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 (91–100)
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.
Sweet 19 Blues ~So Far From Me~t-Ace feat. Amuro Namie
t-Ace’s song “Sweet 19 Blues ~Too Far for Me~,” which samples Namie Amuro’s hit “Sweet 19 Blues,” transforms the original’s vibe into hip-hop while preserving its feel.
Although it was released after Namie Amuro’s retirement, she appears in the music video.
It seems some teenagers started listening to Namie Amuro because of this track, and for her fans, it’s likely a song with deep emotional significance.
That’s not fair.chelmico
“Zuruine,” included on the mini-album EP released in 2017.
You’re drawn into its world, crafted with a mellow track and a dreamy mood.
The lyrics evoke same-sex love and dangerous romance, portraying an adult love song about a heart that wants to sink into the lure of a sweet trap.
The murmured, steady-tempo flow lingers in your ears like a refrain, tightening your chest with its mellow wistfulness.
It’s a song that will surely stay close to those harboring unspoken feelings.
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.
ReneeLost Boyz
Lost Boyz is a hip-hop group formed in Queens, New York, in 1994.
This track was released as a single in 1996 and reached No.
3 on the U.S.
charts.
It samples Janet Jackson’s track “Funny How Time Flies (When You’re Having Fun).”
Cyber SexDoja Cat
Doja Cat is an American singer and rapper.
Her track “Cyber Sex” is a cute, simple, and intriguingly cyber-sounding song.
Her performance—delivered with a rainbow of vocal tones—is outstanding, elevating this mid-tempo track and making it even more compelling to listen to.
I Need LoveLL Cool J
A track released as a single by LL Cool J in 1987.
It’s an intimate, romantic rap ballad that incorporates elements of 1970s R&B and sings about love and relationships.
It became a hit in the United States, Australia, and various European countries.