Before the heat of last summer’s release “NIGHT DANCER” cooled off, another summer is approaching. J-pop musician imase, who showcases his world through the music that captivates you at first listen, presents great summer songs along with “NIGHT DANCER.” When the blazing sun is set and the wind starts to blow, and “it becomes a night where nothing even matters (どうでもいいような 夜だけど)”, let us dance to imase’s playlist and dream of a romantic summer.

imase: I came up with this while I was driving, so this is a perfect song to listen to when you’re driving at night. Many jumped on the dance challenge for this song so it’d be nice if you try dancing to it. 

imase: It’s a peppy and classy song that expresses the feeling of being “happy.” The chorus makes you want to dance and the handclaps are pleasant to hear. The brilliantly simple beat makes you want to play it over and over.

imase: It’s a cool bedroom pop song that evokes the synth-pop of the ‘80s. The melody and lyrics are catchy but you really need to take notice of its music video which will remind you of the movie “dirty dancing.” It’s a song with a must-watch video.

imase: It’s a pleasant mix of UK garage and trap beats and it has a strong R&B and hip hop vibe to it. I like how it taps into nostalgia. The vocal arrangement in the chorus is amazing, so I recommend you listen to it with headphones or earphones. The choreo is both cute and cool and makes you want to dance along.

imase: It’s one of those songs that I can’t help but dance to, especially because of the bass riff in the hook. The phrase “I think I like it” is very catchy and makes you want to sing along with friends. It’s an upbeat song with a simple arrangement, so make sure to give it a listen.

imase: This song can be characterized by the melody that is both popular and has a uniqueness to it. You can also sense the ‘80s pop sound that makes it such a danceable song. Personally, I love the sound of the snare and find myself listening to it over and over again. This is also a great song to listen to while driving, so don’t forget to check it out.

imase: The combination of sophisticated drum beats, synths, and bass riffs will put you in a good mood. You’ll spontaneously sway and dance. Just putting on this song will make the room more hip and cool. It’s one of those songs you want to listen to when you’re chilling with your friends or your significant other.

MisterWive - ‘SUPERBLOOM’

Jake Miller - ‘Rumors’

John K - ‘parachute’

Ritt Momney - ‘Put Your Records On’

Harry Styles - ‘As It was’

Charlie Puth - ‘Light Switch’

JAWNY - ‘Honeypie’