City Pop

City pop is a genre originating from Japan in the late 1970s and experiencing resurgence in recent years, often characterized by its breezy, mellow sound that evokes the cosmopolitan and sophisticated atmosphere of urban life in the country. It combines elements of jazz, funk, disco, and R&B, creating a sound palette that is both nostalgic and contemporary. The melodies are often smooth and catchy, with a laid-back groove accentuated by electronic instruments and synthesizers. The works of artists like SPiCYSOL and LUCKY TAPES offer up-tempo beats and infectious hooks, whereas acts like YONA YONA WEEKENDERS bring a more relaxed, soulful vibe to the genre. City pop is both an homage to the past's romanticized city life and a modern soundtrack for the chic, urbane present, appealing to those who indulge in the elegance of refined leisure.

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Te Vi Gostei
Single - Released January 30, 2026

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ALEPH
Akiko Yano
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Candra Darusman
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Haruomi Hosono
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Hidefumi Kenmochi
Hiroshi Takano
Junk Fujiyama
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Kanae
Kathy-Chan
Kenta Dedachi
Kim Wan-sun
Kingo Hamada
LUCKY TAPES
Lily
MONONKVL
Maika Loubté
Makoto Matsushita
Masamichi Sugi
Masayuki Suzuki
Mikiko Noda
Misato Watanabe
Mizuki Ohira
Nana Okada
Nani Sugianto
Natsu Summer
Niina
Nilo
Nolzy
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Palmy Chiller
Paulo and the Problems
Pictured Resort
Power Milk
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Seorina
Sheila Majid
Shintaro Sakamoto
Spectrum
Sunny Day Service
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THE ALFEE
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Taeko Onuki
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Tommy february6
Tomoyo Harada
Virtual Mage
WONDERFUL BOYS
YAJICO GIRL
YELLOW MAGIC ORCHESTRA
YONA YONA WEEKENDERS
Yoko Oginome
Yoon Jong Shin
Yu Sakai
Yumi Matsutoya
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emma
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the engy
tofubeats
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棗いつき
浅香 唯
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離婚伝説
龍宮城
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KEVIN WOO
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Hearts2Hearts
Chrisye
Masayoshi Takanaka
BILLKIN
Lamp
Miki Matsubara
Anri
Mariya Takeuchi
Seiko Matsuda
Yoko Takahashi
Omoinotake
Diskoria
iri
Ginger Root
Taeko Onuki
Yumi Matsutoya
Every Little Thing
Anzen Chitai
初星学園
Spectrum
Masayuki Suzuki
SIRUP
Yasuha
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Junko Ohashi
Kyoko Koizumi
Kathy-Chan
中山美穂
Fei Yu-ching
Yosui Inoue
Lucky Kilimanjaro
Vina Panduwinata
Junko Yagami
S. Kiyotaka & Omega Tribe
離婚伝説
THE ALFEE
Awesome City Club
KIRINJI
YELLOW MAGIC ORCHESTRA
tofubeats
Tomoko Aran
Kingo Hamada
紫 今
Billyrrom
The Groove
suisoh
satomoka
Sheila Majid
Rafika Duri
Utha Likumahuwa
Makoto Matsushita
Kaoru Akimoto
Night Tempo
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Haruomi Hosono
Yurie Kokubu
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Takao Kisugi
Shintaro Sakamoto
Claire Martinelle
1986 OMEGA TRIBE
Misato Watanabe
Yoon Jong Shin
ALEPH
間宮貴子
hitomi
Momoko Kikuchi
Asako Toki
Stardust Revue
RYUSENKEI
Cindy
大滝詠一
Wink
Yoko Oginome
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Blu-Swing
kiki vivi lily
Minako Yoshida
Hetty Koes Endang
TENDRE
Miharu Koshi
Nani Sugianto
Dian Sastrowardoyo
Tokimeki Records
LUCKY TAPES
Sunny Day Service
Shigeru Suzuki
Akira Terao
Fariz RM
Yu Sakai
HITOMITOI
Candra Darusman
Naoko Gushima
Itang Yunasz
YONA YONA WEEKENDERS
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DJ HASEBE
Minako Honda