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 (31–40)

Dilemma ft. Kelly RowlandNelly

Nelly – Dilemma (Official Music Video) ft. Kelly Rowland

Dilemma ft. Kelly RowlandNelly

Speaking of Nelly, it has to be this song! A collaboration with Kelly, formerly of Destiny’s Child, that shook the 2000s.

Set to a sweet, mellow groove, Kelly’s beautiful vocals and Nelly’s melodic rap blend perfectly.

It’s the ideal track to play while enjoying a sweet moment with your partner or family.

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La CienegaJoji & NIKI

88rising, Joji, NIKI – La Cienega / Enoh Choreography

La CienegaJoji & NIKI

Joji & NIKI – La Cienega ☁ 88rising’s Head in the Clouds

A mellow track by one of the core artists from 88rising, the label founded by Japanese American Sean Miyashiro in Asia.

It’s a number you could easily dance to, and it’s also a must-check if you want to be in the know about the cutting edge of contemporary Asian pop culture.

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Praise The Lord (Da Shine) ft. SkeptaA$AP Rocky

Praise The Lord – A$AP Rocky ft. Skepta / Koosung Jung Choreography

Praise The Lord (Da Shine) ft. SkeptaA$AP Rocky

A$AP Rocky – Praise The Lord (Da Shine) (Official Video) ft. Skepta

An irresistibly addictive track that sent hip-hop fans into a frenzy, featuring Skepta—an incredibly popular rapper in the UK! Its simple rhythm has also won strong support from dancers, leading to a flood of dance challenge videos uploaded to YouTube.

Despite the pleasant tones of the music, the lyrics are bursting with a hungry spirit, creating a striking contrast.

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Momma I Hit A Lick2 Chainz

The Lab: USA MegaCrew – Hip Hop International 2019

Momma I Hit A Lick2 Chainz

2 Chainz – Momma I Hit A Lick Feat. Kendrick Lamar (Official Audio)

This is a 2019 track by popular Georgia rapper 2 Chainz, a Grammy winner, featuring Kendrick Lamar.

If you dance to the track produced by global hitmaker Pharrell Williams, you’re guaranteed to look cool.

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ThotianaBlueface

Thotiana – Blueface (Dance Video) | @besperon Choreography

ThotianaBlueface

Thotiana

This is a popular track by Blueface released in 2018.

Blueface burst onto the scene with his 2017 debut, and his distinctive rapping style and unique voice quickly gained a devoted following, making him an overnight success.

This song in particular became a hit in clubs.

He was 22 at the time of release, a young, highly talented rapper with a promising future ahead.

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