If you’re reading this article, you’re probably a dancer or someone who loves hip-hop tracks, right?
What kind of songs are easy to dance to?
The answer varies from person to person, of course, but in this article I’d like to introduce a mix of classic and new tracks that are generally popular.
These are all legendary songs used not only in Japan but also by professional dancers overseas, so feel free to use them as a reference.
Find your favorite tracks, come up with your own original choreography, and dance away.
I’m sure you’ll have a great time!
[HIP-HOP] Recommended Hip-Hop Dance Tracks (1–10)
Yeah!Usher
Usher – Yeah! (Official Video) ft. Lil Jon, Ludacris
The energetic music that plays in clubs captivates many people.
Released in January 2004, this work established a new genre that fused crunk and R&B: “Crunk&B.” The harmony woven by Usher’s smooth vocals and the powerful raps of Lil Jon and Ludacris puts listeners in a joyful mood.
Winner of the Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, this track remains a beloved staple that energizes dance floors to this day.
If you haven’t heard it yet, be sure to give it a listen!
Finesse – Bruno Mars ft. Cardi B / May J Lee X Austin Pak Choreography
Bruno Mars – Finesse (Remix) (feat. Cardi B) (Official Music Video)
A revival of New Jack Swing that scored a hit at the start of 2018.
Originally a Bruno Mars track from the album 24K Magic, it gained even more success through a collaboration with Cardi B.
Cleverly arranging elements of classic New Jack Swing hits, the song became a long-running smash, boosted by its music video showcasing her rap and razor-sharp dance moves.
BLACKPINK – ‘Kill This Love’ DANCE PRACTICE VIDEO (MOVING VER.)
BLACKPINK – ‘Kill This Love’ M/V
Another smash hit: an anthem BLACKPINK released in April 2019 that rocked everything from living rooms and social media to the dance floor! The fierce brass, heavily informed by the hip-hop subgenre trap, pours a deliciously venomous sense of “spite” and a “mean streak” into the track.
Be sure to check out the music video’s set design, which expresses the song’s themes head-on, as well as the powerful, feminine choreography!
This is a track by DaBaby, a rising new MC who made his major-label debut in March 2019 and, impressively, released his second album as early as September of the same year.
It’s also worth noting that the music video features the Jabbawockeez, a popular dance crew known for their white masks and gloves.