Ken's Ongaku Go For September 2021!

The ever changing autumn season has started, that means a brand new Ongaku Go is here! We at OTY would like our readers to know what was filling our ears for the past month. Each track is available across all digital music streaming platforms, with Apple Music featured on this site.

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“September” by haruno 

While a sightly older song in his discography, “September” really brings that transitional feel of the seasons with slow and minimal compositions that really relies on his beautiful vocals. Not really changing the wheel so to speak on what I usually listen to, I can really appreciate it that an artist tries to sing entire songs in a totally differently language and become a so-called hidden gem from other releases. While I was originally recommended this track on social media over the last couple of weeks, I’ve been drawn to other releases such as “Kidding Me” off of his Is She Anybody? EP and his latest release “Love Affair” back in August. While I absolutely love those tracks, “September” is the one I keep going back to in my rotation. 

Be sure to check out the lyric video for “September” below, along with the track here!

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“Yoru no Tanken” by childspot

Hot off their Ingredients album that released this month, childspot is that R&B fusion band that really hit a bone with me this past month. Vocalist and guitarist hiyune really hits that vocal sweet spot so-to-speak on how to handle the difficult fusion genre and can be shown upon their small discography. While it does have a somewha simple band composition behind it, the power added work really does rest on hiyune and knock it out of the park with this track and had kept falling in love with it upon every listen. While I have yet to listen to the entirety of Ingredients, I can’t wait to dive into them formally soon enough. 

Check out the music video for “Yoru no Tanken” below along with the track here!

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“Summer haze” by Atarayo

I’ve been honestly looking for a fresh band to get into as of late, and sure enough the four-member duo-vocal rock band Atarayo reared into my life. While this isn’t the first release that exposed me to them, “Summer haze” is by far one of their best. What really does it for me is the piano interlude in the beginning of the track and sprinkled throughout, as it really sets the mood of the work and really brings the listeners on a magic trip that Atarayo is trying to convey. They are a future Music Corner in the making and I can’t wait till they release their first album. 

Be sure to check out the music video for “Summer haze” below along with the track here!

“Baka Mitai” by Taiga Saejima and Shun Akiyama 

While this isn’t the first time this song has appeared on my Ongaku Go, I had to include it as it is the unofficial celebration of the Yakuza game series with Yaktember. Originally made famous by Kiryu Kazuma’s rendition of the song, as the series had progressed the other burly and rough protagonist of the the game series would also take their shot at this track as well. I ironically love this rendition as it is a duet style of cover for a song that is usually just sung solo and the trade off that both characters does for this vocally is great and while can’t break the top spot of Kiryu’s version, it is a close second. I do like the Namba cover in Yakuza: Like a Dragon, I can’t wait what the game series has in store of fans of this track and if the main protagonist Kasuga Ichiban will take the mantel next.

Check out the track here!

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“Snow halation” by Muse (Love Live)

Now if you were to tell me that I’d be including a Love Live song in my Ongaku Go sometime this year I’d call you crazy. As I do appreciate the series and understand its appeal, BanG Dream!! brought in more to the new crazy that was Seiyu idol singers. Playing the Love Live! All Stars and being exposed to hololive (with them low-key drilling the song in my head with its constant inclusion of their karaoke streams) has really brought me into really liking the track and keeping it in my rotation and also singing it in karaoke situations whenever I can. While the song overall is a fairly traditional winter track, I can’t give it high enough praise. 

Be sore to check out the music video for “Snow halation” along with the track here!

Gray's Ongaku Go For August 2021

Picking up after Ken and Luna with another month down in 2021, we at Ongaku to You would like our readers to know what was filling our ears for the past month. Each track is available across all digital music streaming platforms with Apple Music being featured on this site.

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“Bubble Love” by Da-iCE

I’ll be honest, I didn’t realize this track was out and I heard they were doing the opening to the next Kamen Rider series, so to get hyped I looked to see if Da-iCE had dropped anything and sure enough they had dropped three tracks. The songs I put out are my favorite. The release has their signature cool style that I just love so much and it’s really catchy to boot. 

Check out “Bubble Love” here and the music video below!

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“SUM BABY” by BALLISTIK BOYZ from EXILE TRIBE

Let it be said that BALLISTIK BOYZ knows how to drop a great summer track, with “SUMMER HYPE” last year and “SUM BABY” this year. This is just a fun track to listen to and now I’m going to look forward to their summer release next year. The rapping in this song is done so well, your missing out if you haven’t listened to this one yet.

Check out “SUMMER HYPE” here and the music video below!

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“Amagoi” by Jang Keun Suk

Jang Keun Suk is two for two now. I don’t think “Amagoi” hit the hi that emotion did but this track is still really good and I’ve been playing it on repeat since it dropped. I just love Suk’s style and this track oozes style. I’m officially a fan and look forward to diving into his discography sometime in the near future.

