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 (51–60)
Rat-tat-tatSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
“Rat-tat-tat,” a supremely hype, danceable, and catchy track by Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS.
The unique “Ratata Dance” had tons of people copying the moves.
It also got famous in 2019 through a USJ feature and the octopus bit.
Once you see it or hear it, its addictive hook is impossible to forget!
Crazy F-R-E-S-H BeatSnow Man
It’s a track included on the regular edition of the simultaneous debut single with SixTONES, “D.D.
/ Imitation Rain.” The members’ vocals layer over a track driven by a solid, steady beat, making it a feel-good uptempo tune that really makes you want to cut loose.
Am I the only one who’s reminded of RADIO FISH’s “PERFECT HUMAN”? It also has that edgy coolness reminiscent of K-pop’s BIGBANG that really hits hard!
BalalaikaKusumi Koharu
Some people want to sing an upbeat song but aren’t comfortable with anything too intense.
In that case, I recommend Balalaika.
It’s known as the opening theme for the anime Kirarin Revolution.
The song is performed by Koharu Kusumi, a former Morning Musume member who also voiced the main character.
It features an exotic-sounding melody and lyrics that flow like tongue twisters.
Since many similar phrases appear in the lyrics, be careful not to mix them up.
SnatchwaySKY-HI
SKY-HI is the solo project of Mitsuhiro Hidaka, who is also a member of AAA.
This track overwhelms you with Eminem-level enunciation and densely packed lyrics.
The lively sound features a full band and even horns!
Also great for karaoke! Upbeat, hype-boosting songs (61–70)
TemptationGLAY
This is a staple song for live shows, and TAKURO has said he wanted it to be a “trigger to fire things up” on stage! Right from the intro drums and guitar riff, your energy shoots up.
The overall vocal range is D#3 to C#5—there are high notes, but it’s a rhythm-friendly rock tune, so if you sing out boldly without hesitation, you’ll likely hit those highs.
The flow goes from a relatively calm delivery in the A and B sections to an explosive chorus, and even a rough, raw singing style will look and sound cool! Just be careful not to overstrain your voice in the chorus.
The key is to resonate through your body—place a hand on your chest and let your chest voice ring out comfortably.
Joyfulikimonogakari
Ikimono-gakari’s super-energetic pop song “Joyful.” When it was released, it was played in commercials and elsewhere, and its quirky dance and melody shocked people all across Japan.
Even though it came out in 2009, it still gets everyone hyped with no problem today! It’s a signature high-energy number in Japanese pop—once you hear it, it’ll be stuck in your head, so watch out!
SHAMROCKUVERworld
This song, which was used as the theme for the drama Dandori ~Dance☆Drill~, a story about a high school cheer dance team, became a hit.
It’s one of the signature tracks by UVERworld, a mixture rock band from Shiga Prefecture.
Released in 2006 as their fifth single, it features a heavy, impactful guitar tone paired with a catchy melody.
It gives you the power to charge forward toward tomorrow.
