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 (91–100)

T.H.O.T.The Game ft. Problem, Bad Lucc & Huddy

The Game “T.H.O.T.” (ft. Problem, Bad Lucc & Huddy) (Official Video)

T.H.O.T.The Game ft. Problem, Bad Lucc & Huddy

The Game is an American rapper and actor who has been active since 2002.

This track is a collaboration with Problem, Bad Lucc, and Huddy, and it was released in 2014.

It samples The Mohawks’ 1968 track “The Champ.”

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Party UpDMX

DMX – Party Up (Up In Here) (Enhanced Video, Edited)

Party UpDMX

Since the late 1990s, DMX has been active not only as a rapper but also as an actor and MC.

This track by the veteran, whose career has spanned many years, is—true to its title—a classic perfect for a hyped-up party.

It’s one of DMX’s signature songs.

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Drop It Like It’s HotSnoop Dogg ft. Pharrell Williams

Snoop Dogg – Drop It Like It’s Hot (Official Music Video) ft. Pharrell Williams

Drop It Like It's HotSnoop Dogg ft. Pharrell Williams

A collaboration between Snoop Dogg and Pharrell Williams.

It’s said to be one of the hottest hip-hop dance tracks.

Released in 2004, it reached the Top 10 on charts around the world.

It was sampled in Hipshaker’s 2014 track of the same name.

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OMGUsher

Usher – OMG ft. will.i.am

OMGUsher

Usher is a timeless staple of upbeat, danceable music.

Among his many hits, this one is a hidden gem.

He’s the world’s best dancing singer—so good he evokes Michael Jackson.

It’s the perfect track to get your energy up.

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Not Like UsKendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us

Not Like UsKendrick Lamar

The West Coast heavyweight Kendrick Lamar’s ambitious work, released this May, stands out with a compelling dance sound infused with elements of jazz and G-funk.

Coupled with a seaside-in-summer groove crafted by producer Mustard, its powerful messages tackling social issues and racial equality have made it a standout track at school festivals and cultural events.

Featured on the album “GNX,” it received a music video on July 4 and earned high marks in Pitchfork’s 100 Best Songs of 2024.

The track is also popular as a backing track for dance performances, resonating especially with younger audiences.

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