Music Corner Week 69: Natsu Summer

Natsu Summer is a vocalist from Ehime in the southern region of Shikoku who appeared on the scene back in 2016. Growing up listening to the genres of city pop and reggae, she takes on the interesting genre blend as a city pop and reggae singer. She was drawn toward this blend because ever since her childhood living by the sea, she wanted to create this natural composition and lyrics as a style for listeners that love music and nature.

While it might seem like both genres would clash against each other, this new twist is refreshing and is a unique sound for listeners of all ages. It’s easy going reggae composition mixed with her soothing city pop vocal style is something that entices the listeners to keep listening on as the next track starts. “Tropical Christmas” and “恋のタイミング” (“Koi no Timing”) are just two tracks that serve as perfect examples of the balancing act that Natsu Summer does for her songs. With just the right amount of synthesizer mixed with keyboard, it sets the scene for the music style that she has brought to the industry.

Currently, Natsu Summer has two singles, “Cool Down” (2017) and “Time Distance” (2019) and two Eps, Natsu Natsu Natsu and Tropical Winter, both released in 2016. She has also released three mini-albums, Hello, future day (2017), Natsu Summer & Dub Sensation (2018), and HAYAMA NIGHTS in 2020. Be sure to check out her official website along with her official Twitter and latest music video, “Koi no Timing,” below!