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, energizing songs (71–80)
GuaranaSukima Suichi
Kicking off out of nowhere with a rapid-fire vibe, this super energetic track is Sukima Switch’s “Guarana.” Released in 2006 as their eighth single, it was their first song to hit number one on the charts, so many people might still remember it.
It’s also a great pick for revisiting just how good their vocals sound in this track.
Other lively recommendations from Sukima Switch include “Zenryoku Shonen,” too!
summer festivalWhiteberry
Originally performed by the popular band JITTERIN’JINN, who appeared on the TV band audition show “Ikasu Band Tengoku,” won the grand prize, and made their major-label debut, the song “Natsu Matsuri” is one of their originals.
The version by Whiteberry, a teenage idol band from Hokkaido, also feels quite nostalgic, but for people in their twenties today, this one might be more familiar to the ear.
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!!.
Great for karaoke too! Upbeat, high-energy songs (81–90)
NEO UNIVERSEL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
This is a song by L’Arc~en~Ciel, a band immensely popular across a wide range of generations.
The tempo is relaxed, but the performance builds gradually toward the chorus in a cool way.
Hyde’s soaring vocals also lift the energy.
Jiwara DAYSAKB48
Released in 2019, this song is Rino Sashihara’s final single before she graduated from the AKB group in April 2019.
It is AKB48’s 55th major release.
Naturally, Rino Sashihara takes the center position, but apparently this is the first time the center was not determined by the results of the general election.
A classic idol song about farewells and new beginnings.
Don’t give upZARD
Among the Being label artists who dominated the J-POP scene in the 1990s, ZARD was a female vocal music unit that enjoyed especially high popularity.
Their sixth single, “Makenaide,” used as the theme song for the TV drama ‘Shiratori Reiko de Gozaimasu!,’ remains a beloved, classic cheer song even today, long after its release.
From the energizing intro to the catchy melody, many listeners and singers alike feel it gives them a push.
It’s an eternal masterpiece to sing when you want to encourage yourself or someone important to you.
P.A.R.T.Y. ~Universe Festival~DA PUMP
A dance track that became a hot topic for the “Baiiin Dance.” It’s the theme song for Kamen Rider Zi-O the Movie: Over Quartzer.
The energy ramps up right from the very beginning! Just like the title suggests, it’s a track with a party-like vibe.
DA PUMP’s vocalist ISSA has been active since 1996 and is known for his powerful vocals and dance performance.
I recommend not only enjoying the song but also learning the choreography!