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 (131–140)
ReceiptLil Wayne
A track included on the fifth album “Tha Carter II,” released in 2005 by American rapper Lil Wayne and certified Platinum in the United States.
It samples The Isley Brothers’ 1972 track “Lay-Away.”
Break Up (The OJ song)Murs
Murs is a Los Angeles-born rapper who has been active since 1996.
This track, which sings about a relationship full of love and hate, is included on his 2008 album “Murs for President.” It samples Anthony Hamilton’s 2003 track “Charlene.”
Teenage LoveSlick Rick
Slick Rick is an American rapper who has been active since 1984.
This track was released as a single in 1988 and reached No.
8 on the U.S.
charts.
It samples Diana Ross’s 1975 track “Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You’re Going To).”
Eye KnowDe La Soul
A track featuring poetic lyrics that depict a lyrical love letter to a woman.
Released as a single by De La Soul in 1989, it reached No.
14 on the UK charts.
It samples Steely Dan’s 1977 track “Peg.”
I’ll Be There for You/You’re All I Need to Get ByMethod Man Ft. Mary J. Blige
A collaboration by Method Man and Mary J.
Blige.
Released as a single in 1995, it became a hit worldwide and won a Grammy Award.
It samples Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell’s 1968 track “You’re All I Need to Get By.”
Hey Luv (Anything)Mobb Deep
The legendary hardcore hip-hop duo, Mobb Deep.
Their second and third albums are highly acclaimed worldwide.
This track, “Hey Luv (Anything),” features the R&B group 112, and it shines with 112’s sophisticated chorus and Mobb Deep’s dope rap.
Shakiyla (JRH)Poor Righteous Teachers
Poor Righteous Teachers is a hip-hop group from New Jersey formed in 1989.
This track was released as a single in 1991.
It samples Maynard Ferguson’s 1970 track “L Dopa.”