Recommended hip-hop/rap

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

DancerFukkun:)Tatsuki Fukuda
Primarily active in Tokyo, I have experience as a backup dancer for artists, a music video dancer, and a commercial dancer. I continue to work as a dancer while also engaging in article production. After discovering Michael Jackson in junior high school, I began dancing in my second year of high school. Since starting dance, in addition to the J-Pop and Japanese rock I had been listening to, I began exploring Western R&B, rap, alternative music, and other tracks commonly used for dance. In elementary school, I spent three years in a choir, and because I love singing, I often go to karaoke for fun. These days, I enjoy a wide range of music, from Japanese rock and rap to K-pop.
A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerAraki Jakkan
I’ve worked in a variety of roles—regardless of pro or amateur settings—including live event PA, cameraman for video and photography, restaurant staff, and logistics center staff. I now spend my days as a part-time writer. I’ve contributed to music and manga websites with feature/review articles, and wrote the liner notes included as a bonus for 1st PLACE Inc.’s “IA SUPER BEST.” As for my music background, I started playing guitar in junior high and focused on band activities during my school years. For over 15 years since then, up to the present, I’ve continued releasing original tracks as a Vocaloid producer. My areas of expertise are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

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)

Feeling great!!mihimaru GT

mihimaru GT – Feeling Great ↑↑

Feeling great!!mihimaru GT

mihimaru GT is a male-female music duo.

Their song “Kibun Jojo↑↑” is a recommended, high-energy tune to try when you go to karaoke as a mixed-gender pair.

The female part consists of rap with a catchy melody, making it great for beginners.

The male part is a more traditional rap, but it’s not too fast, so with practice you should be able to pull it off.

It also seems perfect as a reference for writing lyrics that feature call-and-response between a man and a woman!

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Yessir¥ellow bucks

¥ellow Bucks – “Yessir” feat. Eric.B. Jr. [Official Video]

Yessir¥ellow bucks

This rap track, set over a beat highlighted by striking flute lines, weaves themes of self-affirmation and bonds with friends.

With powerful projection and a rhythmic flow, ¥ellow Bucks delivers a passionate message in this signature song, expressing the resolve to believe in yourself and move forward with your crew.

It’s included on the album “Jungle,” released in August 2020.

The video, featuring a large gathering of friends and a vivid depiction of friendship, is deeply moving.

Masterfully blending English and Japanese, this track is also perfect for anyone looking to take on rap.

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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.

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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.

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LONELY NIGHTStofubeats

tofubeats – LONELY NIGHTS

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This song is marked by a city-savvy melody tinged with poignancy.

Included on the album FANTASY CLUB released in May 2017, it was produced by tofubeats featuring KEIJU from KANDYTOWN.

It conveys the loneliness and anxiety felt deep inside on solitary nights, set against an electronic soundscape.

The track exudes a mood perfect for a grown-up evening, making you want to take a drive while gazing at the city lights.

The interplay between tofubeats’s vocals and KEIJU’s rap adds even more appeal.

It’s a recommended track for spending a night alone in the city or for those who want to relax and listen to music in a calm, late-night mood.

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In producing this article

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I picked out mainly songs that went viral on social media and ones with strong pop elements that are easy to sing at karaoke. As a music writer who’s a hip-hop listener, I made a point of choosing tracks that even beginners will find easy to sing.

Fukkun :) Tatsuki Fukuda (dancer)

Wakagen Araki (a Vocaloid producer who is also a music writer)

[Evidence]

https://www.mapple.net/tips/original/24850/

[About the order of publication]

Based on the editorial team’s research results, the final decision also takes into account the total number of your “Rank Up” and “Rank Down” button presses.

[Update History]

April 25, 2025: Added and updated seven reviews and refreshed the entire article.
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