Japanese – City Pop, J-Pop, Hip Hop, Idol Metal & Cult Japanese Classics | One-Stop Sync
Our one-stop Japanese playlist is a vibrant journey through decades of Japanese music, spanning the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and contemporary releases – from vintage city pop and easy listening to hip hop, idol metal and video game-inspired rock.
The collection opens with the wonderful Aiko, whose standout 1970s recordings move effortlessly between disco-influenced grooves and elegant easy listening, with echoes of the warm melodic sophistication of The Carpenters.
The playlist also features our very own Japanese idol unit NECRONOMIDOL, whose fearless sound spans J-pop, dark electronic textures and heavy metal intensity – a unique fusion that has earned them cult international acclaim.
A contemporary highlight is “Back In Tokyo”, featuring rising rapper Gen Fushimi, bringing fresh urban energy to the catalogue. Listeners can also trace the musical lineage further back by exploring recordings from the elder Fushimi in our 1980s Japanese selections.
No Japanese collection would be complete without a nod to the legendary Tomoyasu Hotei, internationally celebrated for his iconic track featured in Kill Bill: Volume 1 and championed by Quentin Tarantino.
From retro Japanese disco and city pop to cutting-edge hip hop and genre-bending idol metal, this catalogue offers rare depth, authenticity and sync-ready diversity for film, TV, advertising and gaming.
All recordings are one-stop, pre-cleared for sync, and published by Pop-Up Music, ensuring fast and seamless licensing worldwide.
Perfect for music supervisors seeking:
- Authentic Japanese city pop and vintage disco
- J-pop, idol metal and experimental Japanese crossover music
- Japanese hip hop and contemporary urban tracks
- Cult Japanese rock and cinematic soundtrack classics
- Pre-cleared, one-stop sync licensing
Vintage Japanese Gold
We are especially proud to represent Chiemi Eri, one of Japan’s most iconic and beloved vocalists. With her commanding voice, elegance and dramatic stage presence, Chiemi Eri is often described as the Japanese equivalent of Shirley Bassey – a performer whose recordings combine timeless sophistication with extraordinary emotional power.
Her catalogue brings a uniquely rich and glamorous dimension to the Pop-Up Music Japanese collection, offering classic Japanese vocal performances that are bold, cinematic and instantly distinctive – ideal for film, television and high-impact sync moments. We just love these recordings.
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