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[HIP-HOP] Recommended Hip-Hop Dance Songs

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 (51–60)

HappyPharrell Williams

Pharrell Williams – Happy (Official Video)
HappyPharrell Williams

A signature track from 2014.

The Pharrell-esque drum and bass beat is outstanding, and just listening to it makes your heart dance.

This song feels like it could make you forget all your worries, and the dance in the music video is super lively, full of personality, and creates an amazing vibe.

Hips Don’t Lie ft. Wyclef JeanShakira

Shakira – Hips Don’t Lie (featuring Wyclef Jean) (Official 4K Video) ft. Wyclef Jean
Hips Don't Lie ft. Wyclef JeanShakira

A hit song by the Latin diva Shakira.

With a beat centered on Latin-style guitar, just listening to it makes you want to dance, moving your body and hips.

Shakira ranks high among the world’s beauties and is also famous as the wife of Barcelona soccer player Piqué.

OutsideCardi B

Cardi B – Outside [Official Audio]
OutsideCardi B

A bouncy beat that makes you want to shake your hips and bold, confident rap are turning heads! This track is by Cardi B, the New York–born rapper.

She’s known for her Grammy-winning album Invasion of Privacy and reigns as a queen of the hip-hop scene.

In this song, she unleashes raw emotions, confronting her anger at an ex-partner without holding back.

Its powerful message and irresistible groove will energize anyone who listens.

It’s also a lead single from her album Am I the Drama?, set for release in September 2025.

Give it a spin when you’re in the mood for something energizing.

WHATCHU KNO ABOUT ME ft. Sexyy RedGloRilla

GloRilla – WHATCHU KNO ABOUT ME ft. Sexyy Red (Official Music Video)
WHATCHU KNO ABOUT ME ft. Sexyy RedGloRilla

This track is featured on Glorilla, a rapper from Memphis, USA, and her debut album Glorious.

Riding a powerful crunk beat, she delivers a confidence-packed performance together with featured artist Sexyy Red, captivating countless fans.

The song also made waves when Taylor Swift used it on Instagram to promote her tour! The energetic dancing and dazzling outfits in the music video further elevate the song’s powerful vibe.

Just listening to this groove will lift your spirits—why not let your body move to it too?

AnacondaNicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj, a globally renowned female rapper from Trinidad and Tobago.

Featured on her acclaimed album “The Pinkprint,” this track was released in August 2014.

The theme centers on a woman’s strength and self-confidence as she wields her allure to keep men off balance and maintain control—its provocative lyrics and sound have captivated many fans! The music video surpassed 100 million views in just 11 days after its release, and the scene in the film “Sing” where a character performs the song is also memorable.

When you want to get pumped up with powerful hip-hop, this track will have you moving, too!