hotsootuff 3 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 I usually listen to K-pop but I would like to branch out, hence why I'm here. There's a ton of groups within the group directory for jpop but I don't know where to start. Uh could someone recommend me some groups/albums I should check out as an intro to the would of jpop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexâš¡Thunder 616 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 the groups mostly suck, no offense to JPoppers Just listen to the divas, for a start Utada, Namie, Ayumi, Kuu, etc Unless you are already familiar with their music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie 1,449 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 listen to Perfume! I love Perfume. they're actually the only jpop group i listen to so i can't give you any more recs, sorry op. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotsootuff 3 Posted February 16, 2016 Author Share Posted February 16, 2016 the groups mostly suck, no offense to JPoppers Just listen to the divas, for a start Utada, Namie, Ayumi, Kuu, etc Unless you are already familiar with their music I used to listen to Ayumi Hamasaki a lot and like ky her but I've grown it of that. And the only Utada I've listened to was the one with the album called Exodus. I think there's another one Utada tho listen to Perfume! I love Perfume. they're actually the only jpop group i listen to so i can't give you any more recs, sorry op. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulrain 3,077 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Kalafina Also Perfume, 9nine, Utada Hikaru, Namie Amuro and LiSA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HallyuNoona 202 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Coming from K-Pop my recommendation would be Faky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexâš¡Thunder 616 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 I used to listen to Ayumi Hamasaki a lot and like ky her but I've grown it of that. And the only Utada I've listened to was the one with the album called Exodus. I think there's another one Utada tho Thank you! Yes PERFUME is amazing, try their best of albums & E-Girls are good too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reckoner 6,692 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 perfume has really gorgeous music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ihavepopcorn 12,815 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 listen to Perfume! I love Perfume. they're actually the only jpop group i listen to so i can't give you any more recs, sorry op. But Nee though. Sooo in love with this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vivian 225 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Perfume, Yuya Matsushita, and Kyary's first album are all I can tolerate. Plus Happiness - Juicy Love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ihavepopcorn 12,815 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Coming from Kpop to Jpop, I think E-girls is a really good start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thebluecapricorn 182 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Female groups: Flower Giselle4 Predia Faky Fudanjuku Kalafina Happiness Dream Femm C-ute The Hoopers Male groups: Sandaime J Soul Brothers Da-ice W-inds Generations Solidemo Bridget Freak Doberman Infinity X4 AAA (co-ed) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ihavepopcorn 12,815 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Another one by an E-girls subgroup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sakurahanabira 6,634 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 FLOWER, E-GIRLS, Kalafina, FictionJunction, Yuya Matsushita, Namie Amuro, Utada Hikaru, Kana Nishino Some of the above are soloists Also, BoA's Japanese language discography (she's Kpop, but she was mostly known as a Jpop artist in her early prime due to her mostly promoting in Japan) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinklette 4,656 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 2015 & 2016 was and still is all about Gesu no Kiwami Otome -biggest breakthrough -highest YT count -biggest scandal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sana Muñequita Linda 2,566 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Jpopsuki is a mine: There are many downloads of Japanese music acts, even older or more unknown ones. Also YouTube for acts that reach more for a Western audience (You've already seen FAKY, Perfume, etc.). LiveJournal communities are for downloads and contributions for Johnny's (Arashi, SMAP...). There are users here that will be glad to help you! Check the J-music suggestion threads of this forum, the threads dedicated to a newly released song also. Choose what you like best. Japanese music has many many genres. From pop to something more avantgarde. Enjoy it. Feel the music. Watch out their performances or say "OMG this guy is so beautiful" if you like, too. Ignore the pricks and get rid of the elitism. Take advantage of the information that is more useful for you. Good luck!! Coming from Kpop to Jpop, I think E-girls is a really good start. Yeah.... E-Girls, Sandaime, Generations.... appeal to a Kpop demographic. I've seen so many self-proclaimed Kpop fans singing the wonders of those groups Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tousle 1,178 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 what kind of genre are you into? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sakurahanabira 6,634 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Jpopsuki is a mine: There are many downloads of Japanese music acts, even older or more unknown ones. Also YouTube for acts that reach more for a Western audience (You've already seen FAKY, Perfume, etc.). LiveJournal communities are for downloads and contributions for Johnny's (Arashi, SMAP...). There are users here that will be glad to help you! Check the J-music suggestion threads of this forum, the threads dedicated to a newly released song also. Choose what you like best. Japanese music has many many genres. From pop to something more avantgarde. Enjoy it. Feel the music. Watch out their performances or say "OMG this guy is so beautiful" if you like, too. Ignore the pricks and get rid of the elitism. Take advantage of the information that is more useful for you. Good luck!! Yeah.... E-Girls, Sandaime, Generations.... appeal to a Kpop demographic. I've seen so many self-proclaimed Kpop fans singing the wonders of those groups The downside about Youtube though is that certain acts under certain companies are blocked to US citizens. For example, I used to be able to watch E-Girls (and their groups Flower, Dream, and Happiness)' videos on Youtube but ever since the whole Youtube Red thing or whatever I have to go elsewhere to watch their videos/check out new music of theirs since their videos are now blocked in my country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait 167 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Echoing stuff like E-girls if you're into K-pop, or FAKY. For slightly more typical Japanese idols, I personally really like C-ute, but this is where you'll start to see the difference between J-pop and K-pop because K-pop is more "polished" overall and J-pop values a rough-around-the-edges quality to their idol groups that allows you to see the members grow and mature over time. this is the nice way of putting it lol Also taking this moment to promote my flop fave: J-pop is a little difficult to get into because the industry is definitely not as open and accessible as K-pop; you're going to run into a lot of short versions of MVs, blocked content and so on. But it's improving, so I hope you find something you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palechibi 2,748 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 since you're mainly into kpop start with exile, j soul brothers, generations, e-girls/flower, happiness, morning musume also itano tomomi's solo stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sana Muñequita Linda 2,566 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 The downside about Youtube though is that certain acts under certain companies are blocked to US citizens. For example, I used to be able to watch E-Girls (and their groups Flower, Dream, and Happiness)' videos on Youtube but ever since the whole Youtube Red thing or whatever I have to go elsewhere to watch their videos/check out new music of theirs since their videos are now blocked in my country. *Checks her non-German European privilege* Agh, that's a bummer...... YouTube Red sucks altogether Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrkSpphrGT 1,063 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 I usually listen to K-pop but I would like to branch out, hence why I'm here. There's a ton of groups within the group directory for jpop but I don't know where to start. Uh could someone recommend me some groups/albums I should check out as an intro to the would of jpop? listen to namie amuro, faky, Flower, Happiness,Dream, BRIGHT, Little Glee Monsters, Ayumi Hamasaki, Utada, Thelma Aoyama, Koda Kumi, AAA, Da-iCE, E-Girls, J soul brothers, Generations, Nissy, Daichi Miura, Yuya Matsushita, SHUN, Jya-Me, Perfume, Milayah Kato, Nami Tamaki, JUJU, PrizmaX, YUI, Scandal, Band-Maid, One ok Rock, Uverworld, Sowelu, Mika Nakashima, & G.E.M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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