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Natori – Overdose

Overdose, Nat(s)ori’s signature song with an impressive languid vibe.

The piece maintains a downer mood throughout, so the high parts are intentionally kept restrained.

Falsetto does appear, but it’s not used because the notes are high; it’s a deliberate stylistic choice.

So if you’re not comfortable with falsetto, singing those parts in chest voice is totally fine.

Whispery vocals sound cool on this track, but overdoing it can come off as narcissistic, so keep that in mind when you sing (lol).

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ATARASHII GAKKO! – Otona Blue (Official Music Video)

The Japanese idol group Atarashii Gakko! is gaining attention worldwide.

Their music, which incorporates elements of Japanese kayōkyoku, and their unique personalities have made them popular.

Otona Blue is one of their signature songs.

As a piece that consciously adopts an old-fashioned style, the lyrics aren’t densely packed and the overall range sits low, making it very easy to sing for both men and women.

It’s also a style that lends itself well to vibrato, so it’s recommended as a practice piece for those working on their vibrato.

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SEKAI NO OWARI「Habit」

SEKAI NO OWARI’s classic song “Habit,” released in 2022, gained popularity with a gritty musical style that hadn’t been seen in their work before.

Even going into 2023, it continues to enjoy strong, enduring popularity.

Since the song is groove-centered, it doesn’t require much vocal prowess.

There aren’t any high parts either, so it should be easy to sing.

College karaoke can be pretty demanding physically, so a track like this—one that gets people hyped without needing you to belt—might be a perfect fit.

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10-FEET – The Zero Sense (Ending Theme Song of the Film 'THE FIRST SLAM DUNK')

The song Dai Zero Kan by 10-FEET, released as the theme song for the film THE FIRST SLAM DUNK.

Although it was released at the end of 2022, it has continued to enjoy outstanding popularity into 2023.

The real charm of this track is, above all, its raw, rough-edged expression, isn’t it? It’s the opposite of delicate—a song meant to be sung with grit—so it doesn’t require a particularly beautiful voice.

Because of that, I think it’s easy to sing even for male college students who can’t hit clean, high notes.

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Masaki Suda 'Niji' (Rainbow)

Masaki Suda, an actor who is also making waves as a singer-songwriter.

His songs always show up in the mainstream, so any college student has probably heard his music.

“Niji” is his new track.

It may sound like a high-pitched song, but in reality it’s just that Suda’s voice is high; the song itself doesn’t have a wide vocal range.

As long as you set the key properly, anyone can sing it easily, so give it a try the next time you go to karaoke.

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Yorushika – Algernon (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

The music duo Yorushika, known for their ennui-tinged melodies and profound messages, continues to attract a wide following.

With a sound that vividly evokes their unique world, they consistently release hit tracks.

Algernon is their latest song.

As with their other works, Yorushika’s vocals never resort to belting, and this track likewise maintains a calm, subdued tone.

Some listeners might find it a touch high, but since the composition doesn’t demand a wide vocal range, it should be very easy to sing as long as it suits your key.

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RADWIMPS – Suzume feat. Toaka [Official Lyric Video]

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.