Karaoke songs that guys should sing at mixers to get everyone pumped

STAY GOLDHi-STANDARD

Hi-STANDARD – Stay Gold [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

The top of the Japanese melodic hardcore scene! It’s a legendary masterpiece by Hi-STANDARD, who helped raise WANIMA—now a major star with a recent new album and even a Kohaku appearance! Whether you go to karaoke with friends from the scene or with friends who don’t know it, chances are many have heard this at least once! If you want to turn a karaoke box into a live house, this is the song to do it.

STAY TUNESuchmos

Suchmos – STAY TUNE [Official Music Video]

If you’re getting a bit tired of overly flashy club tracks, how about this as a curveball—especially for girls who seem a little hesitant about club music? Without leaning too hard into Black-style hip-hop, this cool dance number will definitely get people moving and is guaranteed to hype up the crowd.

TOKYO Communication ~Urbs Communication~SOUL’d OUT

SOUL’d OUT “Tokyo Tsūshin ~Urbs Communication~”

Although they sadly disbanded, SOUL’d OUT definitely had a devoted fanbase.

They have various other hit songs, but when you think of SOUL’d OUT, it has to be this track.

With its skillful crossover of English and Japanese, it almost makes you think the entire lyrics are in English.

If you can pull this off at karaoke, other guys will be like, “Were you always this cool?” Probably.

Precious thingsRoad of Major

Lord of Major / Precious Things

The debut single by Road of Major passionately sings of the bittersweetness and hope of youth.

Released in September 2002, it powerfully portrays the importance of bonds, the sadness of parting, and the determination to set out on a new journey, all carried by a driving, exhilarating melody.

An exceptional feat for an indie single, it spent 19 consecutive weeks in the Oricon Top 10 and sold over 900,000 copies.

It is one of the band’s signature songs and was even used in 2009 as the commercial theme for the Mazda Mazda3 in Taiwan.

While it’s by no means easy to nail at karaoke, its refreshing melody makes it the perfect track for honestly conveying your feelings to someone important.

tropical nightRIP SLYME

RIP SLYME – Tropical Night

A track that fully showcases their signature themes of summer and women, which have been a hallmark across their various hit songs.

The members frequently appear in the media and they’re such famous artists that there are probably very few people who don’t know them, so this is almost guaranteed to get everyone hyped.

SAY KOU SHOWRobert Akiyama

Robert Akiyama “SAY KOU SHOW” (official music video & making-of), directed by Hiroshi Shinagawa

In addition to his work as a comedian, Akiyama of Robert showcases his musical talent through comic songs and more.

He already has a few hit tunes like “TOKAKUKA,” but lately it’s “SAY KOU SHOW” that’s been especially popular.

This track boldly and unabashedly puts dirty jokes front and center, and is characterized by a groovy yet repetitive vocal line.

The vocal range is narrow as well, making it a perfect song for aiming at a high score.

My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Zenzenzense (movie ver.) [Official Music Video]

Whether you’ve seen the movie or not.

If you’re into rockin’ on, or into subculture.

I don’t think there are many people who dislike it.

It’s on the latest hit charts, and everyone’s excitement hasn’t cooled yet—so let’s all sing it together at karaoke!