Check out “Amagoi” here and the music video below!

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“Shinu Hodo Suki” by WHITE JAM

WHITE JAM came to my attention last year just browsing through Apple Music and I recently went and really dove in which I’m so glad I did. Now I’m a huge fan of this trio and this is their latest release. It’s really good with amazing rap and great vocals. Shirose’s singing voice is what I wish my singing sounded like. 

Check out “Shinu Hodo Suki” here and the music video below!

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“So What” by SPiCYSOL

This is a pretty recent discovery for me and I’ve really enjoyed their music from everything that I’ve heard. The composition for this song is really catchy and easy to listen to. That has really turned into a must-listen track.

Check out “So What” here and the music video below!

Luna's Ongaku Go For August 2021!

Picking up after Ken with another month down from 2021, we at OTY would like our readers to know what was filling our ears for the past month. Each track is available across all digital music streaming platforms with Apple Music featured on this site.

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“Video” feat. Staxx T & CIMBA by t-Ace

Since the release of “Video” I have grown highly addicted to this track. The opening has this super catchy beat and CIMBA starts it off with his smooth vocals. Staxx T chimes in with his rap and matches perfectly with the composition. CIMBA is one of the highlights of this track as he does the chorus, while Staxx-T and t-Ace do the versus. t-Ace’s rap always catches me off guard due to his unique spin he puts on it. This is one of my favorite Hip-Hop tracks, especially when it comes to its collaboration. All three artists know how to come together and create a catchy and chill Hip-hop track. The lyrics are playfully fun and reminiscent of western rap. Note: This song does have explicit lyrics.

Check out out “Video” here and the music video below!

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“Gila Gila” feat. JP THE WAVY, YZERR by Awich

I am always excited about Awich’s releases and “Gila Gila” did not disappoint. Awich goes hard with her rap and I love it. I feel like this is one of the hardest rap tracks I’ve seen her release. She shows off her cadence skills and puts her signature on it. The featuring artstis, JP THE WAVY and YZERR do not disappoint either - they both bring their best and fit perfectly with this track and Awich. This is a rap collaboration track made in heaven. It is heavily western influenced, which is their style and I like that. The chorus is very catchy and gets stuck in your head easily. “Gila Gila” brings the hype for Awich’s upcoming album Queendom that releases in late September.

Check out “Gila Gila” here and the music video below!

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“Chuppa Chupps” by CREAM

CREAM kills it again with their latest digital single, “Chuppa Chupps”. When I first heard it, I thought it was a little much with the repeating chorus, however, I loved it after the second listen as the versus’ are fantastic. Despite the chorus being slightly repeative, the composition fits very well and it gets stuck in your head. Staxx T knows how to compose the beats and makes it fit to both his and Minami’s strengths and I enjoy that. The composition reminds me of a video game crossed with hip hop beats that make me want to get up and dance. Staxx T’s rap stays with me in this, specifically in the second versus while Minami’s vocals are more on the minimal but in the end, both ends for vocals and rap equal out. “Chuppa Chupps” is no “Banana” but it is a fun summer track not to be missed. If you didn’t know what Chuppa Chupps is, it is a cream based soda and candy.

Check out “Chuppa Chupps” here and the music video below!

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“Top Gyal” by Yayoi Daimon

I was not expecting Yayoi Daimon to release a track so soon after her single “Ego” but here she is again, back with a killer upbeat hip hop track. “Top Gyal” is exactly what the title sounds like, Yayoi doing what she does best - being the best. This track does have many explicit lyrics so be prepared. Despite this, it has a sick beat that makes you want to dance. Yayoi Daimon’s rap skills come out along with the reggae she incorporates in her music. “Top Gyal” is a cross between hip-hop and reggae, the beats are hip hop while Yayoi has that reggae style in her voice for the versus’. Yayoi shows she is the queen with this track and I cannot get enough of it.

Check out “Top Gyal” here and the music video below!

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“We’ll Be OK” by Koda Kumi

This is the popiest track on my top 5 of this month and also the most summery. I’m glad to see Koda Kumi back with a cute fun poppy summer track. “We’ll Be OK” is not only a summer track but its composition reminds me of a country pop feel, which I’m hit or miss on. I believe with “We’ll Be OK” the style works with Koda Kumi as she knows how to utilize her vocals to fit the type of track she is doing. This has a cute chorus that is super cheery and makes you want to sing-a-long with it. I love hearing Koda do tracks like “We’ll Be OK” as her cheery tracks tend to bring a smile to me and show that cutesy side of her than her more sexy side that most know her for.

Check out “We’ll Be OK” here and the music video below!

