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-raising songs (271–280)
Linear Motor GirlPerfume
Among Perfume’s early songs, this Linear Motor Girl—like Chocolate Disco—is known as a track that’s super easy to groove to and instantly lifts your mood.
It may well have been the song through which many people first discovered Perfume.
It’s also a popular choice as the first track in their near-futuristic lineup.
Millionaire JokerRADWIMPS
It’s classic indie guitar rock, but the crisp, punchy drums are highly effective and should make a strong impression on anyone hearing this kind of sound for the first time.
The drums also add a great groove that makes you want to check out the other tracks.
youth↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓
With its energetic rhythm that’s sure to get both your mind and body moving, “Seishun” is bound to shine in a variety of situations.
It’s perfect not only as a go-to karaoke number, but also as background music when you need a change of pace or want to work out.
The song’s powerful melody boosts your motivation and brings out a positive mindset just by listening.
You’ll find your body naturally starting to move to the up-tempo guitars and the drum beats that hit like a jolt to your eardrums.
It’s a wonderful track that gives a tailwind to your everyday life.
Self Control ~Towed by the Ark~TM NETWORK
This is a live video of a classic hit by TM NETWORK, led by Tetsuya Komuro.
This distinctive Komuro sound spawned many followers and truly defined an era.
I still find it an upbeat track even today, a testament to its remarkable foresight.
survival dAnce ～no no cry more～TRF
Although the song was announced in a somewhat premature, jumping-the-gun manner, it has so much potential that you wouldn’t notice.
Not only did TRF’s talent truly blossom, but you could also say TK effectively made a fresh debut as a producer with this track.
AgainWANIMA
Loved by a wide range of listeners—not just young people but also slightly older J-rock fans—WANIMA’s appeal lies in their catchy melodies and Japanese lyrics that are straightforward to the point of being blunt.
“Again” is packed with those direct lyrics as well.
It was also used as a drama theme song and has plenty of points of connection, making it a perfect track as a challenge anthem or a song of encouragement.
urban discothe telephones
As the title suggests, the telephones are a band with a disco-minded sound, but even among their catalog this track stands out for its especially strong rock flavor and overwhelming groove.
Even if you’re not into disco or rock, you’ll find your hips instinctively starting to move.