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DuraDaddy Yankee

Daddy Yankee – Dura (Video Oficial)

Hailing from Puerto Rico, Daddy Yankee has a dramatic backstory: after an unexpected accident shattered his dream of becoming a professional baseball player, he pivoted to a career in music.

Known as the “King of Reggaeton,” his music has the power to ignite listeners in an instant.

After debuting in 1995, his 2004 single “Gasolina” became a global smash.

The landmark album Barrio Fino, which features the track, was a watershed that sparked a reggaeton boom worldwide.

His glittering list of accolades, including the Latin Grammy Awards, attests to his achievements.

His passionate, rhythm-driven vocals are like magic, turning any place into a dance floor.

He’s the perfect artist when you want to boost your mood with high-energy sounds.

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2Pac – Changes ft. Talent

This is one of 2Pac’s signature songs, a hardcore gangsta rap performed over a track that skillfully samples Bruce Hornsby’s classic “The Way It Is.” Among Japanese fans who love West Coast American music, he’s revered almost like a cult figure, and even after his death, his popularity has never waned.

7 YearsLukas Graham

Lukas Graham – 7 Years [Official Music Video]

It’s a masterpiece where the rap and vocals shine over a slow-tempo track.

Released in 2015, it conveys the sorrow of losing a father at the age of seven, moving listeners around the world.

Since its release, it has been covered by numerous artists and became a major hit in Japan as well.

All The WayCraig David

Craig David – All the Way (Official Video)

This is one of Craig David’s signature songs.

It’s a hit that showcases his smooth vocals over a groovy R&B track at 103 BPM, cementing his status as a top artist.

It remains highly popular and was heavily promoted in Japan as well.

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John Lennon – Imagine HD

He is one of the members who went solo after the breakup of The Beatles, and together with his wife, the Japanese artist Yoko Ono, he is among the most well-known foreign artists in Japan.

Here is one of his signature songs, widely recognized even by music fans who don’t usually listen to Western music.

(I Can’t Get No) SatisfactionThe Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones – (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction (Official Lyric Video)

Alongside the Beatles, they are a British rock ’n’ roll band that has enjoyed enduring popularity in Japan since the 1960s.

In recent years, they also delivered a hugely successful Japan performance at the Tokyo Dome, demonstrating their continued vitality.

This song is one of their signature tracks, notable for its guitar riff that uses the then-groundbreaking fuzz effect.

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Mew – Apocalypso

A track from the post-rock band MEW.

The album this song is on has no gaps between tracks; it flows from start to finish as if a DJ had mixed it all together.

So I really want you to listen to this song starting from the outro of the previous track.

The way the intro hits so suddenly is just incredibly cool.