Classic hip-hop tracks recommended for women
The hip-hop genre has always been brimming with a charm that captivates listeners’ hearts.
In recent years, Japan’s hip-hop scene has seen a wave of rappers—regardless of gender—emerge with fresh flows and styles.
Which artists’ raps have moved you? In this article, we introduce standout hip-hop tracks cherished across generations and genders, delivering irresistible beats that make your body sway and lyrics that leave a lasting impression.
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Hip-Hop Classics Recommended for Women (11–20)
PHONEHITOMIN
HITOMIN is a female rapper whose powerful, message-driven lyrics have earned strong support from women of her generation.
Her style often mixes hip-hop with R&B, resulting in catchy tracks that are all very easy to listen to.
Her song “PHONE” is no exception—highly catchy and depicting the real emotions between friends on the verge of becoming lovers.
Since there’s no rapid-fire rapping or particularly intricate flows, it’s a track I can recommend even to those who aren’t used to performing hip-hop.
DropHANA
HANA is an idol group drawing attention for their high-level performances.
They’re produced by the popular female rapper Chanmina, and their appeal lies in music and performances similar to K-pop.
Among their songs, the one I especially recommend is Drop.
It’s primarily hip-hop and sung mostly in a lower register.
It’s a piece that emphasizes groove over vocals, so there aren’t any standout vocal parts.
If you have a low voice and aren’t confident in your singing ability—but you can rap—this is a song you’ll definitely want to try.
Say it out loudAwich
Awich, the hip-hop queen from Okinawa, released her track “Kuchi ni Dashite” in 2021.
The lyrics employ hip-hop’s double meaning technique, giving the song a slightly provocative, adults-only edge.
In the music video, women training in a boxing gym are portrayed as powerful and sexy.
While the expressions are bold, the song ultimately emphasizes the importance of speaking up and communicating with others.
Money BagCardi B
This is a track by Cardi B, an artist who firmly established her name across all scenes through her collaboration with Bruno Mars.
Her hard-hitting rap style builds a weighty, contemporary sound.
Remember feat. YOUNG JUJUAwich
Awich is a skilled rapper with outstanding vocal ability and a distinctive expressive style, earning strong support from dedicated heads.
Having attended an English conversation class at a U.S.
military base in her hometown of Okinawa and studied abroad, she can speak English at a near-native level.
Thanks to that background, her flow is on a level that completely surpasses most Japanese artists.
You can fully appreciate her flow and musicality in “Remember feat.
YOUNG JUJU,” a 2017 release that gained popularity with its tropical-influenced sound.
The singing parts are fairly challenging, but the rap sections aren’t too difficult—so definitely give it a try.
Never Grow Upchanmina
Chanmina is a multi-talented rapper who handles both composing and singing.
Unlike other female rappers, her roots are in K-pop rather than hip-hop, giving all her songs a melodious vibe.
Among them, “Never Grow Up” is especially melodic, gaining popularity with its bittersweet lyrics and a tropical sound that started trending around 2019.
The difficulty isn’t very high, so it’s easy for anyone to sing.
Hip-hop classics recommended for women (21–30)
Empire State Of Mind (ft. Alicia Keys)Jay Z
When it comes to the most grandiose city anthem in hip-hop history, isn’t it this classic by JAY-Z? Set over a majestic piano loop, JAY-Z’s masterful rapping and Alicia Keys’s powerful vocals resound, vividly portraying the brilliance of New York, where dreams and ambition swirl.
The dramatic track, which samples a song by The Moments, is also outstanding.
Released as a single from the 2009 masterpiece album The Blueprint 3, it’s also famous for being used in the trailer for the film Sex and the City 2.
Just listening to it gives you the exhilaration of gazing up at the skyscrapers, so be sure to put it on when you want to fire yourself up toward a big goal!