Fresh beats! Danceable music perfect for spring

Feel My RhythmRed Velvet

Red Velvet 레드벨벳 ‘Feel My Rhythm’ Dance Practice

Red Velvet, who also made waves with their concerts in Japan in 2023.

Many of their songs feature catchy choreography, and the one I especially want to highlight is Feel My Rhythm.

Released in 2022, this track has gone viral for its mellow sound and cute dance moves.

Every part is great, but why not start by trying the move in the chorus where they flutter their fingers in front of their face? That part of the choreography fits nicely even in a close-up shot, which is one reason it’s so popular on social media.

No Limit2 Unlimited

2 Unlimited – No Limit (1993)

Released in the spring of 1993 at the height of hardcore techno, this track may be strongly associated in Japan with Juliana’s Tokyo, the large disco that used to be in Shibaura.

After achieving overwhelming sales in Europe, where rave culture had taken root, the track also became a hit in Japan, leading 2 Unlimited to perform at the Tokyo Dome.

Beautiful LifeAce of Base

Ace of Base – Beautiful Life (Official Music Video)

Released in early spring 1995, just as techno-rave culture was winding down and the Eurodance boom was about to begin, this track embodies the feel of a transitional period.

With a sound that mixes reggae and techno, Ace of Base gained popularity and reached number one on the dance charts in Canada and the United Kingdom.

Every Little StepBobby Brown

Bobby Brown – Every Little Step

Needless to say, this is a hit song by Bobby Brown that helped spread New Jack Swing and mid-school culture worldwide.

In the first half of 1989, it became a massive hit in Japan as discos and clubs boomed amid the bubble economy.

Many of you may remember how the streets filled with “Bobi-otoko,” guys imitating Bobby Brown’s fashion.

Call Me MaybeCarly Rae Jepsen

Carly Rae Jepsen – Call Me Maybe

This “Call Me Baby” is Carly Rae Jepsen’s biggest hit and the song that propelled her to global stardom.

With its very pop sound, it’s guaranteed to get you pumped.

The lyrics are interesting—they’re about finding out that the person you’ve always liked is actually gay.

Solo (feat. Demi Lovato)Clean Bandit

Clean Bandit – Solo (feat. Demi Lovato) [Official Video]

Clean Bandit, the electro-rock group leading the UK’s electronic music scene, are also famous for being Cambridge University graduates.

Their track “Solo (feat.

Demi Lovato)” is crafted as a Latin-tinged electropop tune.

It’s an easy song to groove to.

Let’s GrooveEarth, Wind & Fire

Earth, Wind & Fire – Let’s Groove (Official HD Video)

Maurice White, who also passed away last year, was the vocalist of the funk group Earth, Wind & Fire.

Their sound was characterized by Philip Bailey’s soaring high notes layered with Maurice White’s solid, grounded vocals.

This song—one that could be called both funk and contemporary R&B—features a wonderfully wistful melody.