Great for karaoke too! Upbeat songs that will get you hyped
Upbeat songs can make you feel great, whether you’re listening to them or singing along.
When do you feel like listening to an upbeat track?
Some people use their favorite song to recharge when they want to lift their spirits or psych themselves up.
It gets your heart bouncing and boosts your motivation!
Of course, sometimes you want to discover something new that’s different from your usual playlist.
In this article, we’re sharing plenty of classic upbeat songs and hype tracks that you’ll definitely want to check out!
They’re also perfect for belting out at karaoke!
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Also great for karaoke! Upbeat, hype-boosting songs (61–70)
RAM-PAM-PAMSixTONES
It’s a high-energy uptempo track that gives off that edgy sensuality like KAT-TUN.
The impact is off the charts.
The resonance of the chorus is so fun it makes you start humming along without thinking! Just when you think it’s a hard-hitting song, there are very melodic parts before the chorus and elsewhere, so even people who aren’t into intense music will probably get hooked.
I found the contrast between the members’ gritty, powerful shouts and the chorus really interesting.
And that clean, tight ending is irresistibly cool!
Shanghai HoneyORANGE RANGE
ORANGE RANGE, hugely popular for their upbeat tracks.
Among them, “Shanghai Honey” can be considered one of their signature songs.
Its wildly popular phrases have been used in many TV dramas and more.
Just one listen will have your body dancing on its own—it’s such a high-energy tune that it’s perfect for all kinds of situations where you want to lift your mood, like driving or karaoke.
Because it’s such a lovely night[Alexandros]
![Because it's such a lovely night[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/oArfWcKHmhk/sddefault.jpg)
A stylish mid-tempo number by [Alexandros] with a distinctive intro.
The rhythmic performance feels great, and the bluesy vibe is soothing yet uplifting! It’s produced by Koichi Tsutaya, the mastermind behind numerous J-POP classics.
Perfect for the dance floor, of course, but it also has a fun feel that makes you want to wander around the city at night while listening.
Butter-FlyWada Kōji
Some of you might feel a sense of nostalgia.
It’s the opening theme of the anime Digimon Adventure and also Kouji Wada’s debut single.
Released in 1999, it has long been cherished as a classic anime song.
Owing to its popularity, it has been remade multiple times, and there are also many cover versions by well-known artists.
Runnerbakufū suranpu
That intro alone is enough to raise your body temperature—surely everyone’s heard it at least once.
A signature song by Bakufu Slump, this rock number captivates with its exhilarating drive and fiery message.
While it paints scenes from a track-and-field club, the behind-the-scenes story that it actually sings about parting ways with a band member is especially moving.
Released as a single in October 1988, it was also included on the album “HIGH LANDER.” At the time, it became widely known through its use as background music on the TV show “Genius! Takeshi’s Genki ga Deru TV!!” When you need a push on your back, why not belt it out at karaoke?
GONGWANIMA
As the theme song for the movie ONE PIECE STAMPEDE, this energetic uptempo track bursts with WANIMA’s characteristically straightforward lyrics and an overwhelming sense of scale.
The intro guitar is insanely cool, too! It makes you feel like you could run forever.
It’s included on their fifth single, Summer Trap!!.
Dance My GenerationGōruden Bonbā
From the flashy singing and dancing in the music video alone, it’s an irresistibly upbeat track that makes you want to dance.
Although it was released in 2013, the MV has a vibe that really evokes a Showa-era host club, and I highly recommend it.
Other Golden Bomber songs like “Mata Kimi ni Bangō o Kikenakatta” and “Memeshikute” are also classics that will definitely make you want to dance at a live show.