The albums that define
city pop.
Our picks for where to start with city pop — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top city pop artists
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The city pop essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
Mariya Takeuchi
VARIETY
A vibrant blend of city pop and disco infused with soulful melodies and nostalgic grooves.
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APO Hiking Society
Feet on the Ground
A vibrant blend of Manila sound and easy listening, radiating warmth and nostalgia through lush harmonies.
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Anri
Timely!!
Anri's smooth vocals glide over lush arrangements, blending city pop with a nostalgic 80s sheen.
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Anri
Trouble in Paradise
Anri's vibrant blend of city pop and J-pop creates a colorful, upbeat soundscape filled with catchy melodies and playful lyrics.
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Yumi Matsutoya
Cobalt Hour
A lush blend of jazz-inflected melodies and heartfelt lyrics that capture the essence of 1970s Japanese pop.
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Yumi Matsutoya
Misslim
A lush tapestry of melodic pop and folk, infused with jazz elements and introspective lyrics.
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Yumi Matsutoya
Hikoukigumo
Charming melodies weave together folk rock and jazzy elements, creating a dreamy landscape of introspective storytelling.
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Yumi Matsutoya
Toki no Nai Hotel
A lush tapestry of jazz-infused melodies and introspective lyrics that evoke a sense of wistful nostalgia.
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Tatsurō Yamashita
Treasures
A vibrant fusion of city pop and soul, laden with lush arrangements and infectious melodies.
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Tatsurō Yamashita
Greatest Hits! of Tatsuro Yamashita
A vibrant fusion of pop and R&B that encapsulates the essence of Japan's city pop era.
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Tatsurō Yamashita
Softly
A soothing blend of city pop and soul, infused with nostalgic melodies and rich harmonies.
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Tatsurō Yamashita
Pacific
A serene blend of lush melodies and breezy rhythms that evoke the essence of a sun-soaked island paradise.
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Tatsurō Yamashita
Season's Greetings
A warm and nostalgic blend of city pop and traditional Christmas melodies that evoke a festive spirit.
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Tatsurō Yamashita
Rarities
A nostalgic blend of city pop and soul, echoing the warmth of vibrant Japanese summers.
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Masayoshi Takanaka
Brasilian Skies
A vibrant blend of jazz-funk and city pop, infused with Brazilian rhythms and lush instrumental textures.
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Masayoshi Takanaka
JOLLY JIVE
A vibrant blend of city pop and jazz-funk that captures the essence of late '70s Japanese music.
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Mariya Takeuchi
PORTRAIT
A vibrant blend of disco grooves and soulful melodies that defines Japan's city pop movement.
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Masayoshi Takanaka
Seychelles
A vibrant fusion of jazz-funk and city pop, enveloped in tropical rhythms and sun-soaked melodies.
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APO Hiking Society
Mga Kuwento ng Apo
A vibrant fusion of Manila sound and easy listening, capturing the warmth of Filipino life and love.
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APO Hiking Society
Songbuk ng APO
A vibrant blend of Manila sound and city pop, infused with catchy melodies and heartfelt lyrics.
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APO Hiking Society
Pagkatapos ng Palabas
A vibrant blend of Manila sound and city pop, infused with heartfelt harmonies and lush instrumentation.
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APO Hiking Society
Dating Alternatib
A breezy blend of Manila sound and city pop that captures the essence of 90s Filipino romance.
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APO Hiking Society
Banda Rito
A warm blend of Manila sound and easy listening, infused with heartfelt melodies and relatable lyrics.
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APO Hiking Society
Made in the Philippines
A vibrant blend of Manila sound and city pop, infused with heartfelt melodies and engaging storytelling.
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