[Japa-Reggae] Recommended Reggae Love Songs
When it comes to reggae, it’s one of the music genres born in Jamaica.
In Japan as well, songs by music groups that incorporate reggae have become hits, and the genre is loved by many listeners.
Another appeal of Japan’s reggae scene is the lyrics packed with a variety of messages, and among them are plenty of songs that write about love.
Many tracks also feature rap-style lyrics, making them approachable and easy to relate to.
In this article, we’ll introduce a bunch of must-hear love songs from Japanese reggae.
We’ve gathered tracks with a wide range of messages as well as different grooves and sounds, so we hope you find a favorite.
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[JapaReggae] Recommended Reggae Love Songs (21–30)
DEAR…NISSIN
This is a popular love song by NISSIN.
It’s a song about feelings for a loved one, telling the story of a fateful encounter bound by a red thread, and conveying the pure emotion of truly being in love—put into song because the singer is not good with words.
It’s a heartwarming love song.
LALALA feat. Wakadanna (Shonan no Kaze)Miliyah Kato
This is one of Miliyah Kato’s signature songs, a moving collaboration between two artists active in the J-pop scene.
Featuring Wakadanna from Shonan no Kaze and arranged by MINMI, it’s a luxurious team-up.
Over a warm, embracing sound, the song expresses deep affection for an irreplaceable presence.
In fact, the lyrics were written for her beloved dog.
That personal love gently illuminates listeners’ own feelings for someone precious in their hearts.
Released in October 2007, it became a milestone as her first entry into the Oricon Weekly Top 10.
It’s also included on the acclaimed album “TOKYO STAR.” A gentle, heartwarming track that stays close to you when you’re thinking of someone dear.
FOREVERPUSHIM
PUSHIM is a female reggae artist with Korean roots.
As one of Japan’s top female reggae singers, she enjoys strong support and is known for her powerful, sophisticated vocals that are worthy of her popularity.
Her renowned love song “FOREVER,” released in 2003, gained popularity for its powerful vocals and a bittersweet yet forward-looking melody.
While her singing carries the groove characteristic of a reggae singer, the melody itself is crafted as an accessible pop tune.
I want to become the sun.RYO the SKYWALKER
Among RYO the SKY WALKER’s songs, this is one of the most popular—a love song that contemplates someone precious.
Overflowing with the desire to protect a loved one and to envelop them with warmth like the sun, its lyrics blend with his husky vocals to create a track that pierces the heart.
A wish upon a starHOME GROWN feat H-MAN & Neo
This is one of HOME GROWN’s signature songs, created in collaboration with various artists.
It portrays the misalignment between a woman who wants him to look only at her and a man who loves her but keeps saying he wants to hold her.
It’s a love song where they wish upon the stars to stay together forever.
Baby Don’t CryCHEHON
When it comes to CHEHON’s love songs, this is the one many people think of.
It’s a manly love song with lyrics that say, “I don’t know how long we can be together, but if you come with me, everything will be fine,” expressing deep affection and a resolve to lead the woman forward.
Goin’homelecca
This is one of lecca’s signature songs, a love song about meeting someone special and having your world change.
Though there are fights and misunderstandings, it portrays, from a woman’s perspective, the feelings for that important person—a love song that captures a heart-fluttering kind of love.