[2026] Iconic and Popular Songs for Super-Cool Breakdance [Breaking]
Born in the South Bronx of New York in the 1970s, the street dance known as breaking.
Also widely known as breakdancing, breaking has deep ties to music—especially hip-hop—and has played an important role in street culture.
More recently, it was officially recognized as a competition at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Some younger people may have become interested in breakdancing after watching the Olympics.
For those readers, this article rounds up essential classic tracks that are inseparable from the history of breaking.
We also feature many of the songs used at the Paris Olympics, so be sure to check them out!
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[2026] Classic and Popular Super-Cool Breakdance Tracks [Breaking] (31–40)
Full Moon feat. CommonArmand Van Helden
Armand Van Helden is a U.S.-born music producer known for his wide-ranging styles, including speed garage, house music, and hip-hop.
His tracks are often extremely catchy, and you’ll frequently hear his music in breakdancing circles.
Among his works, a particularly recommended track is “Full Moon” featuring Common.
It’s a distinctive song that blends hip-hop and house music, with an added touch of funk.
Apache (Grandmaster Flash Mix)Incredible Bongo Band
A funky number with sharp bongos and brass.
Many of you may know it from its appearances in films and overseas TV shows.
There are plenty of spots where it can be dropped in, so it’s a very easy track to use.
This version is a remix by Grandmaster Flash.
He’s a legendary figure who has been active since the early days of hip-hop.
Scratching, juggling, sampling—you name it, he uses a range of techniques to create new works.
This track may sound rough-hewn, but he’s manually looping the rhythm part by playing two copies of the same record alternately, keeping the groove going endlessly without a break.
How GeeBlack Machine
If you’re a dancer, you’ve definitely heard this at least once—or rather, more than once, right? I think the intro phrase is crucial; DJs tend to cut in there, and in that moment, when that distinctive phrase hits or an anthem drops, the crowd goes wild! This track is funk.
It’s from a time before the concept of breakbeats even existed, and this groove is the real deal—authentic breaks.
Get Off feat. Street StylerMr. Bass
If you’re looking for a curveball BGM choice, I recommend “Get Off feat.
Street Styler.” When it comes to classic breakdance tracks, soul and funk are the usual go-tos.
This track goes in the opposite direction—it’s essentially wrapped in synth-pop.
It’s a remix, and when the chorus hits, the main theme from the movie Beverly Hills Cop—something everyone’s heard at least once—kicks in.
If you can sync your moves to that chorus, it’s bound to get the crowd hyped.
You’re Hip Miss PastorfieldFred Karlin
Fred Karlin is a great American composer who created many classic tunes for feature films.
His distinctive musical style—blending jazz, classical, and rock with even medieval influences—remains highly popular today.
Among his works, the track I’d recommend as BGM for breakdancing is “You’re Hip Miss Pastorfield.” It layers jazz trumpet over an eight-beat groove, and the unconventional drumming adds just the right accents for dance.