[2025] Must-See! Recommended Male Singers in Western Music

StargazingNEW!Myles Smith

Myles Smith – Stargazing (Lyric Video)

Miles Smith is a singer-songwriter from Luton, UK, who rose rapidly by leveraging TikTok.

Born in 1998, he blends a variety of genres including pop, indie folk, and alternative rock.

He began posting cover videos on social media in 2020, and in 2022 he scored a viral hit with a cover of The Neighbourhood.

In March 2024, he released his debut EP, “You Promised a Lifetime,” and a single released in May of the same year peaked at No.

4 in the UK.

He won Breakthrough Artist of the Year at the inaugural TikTok Awards in 2024 and took home the Rising Star Award at the 2025 BRIT Awards.

Influenced by Ed Sheeran and Mumford & Sons, his music is recommended for those seeking a fresh take on pop in the digital age.

ChangesLauv

Lauv – Changes [Official Video]

Lauv, a new-generation singer-songwriter from the United States, is set to release his long-awaited debut album, “how i’m feeling,” in March 2020.

His soothing melodies and beautiful voice captivate listeners of all ages.

Not only does he create his own music, but he also writes for other artists—he’s definitely someone you should keep an eye on.

RunJoji

Joji – Run (Official Video)

He is a hotly anticipated male singer signed to 88rising, the popular Asia-born label.

Hailing from Osaka and now based in New York, his debut album BALLADS 1 made history as the first by an Asian artist to debut at No.

1 on both the U.

S.

R&B and Hip-Hop charts.

His sound, influenced by contemporary R&B and trip-hop, paired with a melancholic vocal delivery, is truly world-class.

He is expected to break through even further from 2020 onward.

Love You Too MuchLucky Daye

Lucky Daye – Love You Too Much (Official Video)

Lucky Daye made his debut in 2018 as a major new artist confidently introduced by star producer D’Mile, who has worked with heavyweights like Mary J.

Blige and Usher.

It’s still fresh in our minds that he was nominated for Best R&B Performance at the 62nd Grammy Awards.

While rooted in classic R&B, his style also showcases a contemporary sensibility, and it looks set to keep drawing attention beyond 2020.

Dark CloudsRod Wave

Rod Wave – Dark Clouds (Official Music Video)

A rapper and singer-songwriter born in 1999 who has signed with major label ALAMO RECORDS.

His 2019 EP, “Ghetto Gospel,” reached No.

10 on the U.

S.

charts.

With a style that handles both mellow singing and powerful rap, he’s even been compared to Kevin Gates by international media.

The gritty realism born from a hard-lived life and his versatile musical sensibility point to even greater success in the future.

FireSiR

SiR – Fire (Audio)

A singer-songwriter from Inglewood, California, signed to Top Dawg Entertainment—the label home to popular artists like Kendrick Lamar and SZA.

He began his music career as an engineer and is a multi-talented creator who has worked with many major artists as a producer.

In 2019, his second release and major-label debut, Chasing Summer, was released, and his popularity as a solo artist has been rapidly rising.

The BoxRoddy Ricch

Roddy Ricch – The Box [Official Music Video]

Roddy Ricch, whose single “The Box” beat Justin Bieber’s “Yummy” to take his first-ever No.

1 on the Billboard chart, is making waves.

His debut album, released in 2019, also received acclaim and topped the U.

S.

charts.

Born in 1998 and hailing from Compton, he’s a rising rapper who seriously portrays the realities of the streets and has collaborated with major artists like Marshmello.

It likely won’t be long before he breaks through in Japan as well.