by female artists are hard to sing…” You hear that a lot, but that’s not necessarily true!

The reason female songs can feel difficult is the difference in vocal range between men and women.

In other words, as long as you adjust the key, you can sing songs by female artists just fine.

That said, women often have a wider range than men, so in that sense, male singers may find female artists’ songs a bit harder to sing.

So this time, we’ve picked out female-artist tracks that are especially cool in style and easy for men to sing.

We also touch on some professional vocal knowledge and techniques, so be sure to check it out!

[Easy to Sing] Cool Female Songs That Sound Great When Sung by Men (21–30)

Boogie on a boring nightMaron Hamada

Marun Hamada “Boogie on a Boring Night” MV
Boring nights are boogie, Hamada Maron

Maron Hamada is a female singer-songwriter whose decadent jazz vibe has earned strong praise from hardcore music aficionados.

She’s an artist who has consistently delivered timeworn, unadorned jazz for many years.

Among her works, the one I especially recommend is “Boogie for a Boring Night.” It’s a gem that blends early-Showa-era musical sensibilities with the stylish jazz reminiscent of EGO-WRAPPIN’.

With its relatively narrow vocal range and a singing style rooted in Showa-era pop, it’s an especially singable track for men in their 50s and older.

Glitter IllusionGLIM SPANKY

GLIM SPANKY – 「Glitter Illusion」Music Video
Glitter IllusionGLIM SPANKY

GLIM SPANKY is a rock duo known for blues rock, psychedelic rock, and garage rock.

Many men may admire vocalist Remi Matsuo’s husky, weathered singing style.

Among their songs, Glitter Illusion is particularly easy to sing.

By using an edge voice—tightening the throat moderately—you can achieve that signature raspy tone like the original.

Since it’s a song that doesn’t require a clean, pristine delivery, it’s relatively easy for male singers to perform.

[Easy to Sing] Cool Women’s Songs That Sound Great When Sung by Men (31–40)

PassionUA

UA – Passion (Official Video)
Passion UA

A quintessential hit of the ’90s, “Jounetsu.” It goes without saying that it’s one of UA’s signature songs.

Although there are many covers by female singers, it’s also very easy for men to sing.

Because it incorporates a lot of Black music elements, Japanese listeners may find the rhythm a bit tricky to grasp.

However, since there aren’t many high notes and it pairs well with a robust, shouted male vocal, it can be considered a male-friendly song overall.

If you find the C melody hard to pitch, try listening to a live version.

Watching UA deliberately drift off pitch and add her own arrangements might give you some helpful clues.

Fall in LoveHidemasa Tokunaga

HIDEAKI TOKUNAGA – Falling in Love -Fall in Love-
Falling in Love - Fall in Love - Hideaki Tokunaga

This is a cover in which Hideaki Tokunaga sings, from a male perspective, a song that has come to be loved by many as a quintessential romance song from a woman’s point of view.

Released in July 2007, it drew attention as the lead single from the album “VOCALIST 3.” The original, sung by Akiko Kobayashi, was a smash hit in 1985 as the theme song for the TBS drama “Friday Wives III: Falling in Love.” Tokunaga’s rich, resonant voice offers a new angle on the bittersweetness and joy of the moment you fall in love.

It’s a recommended track for when you want to savor the flutter of a new romance or reminisce about days gone by.

sailAina the End

AiNA THE END – Sail [Official Music Video]
Ho Aina the End

Aina The End is a singer with an alluring husky voice, known as one of the top vocalists among Japanese idols.

Among her works, the song “Ho” is one I especially recommend to men.

It’s striking for how the energy surges all at once in the chorus.

It’s not a song that just anyone can sing, but I think it’s very comfortable for men who have a raspy tone in their high range.

If you want to get closer to the original, abandon the urge to sing cleanly and try delivering it with a wild edge.

pure whiteFujii Kaze

Fujii Kaze – “masshiro” (pure white) [Official Audio]
Pure white Fujii Kaze

Fujii Kaze’s new song “Masshiro.” When you think of Fujii Kaze, you probably picture tracks rooted in R&B, right? That style can make his music feel a bit challenging to some listeners, but this release is different.

It forgoes elements of Black music like R&B and instead features an airy, dream-pop-like vocal line throughout.

As a result, it’s one of the easiest songs to sing in his catalog.

Definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.

Seasoniri

iri – Season (Music Video)
Seasoniri

iri is a female singer-songwriter drawing attention in the Japanese R&B scene.

She has released many smooth R&B tracks, and what truly underpins her flowing musicality is, above all, the resonance in the lower register.

She’s known for having a relatively low voice for a female vocalist, which makes her songs quite singable for men.

Among her tracks, Season is especially recommended.

If you find the falsetto part at the end of the chorus challenging, try singing the lower harmony line instead.

Overall, it’s a very easy song to sing, with a narrow range centered on the lower notes.