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, high-energy songs (141–150)
Mononoke DanceDenki Gurūvu
There’s a trend where only high BPM gets praised, but amid that, this track seems to ask, “Does groove and feel really come from just fast tempos?” It’s an anime tie-in, yet it keeps a perfect distance—not too close, not too far—from the show’s image, and that subtle spacing further stokes the groove.
CharismaxSnow Man
An addictive dance tune that modernizes and elevates the 1990s craze, para para.
Snow Man’s “Charismax,” released in August 2025, impresses with a relentless rap riding over a fast beat, fused with a catchy, unforgettable melody.
The lyrics carry a powerful message about freeing yourself and awakening the charisma everyone holds within.
Just listening makes your hidden energy surge.
It’s the perfect track for when you want to boost your confidence.
RomeoBLANKEY JET CITY
If you ask people from the generation that listened to Blankey Jet City in real time what their favorite song is, many might say this one.
It’s a track that vividly portrays a spirit of resistance against the immense power that rock ’n’ roll holds.
Also great for karaoke! Energetic, hype-boosting songs (151–160)
Pin-heel SurferSCANDAL
This is a song by SCANDAL, a four-member girls’ band from Osaka.
It’s a pop track that cheers on women from a female perspective, and the lyrics are really encouraging.
It’s the kind of song only SCANDAL, now grown and mature, could sing.
The melody is refreshing and the groove is fantastic.
Be sure to check it out.
WHITE BREATHT.M.Revolution
When it comes to T.M.Revolution’s classic high-energy tracks, HOT LIMIT is the obvious pick, but White Breath is no slouch either.
He belts it out with a sweeping delivery while still keeping a great groove.
And above all, this music video—unlike HOT LIMIT—features him half-naked under a snow machine… It’s the kind of direction that’s so “Aniki,” and despite being an official video, it retains plenty of that Kansai-style humor.
A certified classic.
Charlesbarūn
This is a Vocaloid song released in 2016 by Vocaloid producer Balloon, and it’s still a karaoke staple today.
Balloon also performs under the name Keina Suda.
With its cool sound and exhilarating speed that makes it feel great to sing, it’s sure to liven up the crowd! Even if you’re not very familiar with Vocaloid songs, this one is famous, so you’ve probably heard it.
Check out the artist’s self-cover and popular singers’ “tried singing” videos for reference, and definitely give it some practice!
chantAdo
It’s the official theme song of Universal Studios Japan’s Halloween event—the one that became famous for the zombie dance! It’s an extremely challenging song packed with high-pitched shouts, low, spoken parts, and rap-like sections.
I learned it together with my students during lessons, too! Of course, once you can sing it well, it’s incredibly fun and satisfying! Some of the lyrics use difficult words, so I recommend listening to the original and memorizing them carefully one by one.
The tempo is very fast and you have to keep singing one line after another, but if you push too hard, you can wreck your throat, and if you hold back too much, it loses impact.
If you use your breath well and project your falsetto strongly, you can sing with a cool, powerful tone! Also, since it’s a dance track, once you feel more comfortable, try moving your body or swaying as you sing—you’ll lock into the rhythm, your voice will come out more easily, and it’ll be easier to add accents!
