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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WAP (feat. Megan Thee Stallion)Cardi B
A groundbreaking work that boldly proclaims women’s sexual agency with radical lyrics that shake conservative values and irresistibly addictive beats.
Crafted by the overwhelmingly charismatic rapper Cardi B, who enlisted Megan Thee Stallion—another powerhouse at the top of the scene—this single was released in August 2020.
It debuted at No.
1 on the Billboard Hot 100, setting historic records with over 93 million streams in its first week.
Dance videos exploded across social media, sparking a global cultural phenomenon that’s still fresh in our memories.
It’s the perfect track to put on when you want to affirm your own desires or feel like dancing with high energy—guaranteed to give you an unbeatable surge of power.
Super BassNicki Minaj
A signature work for Nicki Minaj that fuses a satisfyingly deep bass beat with poppy electronic sounds.
While depicting an approach to someone she’s interested in, the lyrics are adorably coquettish in the way she keeps the upper hand.
The razor-sharp rap and catchy melody are perfectly balanced, drawing listeners in irresistibly.
Included on the 2010 album Pink Friday, the track helped her cross genre boundaries—especially after a duet performance with Taylor Swift in August 2011.
It’s perfect for amping up a party, and highly recommended for anyone who wants to boost their energy, so be sure to check it out.
Gucci GangLil Pump
A track by Lil Pump, who, while still in his teens, joined the ranks of stars, sporting the look of Lamborghinis and luxury brands.
It was likely one of the most popular songs of 2017, and the secret to that is undoubtedly its straightforward, instantly singable lyrics.
Jam feat. iriSuzuki Mamiko
A collaborative track created by Suzuki Mamiko—active as Mamiko of chelmico—with her close friend iri as a guest.
Over an urban sound woven from jazzy piano and a swinging beat, their voices layer as if in conversation, making for a comfortable listen.
Released ahead of her solo album “ms” in August 2021, the song was accompanied by a music video that captures their unadorned selves wandering along the seaside and city streets.
Co-written lyrics sketch the warmth and scenes of time spent together, while a vocal style that drifts between rap and singing creates an intimate atmosphere.
It’s a piece that keeps you company on a relaxed day off or when you want to unwind with someone special.
Sucker DjQueen Latifah
A classic track by Queen Latifah, known for her danceable vibe and the signature style that drove the mid-school era with exhilarating, sample-heavy beats.
These days, she showcases powerful vocals worthy of gospel, giving her music a refined atmosphere that also makes it highly recommendable for women.
Kinmokusei feat. Mamiko SuzukiTOSHIKI HAYASHI (%C)
TOSHIKI HAYASHI (%C), a Tokyo-based beatmaker.
This track featuring Mamiko Suzuki of chelmico was included on his 2017 album “THREE” and released as a 7-inch analog single in August 2018.
Its mellow groove evokes an autumn dusk, and the flow—shifting smoothly from conversational rap into melody—intertwines exquisitely to gently portray emotions and memories that resurface with the changing seasons.
The sound, blending a lo-fi beat sensibility with city-pop-style harmonies, feels like a snapshot of small urban melancholies.
It’s a calm, warm love song perfect for the season when the fragrant olive blooms and scents the air.
Girl feat. kojikojiSorane
This is a collaborative track with kojikoji included on Soraune’s second album, “19FACT,” released in June 2020.
As Soraune has said—“I wrote from a girl’s perspective about a girl’s feelings”—the song stands out for a male rapper deliberately portraying romance from a female point of view.
It captures the inability to be straightforward and the complicated emotions toward a lover with a light, effortless flow.
Blending chill hip-hop and R&B, the soft vocals by kojikoji layer on top to create an intimate mood that makes you want to listen alone in your room at night.
Selected as MUSIC ON! TV’s “M-ON! Recommend” and Space Shower TV’s “it!,” this piece is a love song that resonates strongly with listeners of the same generation.