Okay, I've been really behind in the J-pop world this year (actually, I've been behind for the past 4 years). I remember back in 2000 to 2002 when I would download nearly every single that showed up on the Oricon top 10 every week
Yeah, I was pretty crazy.
So, I hope it wouldn't be too much to ask for your help, guys
What J-pop singles released this year would you recommend? And maybe you can describe the song a little, too
The Kouhaku is too far off to pick up on what Japanese music was like in 2007!
For the record, my favorite non-Ayu singles of the year so far, so you'll know what my taste is like:
Namie Amuro - Baby Don't Cry
Mika Nakashima - Life
Chihiro Onitsuka - everyhome
Yu Yamada - Eyes on Me
Rimi Natsukawa - Furusato
Gackt - No Ni Saku Hana No You Ni
I've already heard the singles of the following artists: Hikaru Utada, Koda Kumi, Ai Otsuka, BoA, Angela Aki, ayaka, Mika Nakashima, Namie Amuro, Hitomi Shimatani, Yui, Erika (Sawajiri), Leah Dizon, Orange Range, aiko, Kaela Kimura, Anna Tsuchiya, High and Mighty Color, misono, sifow, so no need to mention them.
I'm not a big fan of J-rock but I do like Gackt, Laruku, Lucifer, Janne Da Arc, Porno Graffiti. I like melodious rock.
Um, I'm also not that fond of Johnny's and Hello Project artists.
Also, if you want to recommend something non-J-pop like Depapepe or Kiyoshi Hikawa, be my guest