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 (71–80)
milkchelmico
The rap duo chelmico, made up of Rachel and Mamiko, is known for their distinctive, free-form lyrics.
Their track “milk,” a single cut from their third album “maze” released in August 2020, is an acoustic piece with a subtly languid vibe.
Since it features only a small amount of rapping, it’s a great recommendation even for those who don’t usually listen to rap.
Love Songm-flo loves BONNIE PINK
m-flo’s long-running “Loves” project featured as many as 41 participating artists.
Among them, “Love Song,” their collaboration with BONNIE PINK, is especially popular.
As the final single of the Loves project, it’s a playful piece that sprinkles in the titles of various love songs throughout its lyrics.
Despite belonging to the relatively non-mainstream R&B genre, it achieved commercial success, reaching No.
9 on the Oricon charts.
Me and my BitchThe Notorious B.I.G.
A track included on the debut album Ready to Die, released in 1994 by American rapper The Notorious B.I.G.
It samples Minnie Riperton’s 1974 track Take a Little Trip.
Hip-hop love songs. Love songs told by rappers (81–90)
You’re not here.hannya
Hannya, known for serving as the final boss on Freestyle Dungeon and for pulling off a successful show at the Budokan, is a figure every hip-hop fan knows.
The song he wrote to pour out the loneliness he carries is “Kimi ga Inai” (“You’re Not Here”).
In the lyrics, Hannya is depicted facing off against “loneliness,” personified.
It’s a song anyone can relate to as if it were their own story.
It’s also a great entry point for learning about his background and character.
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.
Hitoribochi ft YoshiMIYACHI
It’s a hip-hop track that sings about feelings of loneliness and the desire to be with someone.
It’s by MIYACHI, a rapper from New York, and it’s included on his 2021 EP “GOOD NIGHT TOKYO.” MIYACHI’s word choice and lyrical flair are seriously addictive—you hear it once and you’re hooked.
It’s not a straightforward love song, but if you’ve ever felt, “It’s kind of lonely being by myself,” it might really hit home.
SearchingPete Rock & CL Smooth ft. Vinia Mojica
A collaboration between the hip-hop duo Pete Rock & CL Smooth and singer-songwriter Vinia Mojica.
Released as a single in 1995, it’s a mellow downtempo track that samples Roy Ayers Ubiquity’s 1976 track “Searching.”