Classic J-pop

Classic J-pop, emerging in the late 1980s and flourishing throughout the 1990s, is characterized by its distinctive blend of catchy melodies, upbeat rhythms, and eclectic instrumentation. Drawing from Western rock, pop, and R&B influences, classic J-pop often features lush vocal harmonies, anthemic choruses, and a mix of acoustic and electronic elements. Born out of Japan's vibrant music scene, the genre was shaped by the country's unique cultural and social context, reflecting the nation's rapid modernization and growing global influence. Classic J-pop's cultural significance lies in its role as a soundtrack to Japan's economic and social changes, capturing the hopes, dreams, and anxieties of a generation. With its fusion of Western and Japanese musical traditions, classic J-pop occupies a distinct space between international pop and J-rock, while its emphasis on crafting memorable hooks and melodies sets it apart from more experimental or avant-garde Japanese music styles.

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DREAMS COME TRUE
Denki Groove
Hideaki Tokunaga
JUDY AND MARY
Ken Hirai
Kohmi Hirose
Maki Ohguro
Mr.Children
My Little Lover
Noriyuki Makihara
Ryoko Hirosue
SPITZ
Shizuka Kudo
T.M.Revolution
TUBE
Takako Matsu
Takashi Fujii
Ulfuls
Yuji Oda
サザンオールスターズ
Mr.Children
SPITZ
サザンオールスターズ
DREAMS COME TRUE
TUBE
Noriyuki Makihara
T.M.Revolution
Takako Matsu
Ken Hirai
JUDY AND MARY
Ulfuls
Maki Ohguro
Hideaki Tokunaga
Kohmi Hirose
My Little Lover
Shizuka Kudo
Denki Groove
Takashi Fujii
Ryoko Hirosue
Yuji Oda