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 (31–40)
Doki Doki feat. VIGORMANMonyHorse
Doki Doki feat.
VIGORMAN, a collaboration between MonyHorse and VIGORMAN, is a standout work in the Japanese hip-hop scene.
Released in August 2023, the track has gained popularity with over 40,000 views on YouTube.
Its refreshing beat captivates you with a sense of comfort.
The candid lyrics convey pure romantic feelings.
If you listen to it while in a relationship, you’ll likely find yourself cherishing your partner even more.
Holiday of the KingKREVA
KREVA is a rapper at the pinnacle of Japanese hip-hop.
As a mainstream artist he’s not the “thug” type, but his rapid-fire delivery is among the best.
His catalog spans a variety of themes, with many love songs as well.
The track I’d like to recommend this time is “Ouja no Kyuujitsu” (The King’s Holiday), one of his most popular love songs.
Though it’s hip-hop, it was also a commercial success, reaching No.
7 on the weekly Oricon charts.
Real LoveKOHH
Discovered by 318PRO, he rapidly rose to the ranks of Japan’s top rappers.
KOHH, whose recent collaboration with Hikaru Utada is still fresh in our memories, has a charismatic look that exudes star quality.
In this track, he puts aside a trap-style sound approach and raps, a bit playfully yet earnestly, about the journey from casual fun to love.
The line about not caring what people think because he used to be a player feels very real.
He’s graduated from chasing “bitches,” and delivers a love song that portrays young people’s relationships in an authentic, down-to-earth way.
BluePETZ feat. Jin Dogg
If you’re in the mood for a bittersweet love song, I recommend this track.
The lyrics woven by PETZ and Jin Dogg brilliantly capture complex feelings toward a loved one and inner contradictions.
Loneliness, regret, and the desire for forgiveness are expressed in words that truly resonate.
Featured on the album COSMOS, released in September 2019, this song also became a live favorite, prompting a massive singalong at their February 2020 show at Shibuya WWW.
It’s a must-listen for anyone struggling with love or looking to face their own emotions.
ByeYRD Leo
This work, which sings of the ache of parting, is characterized by YRD Leo’s rap brimming with musical sensibility.
It depicts the moments just before saying goodbye, delicately expressing lingering attachment to a lost love and a sense of loss.
Released for streaming in September 2021, it surpassed 10 million streams in less than a year, becoming a major topic of conversation, especially on social media.
Its portrayal of moving forward despite the pain of heartbreak has resonated with many listeners.
As a song that stands by those who have reached the end of a relationship or experienced a farewell with someone dear, it is sure to strike a chord.
Hip-hop love songs. Love songs told by rappers (41–50)
You, who are very rich, and I, who am poorLEX
LEX is one of the most talked-about rappers right now.
If you’re a younger head, you probably already know him.
He’s released a number of love songs, but the one I especially recommend is “You, the Millionaire, and Me, the Poor Girl.” It’s a curveball for a love song, with the woman being the one who’s poor, but combined with LEX’s sentimental lyrics, it becomes a bittersweet yet heartwarming track.
The flow is smooth and pleasant too, so definitely give it a listen.
Dangerously In Love (772 Love Pt. 2)YNW Melly
YNW Melly, who shot and killed two members of his “family” and is currently in prison.
It was a mysterious case in which he shot people he was so close to, but it drew attention as his split personality gradually came to light.
When you listen to ‘Dangerously In Love (772 Love Pt.
2)’ with his dual personality in mind, the lyrics seem to take on a different meaning.