Jpop what do you like???

[Shinmeiryu]

If you haven't heard this singer, then I would recommend Maaya Sakamoto. She definitely posesses the vocal gifts, Japanese or English.

 

[HnR]

There's a distinct lack of talented japanese vocalists.... very rare.

A shame, since there's a lot of fine J-musicians here.

 

[Twisted]

Having good vocals isn't a necessity anymore with todays production techniques. Besides, artist popularity has a higher priority, because that's what mainly sells the records.

Actually, there's enough talent in Japan, but you have to move away from the mainstream.

 

[FumetsuGolf]

I didn't see BoA up there, but I probably would have voted for Utada Hikaru anyway.

Though I am somewhat saddened that she got married.

 

[HnR]

Sorry I wrote it twice wrote it twice... still getting used to this place and thought the first one had failed.

Well it's amazing that with the latest technology, J-pop singers STILL manage to sound so dire... maybe their lack of vocal skills are beyond the scope of even the latest pitch correctors.

You really notice the difference when they perform live that's when I run for cover!

Certainly, some of the non-mainstream singers are better, but at best, they're still so so when you put them on a global comparison.

The only one I've heard with any merit is Nora from the defunct Orchestra de la Luz. I've seen her play in Tokyo and Yokohama and she can really do it... all is Spanish too. A good vocalist, but not outstanding.

 

[ben0a4]

i voted for Ayumi Hamasaki , she is my favourite ( of the few ones i know)

 

[Ancella]

Hei, Twisted!!
You said you want to edit the voted list, so...???
hahaha... I can't imagen you edit it

 

[Twisted]

Well actually, i want to add more polls. I'll just leave this one as it is.
I just want to add a bands poll and a male vocalist poll. I just need to take some time to actually do it. I'm always too busy with too many things at once.

 

[Keiichi]

:sing:

I like Ayumi Hamasaki, Matsu Takao, and Kiroro as my top 3 group/artist as of now.

I have a whole lot more favorites though such like Maaya, Hikki, DAI.

 

[Ancella]

Ok, then. Tell me if you already add other polls, ok?!

 

[Chipi]

oops...I have to admit that I don't know anything, about anyone on that list...

Maybe You, my fellow forum users, could give me some hints about good j-pop ?

I share my secret, I know so little, pretty much nothing about J-pop...
I know the Pizzicato 5, and I love them, so if there's something similar...just give me a hint!

 

[Twisted]

You might wanna check out the album Universe from Kyoko Fukada. It's produced by Konishi Yasuharu, the mastermind behind P5.

P5 vocalist Maki Nomiya has also released a few solo-albums which are worth checking out.

 

[kinjo]

Good J-Pop is a band called Nanashi Desu. That is my band. You can visit our web page and we will have mp3's up within a month.
--Nate

 

[Sakura]

Is it just singers to vote for or can you include bands aswel?
If it's singers then my favorite is Hyde-(not on your list)
My favorite band is L'arc-en-ciel. They Rock!
Also you could add Glay, Shiratori Emiko, Tetsu69, Move, Rikki, Acid Android-(A.K.A-"Yukihiro") Luna Sea...etc.
I voted Utada Hikaru from the list- I sing her songs when i go to karaoke.:sing:

 

[dark for tears]

i like sheena ringo

 

[paul4a2001]

i am Mai Kuraki's crazy fan!!!! yeah........ MAI~

 

[alfred183]

Shiina Ringo owns!!
I like half of the other artists on that list, though. Hitomi is really hot, btw...

 

[Mori]

hot?
Van Tomiko, the singer of Do As Infinity is very hot XD

 

[meverie]

you have an critical eye, alfred.
I love SAMURAI DRIVE!

 

[everlastingsecret]

Hi there


I'm a j-pop/rock fan for about 2 years. My favorite bands are Luna Sea, X Japan and Siam Shade. My favorite songs are 'crucify my love' from X Japan and 'Forever & Ever' from Luna Sea.
I also like Zard, Gackt and a few others.

 

[lil_chickie]

utada hikaru

 

[Ranma]

Some of my favorites are Ayumi Hamasaki , Hikaru Utada , Nanase Aikawa (I even got my sister dancing to "Midnight Blue")), Megumi Hayashibara, and Maaya Sakamoto , among many others. :sing:

 

[me.kara.beam!]

From the list... Maaya Sakamoto and Nanase Aikawa, but I have a lot of other favorites not on the list.


If I had to say which is better, IMHO, I would pick JRock over JPop.

 

[caramboo]

not really JPOP but artists in general:

Amuro Namie
Lena Park
Kristine Sa


=)

 

[Maciamo]

Recently my 2 favorites have been Utada Hikaru and Boa (I am getting a little bored of Ayu)