[Hype Songs] A must-listen for athletes and sports lovers! A curated selection of tracks that boost motivation

Wow.Post Malone

Post Malone – “Wow.” (Official Music Video)

This is the song “Wow,” released in 2019 by Post Malone, a rapper who is especially popular among American teens.

Its dark vibe and edgy rap style get players hyped up.

Sports are a kind of battle, so it’s a perfect track not only for yourself but also for boosting your team’s morale.

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Extraordinary day&TEAM

Extraordinary day

This song was written as the theme for TBS’s 2025 Beppu Oita Mainichi Marathon.

With its rhythmic tempo and light, breezy melody, it gives listeners the urge to start running.

The lyrics emphasize the importance of bonds with friends and believing in yourself, encouraging not only marathon runners but anyone facing daily challenges.

In 2024, &TEAM released four works as part of their Spring-Summer-Autumn-Winter series, and their second album, Yukiakari, topped various charts.

This track is also recommended for those working hard toward exams, careers, or their dreams.

FantasistaDragon Ash

Dragon Ash｢Fantasista｣

A classic Dragon Ash track that fuses powerful guitar sounds with a danceable beat.

The mix of English lyrics and striking flows in this mixture rock piece brims with elation and passion.

Released in March 2002, it was chosen as the theme song for Nippon TV’s broadcasts of the 2002 FIFA World Cup that same year, and was also included on the album HARVEST.

In live performances, it famously kicks off with Kj’s call, instantly sweeping the entire venue into a frenzy.

Energetic and positive, this song is perfect for boosting your motivation during training.

SignalWANIMA

WANIMA “Signal” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

A song filled with courage and hope that sets listeners’ hearts ablaze! It features a driving, fast-paced sound and uplifting lyrics, carrying the message: “Even if we’re unfinished, let’s keep challenging ourselves.” Included on the January 2018 album “Everybody!!,” it was performed with 1,000 eighteen-year-olds on the NHK special program “18-sai Matsuri.” It was also used as the commercial song for Lotte Ice “Sou.” This is a track that gives a push to young people standing at life’s crossroads, such as during entrance exams or job hunting.

All the more reason to listen when you’re struggling with worries or anxiety—you’re sure to find courage.

Start to shine and run forwardSambomasutā

Sambomaster / Starting to Shine and Run - MUSIC VIDEO

It’s a cheer song brimming with youthful passion and hope.

It portrays a protagonist who carries deep pain in their heart and feels on the verge of losing themselves, yet by accepting that suffering, the work gives them the courage to take a new step forward.

Released by Sambomaster in August 2018, the track was chosen as the theme song for the TBS Friday drama “Cheer☆Dan,” and, alongside the story of high school students striving to conquer the United States, left a lasting impression on many viewers.

This piece is also perfect as background music for school sports days and athletic festivals, gently supporting students who give their all and sweat it out together with their friends.

WINNERYoshii Kazuya

Kazuya Yoshii – WINNER

Kazuya Yoshii’s music has the power to ignite listeners’ hearts.

This song was released in September 2007 and was also used as the theme song for the Japanese-dubbed version of the soccer film GOAL! 2.

Packed with a powerful message that stirs the spirits of athletes, it gives you the courage to face challenges head-on.

Yoshii’s passionate vocals and emotional lyrics resonate directly with the listener.

This work is recommended for those who want to psyche themselves up before an important match or are preparing to confront life’s obstacles.

The more you listen, the more it awakens the dormant thirst for victory within you.

KaleidoscopeAlicia Keys

Kaleidoscope (From The New Broadway Musical “Hell’s Kitchen”) (Official Music Video)

Alicia Keys captivates with her piano melodies and powerful vocals.

The song she released in March 2024 actually lit up one of tennis’s grandest stages.

Originally written for the musical Hell’s Kitchen, inspired by her own life, the track is performed at a pivotal moment when the protagonist awakens to self-realization—and there’s even a touching story that people were moved to tears during rehearsals.

Its spectacular, joy-filled sound seems to capture the very instant the world begins to shimmer like a kaleidoscope.

It was selected as the theme song for the 2024 US Open.

It’s a number for everyone who wants to believe in their potential and shine on the court.