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)
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.
GANGSTA LOVEMC TYSON
A gem of a love song from MC TYSON, an artist with Egyptian and Japanese roots.
A love story woven in the language of the streets leaves a deep mark on listeners’ hearts.
Featured on the April 2023 album THE MESSAGE 5, the track portrays a romance between two people raised in different environments.
MC TYSON’s powerful flow and finely tuned word choice further elevate the song’s appeal.
It has also gained popularity on TikTok and ranked high on the Billboard JAPAN charts.
A must-listen not only for those in love, but also for anyone looking to discover a fresh side of hip-hop.
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.
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.
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.
Hip-hop love songs. Love songs told by rappers (41–50)
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.
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.