Ken's Ongaku Go For August 2021!

With the end of summer on the horizon, a brand new Ongaku Go is here! We at OTY would like our readers to know what was filling our ears for the past month. Each track is available across all digital music streaming platforms, with Apple Music featured on this site.

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“Mr. Summer Time (feat Kei Owada)” by Tokimeki Records

Another strong showing by this amazing artist with another remix by Tokimeki Records. Originally done by Circus back in the 70’s, the updated version like her prior work has the soul of the original and fuses it with a more modern flair. Guest vocalist Kei Owada’s voice treads on the prior without dis-serving them. As previously mentioned, Tokimeki Records makes her version in her own unique way that would connect to the younger generation that might not know these classic songs. I can’t wait to see what she remixes next. 

Be sure to check out the lyric video for “Mr. Summer Time (feat Kei Owada)” below along with the streaming link here!

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“Zuruiyo” by MONONKVL

MONONKVL is a duo that I’ve been keeping my eye on for the last six months with tracks such as “GOODBYE” and “Otononaruiada”. However, “Zuruiyo” keeps a more sultry style that I absolutely love from this vocalist. While some might not like her style due to the more chill and laid back composition that they do, MONONKVL is an artist that everyone should be on the look out for and may very well be the future for the jazz-pop fusion genre that they are in. 

Be sure to check out the track here!

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“Ordinary days” by milet

As much as I like milet, “Ordinary days” is the first song that I actually push the “plus” sign to in Apple Music and listen on the regular. While it’s nothing too much out of her wheelhouse so to speak of style, it had kept me drawn back to it time to time throughout the month. While I do think it’s inclustion of being the theme song of the actress Toda Erika’s latest drama did turn my head to it much sooner, it did fill my need of strong female vocalist for the month. I’m not sure if this will turn me into a fan, I shall be on the lookout for milet’s upcoming works. 

Be sure to check out the music video for “Ordinary days” below along with song here!

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“Aitakute” by Ado

This is a very surprising addition. To date, I’m not a huge fan of Ado’s work, especially for “Odo”. But gosh darn this track really turns my mind about her, as this is a more traditional ballad style of work and she works it very well. This does in fact prove that Ado is indeed the breakout star of the year and that she can honestly fit any style that she wants. I legit can’t wait to see what style she’ll tackle next.

Check out the music video for “Aitakute” below, along with the track here!

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“Kimi no Tonari, Taiyou no Shitade” by moumoon

This was an amazing reintroduction for moumoon, as after their departure from Avex, I was quite worried if they would continue or not. YUKA’s vocals are absolutely on point with this release and while I wasn’t following their work originally, I now have lots of catching up to do with their substantial discography. This along with the prior four songs in my Ongaku Go has really kept my chill factor at max, which I had really needed this past month.

Be sure to check out the music video for “Kimi no Tonari, Taiyou no Shitade” below with the track here!

Gray's Onkagu Go For July 2021

Picking up after Ken and Luna with another month down in 2021, we at Ongaku to You would like our readers to know what was filling our ears for the past month. Each track is available across all digital music streaming platforms with Apple Music being featured on this site.

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“Ame Ga Hajimari No Aizu” by 7ORDER

This honestly has been the best song I’ve heard all month. These guys just kill it with this track, and I keep coming back for more. I love the harmony and melody which, to me, are the most important aspects of a song like this. 

Check out “Ame Ga Hajimari No Aizu” here, and the music video below.

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“SUMMER HYPE” by BALLISTIK BOYZ from EXILE TRIBE

This is an awesome song I missed last year, but, since it’s summer, this song has been on my shortlist. While I’m looking forward to their upcoming release “SUM BABY” a tad bit more, “SUMMER HYPE” will keep me going for the time being.

Check out “SUMMER HYPE” here, and the music video below.

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“sun kissed love” by lol

I’m so glad that my group is back with this release. I’ve missed these guys and, while “sun kissed love” isn’t my favorite song by the group, I’ve still had it on repeat. This a great tune to beat that summer heat with.

Check out “sun kissed love” here, and the music video below.

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“Kimi Wa Kono Natsu, Koi Wo Suru” by Not Equal Me

This is a wonderful number done by Not Equal Me. They usually have good releases, and this track is no exception. It’s a great summer song that is sung really well.

Check out “Kimi Wa Kono Natsu, Koi Wo Suru” here, and the music video below.

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“No Rain, No Rainbow” by Home Made Kazoku

I try really hard to keep the songs I pick for my top five each month to, at the very least, have been released this year, but July has been a slow month for me, and I’ve had this song on repeat as of late. I find this number to be very uplifting and encouraging which I’ve really needed lately.

Check out “No Rain No Rainbow” here, and the music video below.