A hip-hop love song. A rapper’s tale of love.
In recent years, thanks in part to the influence of MC battles like Freestyle Dungeon, the number of hip-hop listeners seems to be on the rise, doesn’t it?
Among those who love hip-hop, some of you might be on the lookout for love songs!
So in this article, we’ll be introducing hip-hop love songs from both Japan and abroad.
From that classic by a heavyweight of Japanese hip-hop to noteworthy tracks by up-and-coming artists, we’ve put together an article that listeners from hardcore heads to those who just started getting into hip-hop can enjoy.
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Hip-hop love songs: Love songs told by rappers (61–70)
HIGHEST IN THE ROOMTravis Scott
“HIGHEST IN THE ROOM” is insanely ill, with lyrics that feel aimed squarely at the junkies and a deeply immersive melody.
The edgy, quintessential trap lyrics really stand out.
Highly recommended for anyone looking to get amped up and wired.
Virtual Luv feat. tofubeatsVaVa
VaVa is a multi-artist highly regarded as a beatmaker, MC, and music producer.
“Virtual Luv feat.
tofubeats” is a 2018 release featuring tofubeats, whom VaVa respects.
The YouTube comments are filled with positivity, showing just how eagerly fans had been waiting for it.
It’s a track with forward-looking melodies that evoke the top tier of the US scene and leave a lasting impression.
ModelYRD Leo
This track “Model” by Osaka-born rapper YRD Leo is a number from his debut EP released in 2019, and it’s a heart-clutching love song told from a male perspective.
It bottles up those nighttime vibes—the kind of indescribable, in-between feelings you can’t quite put into words.
Even though it’s a love song from a man’s point of view, it’s a song that can make women’s hearts flutter too, drawing you into its bittersweet emotion.
CRAZY OUTSIDEMIYACHI & Aoyama Teruma
This song, CRAZY OUTSIDE, is a collaboration between New York–born rapper MIYACHI and Thelma Aoyama.
It’s a track from the EP GOOD NIGHT TOKYO, released in 2021.
The lyrics blend English and Japanese, and the two voices express a love song through a back-and-forth between a man and a woman.
In the music video, they each hold a telephone receiver, creating visuals that feel like they’re whispering to each other over the phone—be sure to enjoy that as well.
sparklersloppy dim
A love song by sloppy dim themed around clumsy love, portraying a fragile relationship through the image of sparklers.
It tenderly weaves, with a melodious flow, the frustration of being unable to express affection well and the heartfelt desire to be accepted nonetheless.
The scene of lighting sparklers on a backstreet at night symbolizes the couple’s fleeting time together, and the emotion of not wanting to let go of the present, even while understanding it’s destined to fade, resonates deeply.
It was included on the EP “BALLOON” released in December 2020, and reached No.
11 on Apple Music’s R&B/Soul chart in February 2021.
Recommended for when you want to soak in the bittersweetness of summer’s end or savor time with someone special.
WHAT YOU KNOW BOUT LOVEPop Smoke
This song passionately celebrates deep love and affection for a partner.
Offering a glimpse of Pop Smoke’s softer side, it stands as a masterpiece that showcases his versatility.
Featured on the album “Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon,” released in July 2020, it revives the vibe of early 2000s R&B for a modern audience.
The lyrics, which portray everyday interactions with his lover and express trust and gratitude toward her, are sure to resonate with many listeners.
It’s a recommended track not only for those in love but also for anyone who wants to reaffirm their feelings for someone special.
Love Of My Life (An Ode To Hip Hop) ft. CommonErykah Badu
A hit released in 2002 by the queen of neo-soul, Erykah Badu, featuring Common.
As the two were also close in their private lives at the time, the song expresses love for hip-hop while hinting at their passionate relationship—an artistically crafted portrayal that captivates.
