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 (21–30)
One More Time (feat. NØZ)torain
A Gen Z rapper from Hiroshima, Koin—known for the phrase “Obazuri mōshiagemasu”—teams up with R&B singer NØZ on this track, a poignant love song that stands apart from his usual viral-leaning style.
Its straightforward plea—asking a lover on the verge of leaving to stay by their side just once more—hits straight to the heart.
Over a gentle, mid-tempo track, Koin’s melodic rap weaves with NØZ’s soft vocals, resulting in a work that transcends the boundary between hip-hop and J-pop.
Since its 2022 release, it’s been selected for LINE MUSIC’s year-end J-rap playlist and used over 20,000 times on video apps, capturing the hearts of the social media generation.
It’s the song to play when you’re not quite ready to accept the end of a romance.
Snow JamRin Oto
Rin-ne, an artist known for his chill tracks.
He’s a rapper, but there’s no thug vibe at all—every song is made to be extremely easy to listen to.
Snow Jam is a love song released in February 2020, with lyrics about a somewhat shy guy expressing his feelings to the woman he likes.
The track has a vibe similar to Shota Shimizu’s music and is arranged to be very easy to listen to across generations.
Hip-hop love songs: Love songs told by rappers (31–40)
Merry Go Round feat. BASI, Tsubaki, VIGORMAN, WILYWNKAGeG
The track “Merry Go Round,” produced by Japanese hip-hop producer GeG.
It’s an incredibly mellow, sexy, and chill piece where flawless rhymes by Japan’s top-tier rappers blend seamlessly with the track.
If you’re looking for a slow-tempo hip-hop number, this is absolutely the right choice.
As Love Is (feat. Tsubaki)BASI
“Ai no Mama ni feat.
Tsubaki” is a collaboration between BASI, MC of Insist, and Tsubaki, known for his languid, ennui-tinged flow.
Centered on those sudden moments of love you feel in everyday life, it’s a captivating piece that pairs a soulful track with a laid-back, melancholic delivery.
BASI’s old-school rap meets Tsubaki’s new-generation flow—both packed with flavor—making this a must-listen for the heads.
Of course, even listeners not familiar with hip-hop can enjoy it too!
Little Devil (Little Demon)Jin Dogg
Jin Dogg is a trilingual artist who works in English, Korean, and Japanese.
His live shows are known for being insanely hype.
Thanks to his sweet looks he has a large female fanbase, but he’s also loved by serious male heads.
His track “Little Demon” is crafted with a strong, trippy vibe.
Turn On The LightsFUTURE
A track that sings about the feelings of a man searching for the woman of his dreams.
It was released as a digital download in 2012 by the American rapper Future.
The track reached No.
2 on the U.S.
charts and was certified Platinum.
All Through the Night feat. JP THE WAVY, SIRUPDJ RYOW
DJ RYOW is a trackmaker based in Nagoya.
The piece he produced that’s been generating buzz is “All Through the Night feat.
JP THE WAVY, SIRUP.” It’s crafted with a contemporary beat and a sound that makes you want to gently sway your body.
And to talk about this song, you can’t overlook the presence of JP THE WAVY, who handles the rap, and SIRUP, who handles the vocals.
Pay attention to their flows and the lyrics that portray a bittersweet love, and give it a listen.
