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[Lyrics] A collection of popular rap pieces for beginners to try [Easy]

Hip-hop is really blowing up, isn’t it?

Thanks to shows like the MC battle program “Freestyle Dungeon,” the hip-hop scene’s popularity has skyrocketed.

Since Creepy Nuts won at the Japan Record Awards, it’s become common to see works by young rappers climbing the music charts.

If you’ve been listening to those tracks and thought, “I want to try rapping too,” that’s probably how you ended up on this article.

In this piece, we’ll introduce songs that are relatively easy for rap beginners to perform, as well as tracks that can serve as good references for writing lyrics.

Be sure to read to the end and make hip-hop your own!

[Lyrics] A collection of popular rap pieces beginners should try [Easy] (21–30)

ALL GODS BLESS MERYKEYDADDYDIRTY

Rapper RYKEYDADDYDIRTY, who rose to popularity through the contrast between his brazen persona and delicate lyrics.

His track “ALL GODS BLESS ME” is a signature work, widely loved for its poignant lyrics.

The hook leans more toward a vocal part than rap, giving it a mellow finish.

The vocal range is narrow and doesn’t require complex pitch movement, so the hook shouldn’t feel difficult.

The rap sections also don’t feature challenging flows or fastest-rap passages, making the overall difficulty relatively low.

Yukichi FukuzawaNinja We Made It.

Ninja We Made It. – Yukichi Fukuzawa (Official Music Video)
Yukichi FukuzawaNinja We Made It.

Ninja We Made It is a music unit that set its sights on becoming “Japan’s coolest creative collective” and began its YouTube activities in 2020.

Their track Fukuzawa Yukichi, which became a huge topic primarily on TikTok, hooks you with its addictive, comical lyrics.

The flow, carried in an overall low tone, is fun to perform, but be careful—the intricately rising and falling melody can be hard to memorize.

Since the song is under two minutes long, it’s an easy number for anyone who wants to try rapping at karaoke.

[Lyrics] A collection of popular rap pieces beginners should try [Easy] (31–40)

Easy Breezychelmico

chelmico「Easy Breezy」【Official Music Video】
Easy Breezychelmico

This track by the female rap duo chelmico features a catchy melody and an uplifting message.

Its lyrics celebrate freedom of self-expression and individuality, emphasizing the importance of staying true to yourself even when facing challenges.

Released in January 2020, it gained attention when it was chosen as the opening theme for an NHK General TV anime.

The beat is easy to groove to, and the chorus naturally becomes singable the more you listen.

It’s a perfect pick for anyone who wants to try it at karaoke.

With its brisk rhythm and positive lyrics, it’s also great for livening up get-togethers with friends.

Family preceptshannya

Hannya / Family Precepts / Official Music Video
Family preceptshannya

Hannya, a rapper who has produced numerous songs themed around peace and anti-war and reigned as the first final boss on the variety show Freestyle Dungeon.

The track Kakun (Family Precepts) from his 10th album Hanashi Hanbun features a warm ambiance with tight strings that really stick in your ears.

The rap progresses at a steady tone, making it easy to perform, and since there are no English lyrics, it’s approachable even for beginners.

However, faster phrases come in midway, so be careful not to get left behind and make sure to keep your dynamics in mind as you rap.

TOMBIKvi Baba

Kvi Baba / TOMBI (Animated Music Video) *TV anime “TRIGUN STAMPEDE” opening theme song
TOMBIKvi Baba

“TOMBI,” which was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime TRIGUN STAMPEDE.

This track by Osaka-born rapper and singer-songwriter Kvi Baba, released in 2023, hooks you with its addictive digital texture.

Centered around melody while incorporating rap-like elements in parts, it’s a song that even rap beginners should find easy to sing.

Its dark, industrial vibe also makes it a perfect reference when writing lyrics with a similar feel.

Summer Jam ’95Suchadarapā

Schadaraparr is a three-member music group known for helping popularize hip-hop in the J-pop scene, thanks in part to the massive success of their collaboration with Kenji Ozawa on “Konya wa Boogie Back.” Their 10th single, “Summer Jam ’95,” was released as a re-cut from their fifth album, “5th WHEEL 2 the COACH.” Since it contains no English lyrics and doesn’t feature rapid-fire phrases, it should be relatively easy to try at karaoke.

The rap flows like a conversation, making it a number you can sing casually with friends.

In conclusion

We’ve introduced a wide range of tracks, from landmark works that represent the Japanese hip-hop scene to songs that have gone viral on social media in recent years.

It might be best to start by analyzing which phrases rhyme with which.

If you want to create an original track, there are websites that display words that rhyme with the term you enter, so be sure to make use of them!