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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.

Hip-hop love songs: Love songs told by rappers (141–150)

I Wanna Love YouAkon ft. Snoop Dogg

Akon – I Wanna Love You ft. Snoop Dogg
I Wanna Love YouAkon ft. Snoop Dogg

This is “I Wanna Love You,” by Akon, an R&B singer from Senegal, featuring the globally popular rapper Snoop Dogg.

Akon’s characteristically African sound pairs well with Snoop Dogg’s rap.

What You WantMase Ft. Total

Mase [feat. Total] – What You Want (Official Music Video)
What You WantMase Ft. Total

A collaboration by Mase and Total.

It was released as a single in 1998.

It reached No.

3 on the U.S.

charts and was certified Gold.

It samples Curtis Mayfield’s 1973 track “Right on for the Darkness.”

In conclusion

We introduced a wide range of hip-hop love songs from both Japan and abroad.

There were tracks with sweet lyrics over mellow beats, as well as songs with tougher, more hard-edged lyricism—covering a variety of vibes.

And while some may seem like straightforward love songs with lovely lyrics, a closer read often reveals intricately crafted rhymes hidden within.

There’s a lot to enjoy beneath the surface, so take your time and savor them!