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! Energetic, mood-boosting songs (91–100)
TOMORROWBiSH
TOMORROW is a May 2020 track by the six-member idol group BiSH.
While their signature is a rock sound, this song—paired with a music video in which the members play as a band—leans even more into rock and hardcore.
At the same time, it includes the kind of orchestral arrangement characteristic of BiSH, creating a moving ensemble.
It’s a song rock band fans can enjoy, and it suggests that the ‘punk band without instruments’ is far from slowing down.
HabitSEKAI NO OWARI
If you’re looking to hype things up with a rap-style track, “Habit” is a great pick.
It’s a song SEKAI NO OWARI wrote for the film xxxHOLiC as its theme.
Its rhythmic groove is irresistibly feel-good.
Since it calls for a flow close to rap, you can enjoy singing in a different style than usual.
The song is also famous for a dance that went viral on social media, so why not perform the dance along with it when you sing?
I had been waiting for summer.amazarashi
This is a song by amazarashi, a band especially popular among younger generations.
Their unique choice of words shows great talent.
The melody is excellent as well, with a softly resonant piano tone that brings comfort.
It’s a track that carries a sense of melancholy while still lifting your spirits.
RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
Hearing the crunch of an electric guitar somehow gets me excited.
Released by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION in October 2004, this track is a number whose powerful guitar sound really hits you in the chest.
It was used as the opening theme for the anime Fullmetal Alchemist.
Precisely because of its simple instrumentation, the passionate emotion really comes through.
The poetic lyrics, laced with irony, are part of its appeal as well.
The song is included on the album Sol-fa.
It’s a rock number I’d love you to listen to on the morning of an important day at work or in your club activities.
U.S.A.DA PUMP
A comeback hit by DA PUMP that popularized the term “so uncool it’s cool.” It’s easy for anyone to get into, and the choreography isn’t difficult, so it’s easy to copy! That said, since vocalist ISSA has a relatively high range, the song’s overall range is narrow at B3–B4, but the chorus stays high.
If you’re good at sustained high notes in chest voice, you’ll be able to sing the whole thing comfortably.
If high notes are tough for you, try moving your body while you sing—matching your movement to your timing should help you lock in those high notes more and more.
Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS
One of The Blue Hearts’ signature songs, and the kind you can just scream and have fun with—whether live or at karaoke! For the quiet intro, sing carefully and with feeling, then for the chorus don’t worry about pitch—just belt it out and it’ll always get everyone hyped! Momentum is important, of course, but if you just shout recklessly you’ll hurt your throat, so focus on engaging your vocal cords and resonating in your chest.
Even just placing a hand on your chest while you sing helps you feel the resonance and hear your own voice better! You might get caught up in the intensity, but don’t forget to breathe—and enjoy singing!
STAY TUNESuchmos
A track by Suchmos that was used as the commercial song for Honda’s VEZEL.
While the lyrics express disdain for urban drunks, the number itself is crafted as an upbeat dance tune.
The music video incorporates one-take shots at key moments, and together with the song, it comes across as a stylish work.
