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 Tracks (11–20)

TalkKhalid

Khalid – Talk – Dance Choreography by David Moore – #TMillyTV

TalkKhalid

Khalid – Talk (Official Audio) ft. Disclosure

Khalid’s song conveys the importance of honest communication in romantic relationships.

The lyrics strikingly portray the feelings of a protagonist who’s in the honeymoon stage of love but senses the relationship is moving too fast.

Released in February 2019 and included on the album Free Spirit, the track became Khalid’s fifth top-10 hit.

Created in collaboration with the British duo Disclosure, it achieved commercial success, earning platinum certifications in many countries.

It’s a recommended pick for anyone who wants to do rhythmic hip-hop dance to Khalid’s laid-back vocals.

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Homicide ft. EminemLogic

Homicide by Logic | Dylan Mayoral Choreography | HBIP 2019

Homicide ft. EminemLogic

This is a track where Logic and Eminem team up.

While capturing modern hip-hop, it fully showcases both of their rapping skills.

Released in May 2019, it reached No.

5 on the Billboard charts and earned a Platinum certification.

Pay attention to the essence of their rap, which represents two artists at the forefront of hip-hop.

As dance music, it’s a song widely used by many dancers, especially overseas.

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TEMPOChris Brown

Chris Brown TEMPO | Choreography by Brian Puspos | @brianpuspos @chrisbrown

TEMPOChris Brown

This track is defined by an infectious beat that shakes the dance floor.

Featured on Chris Brown’s eighth album, “Heartbreak on a Full Moon,” it was released as a single in February 2018.

Centered on romance, the lyrics emphasize the importance of keeping a relationship fresh.

Blending rhythm and intimacy, the song showcases Chris Brown’s talent.

It reached No.

36 on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and achieved Gold certification in Australia and Platinum in the United States, marking notable commercial success.

A must-listen for anyone who loves to dance.

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GangstaKehlani

Kehlani – Gangsta / Yeji Kim Choreography

GangstaKehlani

Kehlani – Gangsta (from Suicide Squad: The Album) [Official Music Video]

A track by Kehlani—whose full-body tattoos are as striking as her presence—also featured on the Suicide Squad soundtrack.

As the title suggests, her search for a gangster lover even carries a sense of tragic desperation.

How about trying a dance that can fully express those emotions?

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Paramedic!SOB X RBE

JABBAWOCKEEZ at the NBA Finals 2019

Paramedic!SOB X RBE

Paramedic!

This track is packed with SOB x RBE’s energetic sound.

Its hard-hitting beat evokes the streets of their hometown, Vallejo, and the members’ distinctive flows mesh perfectly.

Released in February 2018, it drew major attention after being featured on the Black Panther soundtrack.

Kendrick Lamar was involved in the production and helped spotlight their talent, which also became a talking point.

It’s also very popular as dance music, making it a great pick for hip-hop dancers.

The rhythmic composition and powerful rap will have your body moving naturally.

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