List of J-pop artists

This is a list of J-pop artists and groups. Originally an evolution of jazz, and coined New Music, the style went on to become known as City Pop, music with an urban theme. Later called Japan-made Pop, the term was shortened to J-pop and now encompasses a wide range of musical styles and genres. J-pop represents modern pop culture music originating from the country or musical talent of Japan.

This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources.

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9nine at a promotional event, November 2013

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Namie Amuro performing at MTV Asia Aid, Bangkok, Thailand, 2005
AKB48 has won several awards in Japanese popular music.
Japanese-American singer Ai's single "Story" was the sixth single in history to receive a triple million digital certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan.

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Berryz Kobo was formed in 2004 and is the most stable group of Hello! Project, with only one senior member.
Bakusute Sotokanda Icchome, an idol girl group established in December 2011

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°C-ute, female Japanese pop group within the Hello! Project

D

Do As Infinity during a "street live", c. 2000

E

Every Little Thing, popular Japanese band

F

FLOW, pop and rock band formed in 1998

G

Golden Bomber, band that won one of the first places in the national Oricon chart

H

Ayumi Hamasaki, also called Ayu by her fans
Halca (left) and Yucali of HALCALI making hand gestures at Japan Expo, 2007

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Koda Kumi performing at the Tokyo leg of Live Earth
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu is today one of the most popular singers of the genre.

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L'Arc-en-Ciel, a popular rock and J-pop band, active since 1991, consisting of four members

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Momoiro Clover Z is ranked as the most popular female idol group according to 2013–2015 surveys.[2][3][4][5]
Morning Musume is the longest running female idol group that holds the record for most consecutive top 10 singles for any Japanese artist.

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Passpo is a Japanese idol pop girl group under the Platinum Passport.
Perfume is a girl group of J-pop and Electropop, born in Hiroshima, Japan.

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SCANDAL at Japan Nite US Tour 2008
Shōta Shimizu performing at Japan Day 2008 in Central Park

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Shugo Tokumaru (on guitar) at the Bowery Ballroom
Anna Tsuchiya at Berlinale

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Hikaru Utada's second studio album First Love is the best selling album in Japan.

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See also

References

  1. ^ Tetsu Misaki. Jポップの日本語: 歌詞論. 彩流社|彩流社 (Sairyusha). 2002. p 257.
  2. ^ "ももクロ、初のAKB超え　タレントパワーランキング". Nihon Keizai Shimbun (in Japanese). 24 June 2013. Retrieved 26 July 2013.
  3. ^ タレントパワーランキング トップ100. Nikkei Entertainment (in Japanese) (June, 2013). Nikkei BP: 48–49. 2013-05-04. - the largest public opinion survey in Japan (see ja:タレントパワーランキング)
  4. ^ タレントパワーランキング トップ100. Nikkei Entertainment (in Japanese) (June, 2014). Nikkei BP. 2014-05-02.
  5. ^ タレントパワーランキング トップ100. Nikkei Entertainment (in Japanese) (June, 2015). Nikkei BP. 2015-05-02.