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[For University Students] Recommended Songs That Get the Crowd Going at Karaoke [2026]

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College students probably have lots of chances to go to karaoke—whether it’s with friends, part-time job coworkers, or at club drinking parties, right?

Some people have that one go-to song they always sing, while others might be thinking, “I want to hype things up with something I don’t usually sing.”

But it’s a classic karaoke dilemma to wonder what song you should pick.

So in this article, we’ll introduce a bunch of high-energy songs recommended for college students!

We’ve focused on tracks that have been trending recently, so use this as a reference when choosing your songs.

[For University Students] Recommended Songs to Hype Up Karaoke [2026] (31–40)

Yes, with pleasure.kocchi no kento

Sure thing / Kocchino Kento MV

Yes, with pleasure.kocchi no kento

Rather than gravely lamenting how hard it is to live in modern society, Hai Yorokonde packs in a humorous sensibility and a string of irresistibly catchy, TikTok-ready phrases, making it one of 2024’s defining hits.

The multitalented Kocchino Kento also performed this song at that year’s NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, cementing his nationwide recognition—a fresh memory for many.

While showcasing the vocal prowess he honed through a cappella, the distinctive humor and the melodies and lyrics that stick in your head after a single listen, as mentioned above, make the song a surefire crowd-pleaser at karaoke across generations.

The rapid-fire passages do take some getting used to, but if you struggle to keep up, focus on practicing the tricky parts and memorize them well enough to sing without looking at the lyrics—you may be surprised how smoothly it comes together.

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In conclusion

We’ve put together a comprehensive list of karaoke songs that are guaranteed to fire up a college crowd.

And it’s not just fast, upbeat tracks—we’ve also included popular karaoke classics that you can really belt out.

Whether you’re singing together to pump up the energy or showing off your vocal chops if you’re confident in your singing, we hope this article helps you enjoy karaoke even more.