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 (111–120)

Back That Ass UpJuvenile

Juvenile – Back That Ass Up

Back That Ass UpJuvenile

Juvenile, a popular Southern rapper.

After becoming a star, he overcame the tragedy of having his four-year-old daughter and family shot and killed, and he continues to be active in the hip-hop scene today.

This high-energy Southern track of his is one of his classics.

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My Neck,My BackKhia

MY NECK MY BACK Khia Shamone

My Neck,My BackKhia

Khia is a female rapper from Florida.

This music video—featuring her striking, just-out-of-the-bath-looking hair—is for her smash dance track.

Its catchy, distinctive sound pairs perfectly with Khia’s languid rap delivery, making it a classic.

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Shoulder LeanYoung Dro Feat. T.I.

Young Dro – Shoulder Lean (feat. T.I.) [Official Video]

Shoulder LeanYoung Dro Feat. T.I.

A collaboration between American hip-hop artist Young Dro and rapper T.I.

Released in 2006, it reached No.

1 on the U.S.

charts.

The music video features appearances by DJ Drama, DJ Khaled, and others.

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It’s Goin DownYung Joc

Yung Joc – It’s Goin Down (Official Music Video)

It's Goin DownYung Joc

Yung Joc is an American hip-hop artist who has been active since 2004.

This track was released in 2006 and reached No.

1 on the U.S.

charts.

Featuring elements of snap, the track was used in the 2007 film Norbit.

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Without MeEminem

Eminem – Without Me (Official Music Video)

Without MeEminem

Eminem, the only major white rapper in the hip-hop world.

His stage name is a play on the classic American chocolate M&M’s.

This song is a masterpiece among Eminem’s many hits.

The music video, which poked fun at artists and politicians he was at odds with, caused quite a stir at the time.

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Get LowLil Jon & The East Side Boyz

Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz – Get Low (feat. Ying Yang Twins) (Official Music Video)

Get LowLil Jon & The East Side Boyz

A collaboration by Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz and the Ying Yang Twins.

Released in 2003, it was a club hit that reached No.

1 on the U.S.

charts.

It was inspired by Shirley Ellis’s 1965 track “The Clapping Song.”

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced a lot of hip-hop dance tracks so far. Did you find any new favorites or songs you like? These are all tracks that are especially popular as dance numbers within hip-hop—many of them are relatively catchy with solid rhythms. If you’re a dancer, be sure to try challenging yourself with the tracks you like!