Utaite

Utaite (歌い手) is a Japanese term referring to singers who cover pre-existing songs, primarily on online platforms like Nico Nico Douga and YouTube. They are known for posting their vocal covers, often under the "Utattemita" (歌ってみた) category, which translates to "tried singing". The term distinguishes these online cover artists from traditional "kashu" (歌手), or general singers.