Recommended hip-hop/rap

[HIP-HOP] Recommended Hip-Hop Dance Songs

DancerFukkun:)Tatsuki Fukuda
Primarily active in Tokyo, I have experience as a backup dancer for artists, a music video dancer, and a commercial dancer. I continue to work as a dancer while also engaging in article production. After discovering Michael Jackson in junior high school, I began dancing in my second year of high school. Since starting dance, in addition to the J-Pop and Japanese rock I had been listening to, I began exploring Western R&B, rap, alternative music, and other tracks commonly used for dance. In elementary school, I spent three years in a choir, and because I love singing, I often go to karaoke for fun. These days, I enjoy a wide range of music, from Japanese rock and rap to K-pop.

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 Songs (41–50)

Break Your Heart ft. LudacrisTaio Cruz

Taio Cruz – Break Your Heart (Official Video) ft. Ludacris

Break Your Heart ft. LudacrisTaio Cruz

A track that makes your body sway side to side, with Tayo’s clear, beautiful vocals and upbeat, catchy rhythm, and Ludacris’s low-tone rap that resonates to the bone.

Just imagine how amazing it would feel to listen to it while driving along the coast with a beautiful woman, just like in the music video.

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The Way You MoveOutKast ft. Sleepy Brown

Outkast – The Way You Move (Official HD Video) ft. Sleepy Brown

The Way You MoveOutKast ft. Sleepy Brown

A track released by OutKast in 2003.

It’s a hip-hop track incorporating elements of crunk and soul, and it reached No.

1 on the U.S.

charts.

It was sampled in Girl Talk’s 2010 track “Get It Get It.”

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Control Myself feat. Jennifer LopezLL Cool J

LL Cool J – Control Myself (feat. Jennifer Lopez)

Control Myself feat. Jennifer LopezLL Cool J

A 2006 hit released by veteran MC LL Cool J featuring Jennifer Lopez.

Built on an Afrika Bambaataa sample, it’s a floor-ready killer tune.

A track that appeals to both hip-hop and house fans—get out there and dance!

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Make It NastyTyga

Make It Nasty

Make It NastyTyga

This is a track by Tyga, a rapper from the United States.

Known for numerous hits—including his signature song “Taste,” which earned Diamond certification—Tyga continues to make waves.

Featured on the album “Careless World: Rise of the Last King,” this song is a dance number where a simple yet addictive beat intertwines with provocative rap.

Its boldly sexual atmosphere and the recurring breathy samples throughout the track have captivated many fans, who say, “Once you hear it, you can’t get it out of your head!” It pairs perfectly with energetic twerking and is guaranteed to get you in the mood to move.

If you want to stand out at clubs or parties, be sure to check it out.

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Southern HospitalityLudacris

Ludacris – Southern Hospitality (Official Music Video) ft. Pharrell

Southern HospitalityLudacris

Ludacris, also famous for his role in the Fast & Furious films, is a leading figure in high-energy Southern hip-hop.

This is one of his major hits—a track with an irresistibly groovy beat that also makes for top-notch dance music.

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