About City pop
City pop is a music genre that emerged in Japan in the 1970s. It is usually classed as a form of pop music and music of Japan.
Among the best-known names in the style are Mariya Takeuchi and Miki Matsubara.
From Wikipedia
City pop (Japanese: シティ・ポップ, Hepburn: shiti poppu) is a loosely defined form of Japanese pop music that emerged in the mid-1970s and peaked in popularity during the 1980s. It was originally termed as an offshoot of Japan's Western-influenced "new music", but came to include a range of styles—including funk, disco, R&B, AOR, soft rock, and boogie—that were associated with Japan's nascent economic boom and leisure class. It was identified with new technologies such as the Walkman, cars with built-in cassette decks and FM stereos, and various electronic musical instruments.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of City pop.
Key artists
- Mariya Takeuchi
- Miki Matsubara
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is City pop?
City pop is a music genre that emerged in Japan in the 1970s. It is usually classed as a form of pop music and music of Japan.
Where and when did City pop originate?
City pop originated in Japan in the 1970s.
Who are famous City pop artists?
Mariya Takeuchi and Miki Matsubara.