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

Someone You LovedLewis Capaldi

Lewis Capaldi – Someone You Loved

A singer-songwriter from Scotland who, on January 9, 2020, finally realized a long-awaited solo performance in Japan.

His signature song “Someone You Loved” reached number one not only in the UK but also in the US, and his debut album, released in 2019, became a massive hit.

Possessing an overwhelmingly beautiful voice and melodies, he is already establishing himself as a top artist, and he is poised to leave a lasting mark on the music scene of the 2020s and beyond.

Rodeo (ft. Nas)Lil Nas X

Lil Nas X – Rodeo (ft. Nas) [Official Video]

Born in 1999, he is a young rapper and singer-songwriter currently attracting the most attention.

It’s still fresh in our memory that his country-rap single “Old Town Road,” released in 2019 featuring country singer Billy Ray Cyrus, became explosively popular.

As a new-generation artist with a genre-defying sensibility, there’s no doubt he will dominate the music scene of the 2020s.

DIORPop Smoke

POP SMOKE – DIOR (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

A cutting-edge rapper born in 1999, he’s garnering attention as a top contender for the next big breakthrough.

Hailing from Brooklyn, which has produced many famous artists, his career is still relatively new—he released his first track in 2019.

He quickly drew widespread attention with the song “Welcome to the Party,” and his distinctive flow also became a hot topic.

With a keen sense for working with producers active in the drill music scene—such as the UK’s 808Melo—he’s definitely an artist to watch going forward.

If I Can’t Have YouShawn Mendes

Shawn Mendes – If I Can’t Have You (Official Music Video)

Shawn Mendes, hailing from Toronto, Canada, is wildly popular not only as a singer-songwriter but also as a fashion model, thanks to his striking looks.

His sound—acoustic pop centered on singing with an acoustic guitar—deftly incorporates a modern sensibility and boasts high quality that showcases his genuine talent.

Some people may shy away because of his idol-like image, but set aside your preconceptions and first engage with the music itself.

Blinding LightsThe Weeknd

The Weeknd – Blinding Lights (Official Video)

The Weeknd, with his one-of-a-kind voice, has grown to feel like a defining figure in the R&B scene since the 2010s.

He hadn’t released an original album since 2016’s Starboy, but in 2019 he dropped singles of differing styles like Heartless and Blinding Lights.

While the exact date is still unknown at this point, the long-awaited album After Hours is scheduled for release in 2020.

FallingTrevor Daniel

Trevor Daniel – Falling (Official Music Video)

A singer-songwriter from Houston whose candid, romance-centered lyrics—sung in an emo-rap-inspired sound and style—have been drawing attention, especially among younger listeners.

Many people likely discovered him when his 2018 single “Falling” went viral on TikTok in 2019, more than a year after its release.

He’s an artist with the potential to break out in a big way from 2020 onward.

Tiffany XoJermaine Elliott

Tiffany Xo

A stylish, cool-looking R&B singer-songwriter from Queens, New York.

His 2018 single “411” drew attention on the radio, and in 2019 he released a four-track EP titled “S2D2.” While rooted in contemporary, trap-tinged R&B, his style—shaped by legends like Michael Jackson, Usher, Omarion, and Stevie Wonder—carries the enduring spirit of classic soul.