Must-listen! Recommended! Spotlight on male solo artists in Western music

This time, we’re introducing male solo artists from Western music! Rather than a simple roundup, we’ve selected popular artists from each genre—hip-hop, rock, R&B, soul, and jazz.

In addition to their backgrounds, we explain in detail what makes them musically outstanding, covering techniques and musicality.

It’s put together so even longtime fans can enjoy it, so be sure to check it out!

Playlist

Must-listen! Recommended! Spotlight on male solo artists in Western music
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	Stay With MeSam Smith		Focus on Sam Smith’s emotionally charged world of songs.
2	StitchesShawn Mendes		A Canadian singer popular for their sweet looks and singing voice
3	My WayFrank Sinatra		Frank Sinatra, a legend of singing and acting
4	Someone You LovedLewis Capaldi		A talented singer-songwriter from Scotland
5	AttentionCharlie Puth		Charlie Puth’s diverse musicality
6	24K MagicBruno Mars		Bruno Mars’s captivating musicality
7	Temperaturesean paul		Sean Paul, a representative of dancehall music
8	Shape of YouEd Sheeran		Ed Sheeran’s appeal lies in the irony of his lyrics.
9	Pink + WhiteFrank Ocean		Frank Ocean, an innovative R&B artist
10	HappyPharrell Williams		Pharrell Williams, a genius of the music world
11	LocationKhalid		Young R&B artist brings a fresh breeze to the music scene
12	Is This LoveBob Marley		The Musical World of Bob Marley, the God of Reggae
13	Blinding LightsThe Weeknd		A hit song by an eccentric Canadian singer
14	Beautiful ThingsBenson Boone		Benson Boone, popular for his talent and singing voice
15	GhostJustin Bieber		Justin Bieber, who is active on the world stage from a young age
16	LuvTory Lanez		Canadian R&B rapper, Tory Lanez
17	Yeah 3xChris Brown		Popular R&B artist, Chris Brown
18	Slow HandsNiall Horan		Niall Horan shines as a solo artist
19	CradlesSub Urban		Sub Urban’s music that became a huge hit on TikTok
20	Hotline BlingDrake		Drake, who maintains his popularity with a melodious flow
21	Sexual HealingMarvin Gaye		Seoul’s revolutionary, transforming society through music
22	Can’t Stop the Feeling!Justin Timberlake		Justin Timberlake captivates the world with his music.
23	As It WasHarry Styles		Harry Styles, formerly of One Direction, is multitalented
24	CirclesPost Malone		Genre-blending, multi-talented music artist
25	ForeverChris Brown		Chris Brown captivates the world with his musical artistry
26	Lightning StrikesKlaus Nomi		Nomi colored an era with inventive music.
27	HumanRag’n’Bone Man		Rag'n'Bone Man, a singer-songwriter with a distinctive vocal timbre
28	Booty SwingParov Stelar		Pioneer of electro swing, DJ
29	Untitled (How Does It Feel)D’Angelo		D'Angelo's neo-soul music
30	For Your EntertainmentAdam Lambert		A powerhouse artist who surpasses idols
31	SunflowerPost Malone, Swae Lee		Post Malone, diverse musicality
32	Billie JeanMichael Jackson		Michael Jackson, who revolutionized the history of music
33	U Got It BadUsher		Usher is a legendary artist who captivates the world with his diverse music.
34	So SickNe-Yo		Ne-Yo is a world-renowned R&B artist.
35	Me and Mrs. JonesBilly Paul		Billy Paul, the great singer of Philadelphia soul
36	Risveglio di una CittàLuigi Russolo		Futurist musician Russolo turns noise into music
37	BernadetteIAMX		Dark cabaret-style music project
38	Lucid DreamsJuice WRLD		Juice WRLD, popular for emo rap
39	Buy U a Drank ft. Yung JocT-Pain		T-Pain and the Auto-Tune Revolution
40	Feeling GoodMichael Bublé		Michael Bublé has a warm singing voice
41	All My Life ft. J. ColeLil Durk		Chicago-born, a leading figure in emotional drill music
42	Me Muero, Me MueroMoncho		The king of bolero, captivating with a passionate singing voice
43	Despacito ft. Daddy YankeeLuis Fonsi		Hit song by Puerto Rican musician Fonsi
44	Watermelon SugarHarry Styles		One Direction, Harry is thriving
45	StrongerKanye West		Kanye West’s distinctive musicality
46	Rap GodEminem		Eminem unleashes his astounding rap skills
47	MONTEROLil Nas X		The musical appeal of Lil Nas X
48	Think DifferentNujabes		Nujabes, the fusion of jazz and hip-hop
49	Malagueñas (1)Antonio Chacón		Chacón, the treasure of flamenco
50	Love SosaChief Keef		Developing innovative music through rap from Chicago
51	Presence or absence of bleedingKeiji Haino		Keiji Haino, a leading figure in Japanese experimental music
52	Englishman In New YorkSting		Sting's music is original and captivating.
53	Dale LuzAntonio Carmona		Carmona, who pioneered a new flamenco
54	All of MeJohn Legend		John Legend, a musician brimming with talent and intellect