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70s-80s J-City Pop

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7 songs
3:27Song Image
Genres: Pop, Disco, Funk, City Pop, J-Pop Subgenres: 80s Pop, Synthpop, Dance-Pop, R&B, Smooth Jazz Moods: Nostalgic, Sad, Resigned, Reflective, Bittersweet Themes: Unrequited Love, Loneliness, Romantic Complexity, Emotional Language: Japanese BPM: 103 Key: D minor Vocals: Mid/High pitch, emotional, expressive female voice Summary: A city pop inspired Japanese track with 80s pop and synthpop elements, blending disco grooves, smooth jazz textures, and dance-pop energy, The song tells a story of love and heartbreak, reflecting on past experiences of unrequited love and loneliness, Despite its upbeat tempo, the atmosphere is nostalgic, bittersweet, and emotionally detached, capturing the complexities of romantic relationships and the protagonist’s resignation towards love as a fragile game
4:15Song Image
Genres: Pop, Electronic, Jazz, Funk, R&B Subgenres: Synthpop, City Pop, Smooth Jazz, Funk Rock, Soul Moods: Upbeat, Excited, Happy, Energetic, Carefree Themes: Party, Exploration, Love, Culture, Fashion Language: Japanese Instruments: Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Synthesizer, Saxophone BPM: 123 Key: F# minor Vocals: Mid/High pitch, lively, expressive female voice
3:54Song Image
Genres: Pop, Electronic, Jazz, Funk, R&B Subgenres: Synthpop, City Pop, Smooth Jazz, Funk Rock, Soul Moods: Upbeat, Excited, Happy, Energetic, Carefree Themes: Party, Exploration, Love, Culture, Fashion Language: Japanese Instruments: Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Synthesizer, Saxophone BPM: 123 Key: F# minor Vocals: Mid/High pitch, lively, expressive female voice
3:26Song Image
Genres: Pop, Electronic, Jazz, Funk, R&B Subgenres: Synthpop, City Pop, Smooth Jazz, Funk Rock, Soul Moods: Upbeat, Excited, Happy, Energetic, Carefree Themes: Party, Exploration, Love, Culture, Fashion Language: Japanese Instruments: Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Synthesizer, Saxophone BPM: 123 Key: F# minor Vocals: Mid/High pitch, lively, expressive female voice
5:12Song Image
Urban Nu-Jazz fusion with Funk and Pop influences, mid-tempo groove in E minor, warm analog textures, Dreamlike and melancholic city-night atmosphere, seductive and smoky, Piano, electric piano (Rhodes), upright bass, saxophone, trumpet, and jazz drums with smooth swells and sudden bursts, Modal jazz phrasing, spontaneous interplay, loose and improvisational flow, groove-driven, Chord movement: Em7 → A7 → Dmaj7 → Gmaj7, Vocals as male–female duet, alternating leads and harmonies, with falsetto, whispers, and ad-lib exchanges, Chorus opens the track immediately, no intro, Themes of fleeting love, longing, illusion, and intimate distance, carried by a hazy, soulful mood
4:09Song Image
80s Japanese city pop × romantic ballad, soft groove with analog warmth, emotional female vocal (mid-low tone, gentle yet firm), smooth bassline, electric piano (Rhodes), jazzy guitar chords, light snare and rimshot rhythm, reverb-rich synth pads, subtle saxophone solo, neon-lit atmosphere, cinematic slow dance vibe, sentimental yet empowering, Theme: “finding love and reminding someone of their true self even in darkness, ” Mood tags: nostalgic, romantic, tender, bittersweet, night-city, warm, emotional, elegant, dreamy, Tempo: 95 BPM, Language: Japanese, Vocal tone: calm, mature, slightly husky female voice with emotional depth, Production style: 1980s Japanese studio recording aesthetic (Yamaha DX7, LinnDrum, analog tape hiss), Ending fades out softly with city night ambience and distant car sounds
3:07Song Image
City Pop × Nu-Disco × Bossa Nova fusion, Japanese female vocals (mid/high, expressive, warm, slightly airy), BPM 118, Key F# minor, Smooth tropical groove with funky bass, clean electric guitar, conga, soft brass, shimmering synth pads, and light percussion swing, Romantic and breezy summer-night vibe — retro yet modern, stylish, groovy, and full of coastal freedom energy