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 (101–110)

NOKIADrake

PARTYNEXTDOOR, Drake – NOKIA

NOKIADrake

A captivating dance track has arrived from Canadian multi-artist Drake.

From the album “Some Sexy Songs 4 U,” which features PARTYNEXTDOOR, we’re highlighting this vibrant, kinetic tune.

Produced by Elkan, it stands out with polished musicality woven from vivid synthesizers and Atlanta-style bass beats.

Since its release in February 2025, this uptempo number has been lighting up dance floors worldwide, even reaching No.

20 on Australia’s ARIA chart.

Perfect for anyone looking to boost a party’s sense of unity or seeking upbeat, feel-good dance music.

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Lean Wit It, Rock Wit ItDem Franchize Boyz

Dem Franchize Boyz – Lean Wit It, Rock Wit It (Official Music Video) ft. Peanut & Charlay

Lean Wit It, Rock Wit ItDem Franchize Boyz

Dem Franchize Boyz were an Atlanta rap group active from 2002 to 2012.

This track was released as a single in 2006 and reached No.

1 on the U.S.

charts.

It’s a hip-hop track that incorporates elements of snap.

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Next episodeDr. Dre

Dr. Dre – The Next Episode (Official Music Video) ft. Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, Nate Dogg

Next episodeDr. Dre

A charismatic figure in the hip-hop world and an essential presence in any history of the genre, the world-renowned music producer Dr.

Dre.

The track he released, leading Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, and others, is a legendary classic in hip-hop.

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HI-VOLTAGEHomixide Gang

HXG – HI-VOLTAGE [OFFICAL VIDEO]

HI-VOLTAGEHomixide Gang

This is a powerhouse track from Homixide Gang, defined by its energetic, aggressive tone.

Blending futuristic trap with street rap in their signature style, the triumphant trumpets by Cxdy and dynamic percussion combine to whip listeners into a frenzy.

Released in March 2024, the song feels like a pure embodiment of their momentum.

The music video is set in Miami’s Little Haiti, reimagining the world of Shottas with their own spin—another highlight.

Perfect for amping up a dance battle or boosting your mood.

Give it a listen and your body will start moving on its own.

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Pop, Lock & Drop ItHuey

Huey – Pop, Lock & Drop It (Official Video)

Pop, Lock & Drop ItHuey

A track released in 2006 by Huey, a rapper from St.

Louis.

It’s an uptempo hip-hop track incorporating crunk elements and has been certified Platinum in the United States.

It was sampled in a 2007 track of the same name by Crooked I.

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