Classic City Pop

Classic City Pop is a genre of Japanese music that emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s. It is characterized by its upbeat, catchy melodies, often featuring synthesizers and electric guitars, as well as its use of English lyrics. It is often seen as a precursor to the J-Pop genre, and is often associated with the Shibuya-kei scene. Classic City Pop is often seen as a fusion of Western pop music and traditional Japanese music, and is often seen as a reflection of the optimism and energy of the time period.