[Hip-Hop Love Songs] A collection of love songs by artists from Japan and abroad
In recent years, partly due to the influence of MC battles like Freestyle Dungeon, the number of hip-hop listeners has been on the rise.
Among hip-hop fans, some of you may be looking for love songs.
In this article, we’ve gathered hip-hop love tracks from both Japan and abroad.
Enjoy a playlist that appeals to everyone—from hardcore heads to listeners who only recently started getting into hip-hop—including classics by giants of Japanese hip-hop and standout tracks by up-and-coming artists.
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[Hip-Hop Love Songs] A Collection of Romance Tracks by Domestic and International Artists (41–50)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How’s It Goin’ DownDMX
A sentimental track released as a single in 1998 by the American rapper DMX.
It reached No.
19 on the U.S.
charts.
It samples The Headhunters’ 1975 track “God Make Me Funky.”
I.Y.A feat. Sik-KJP THE WAVY & JIGG
The collaborative track I.Y.A feat.
Sik-K by JP THE WAVY, JIGG, and Sik-K is a hip-hop love song that expresses deep affection for a lover.
Released in April 2023, the song’s passionate message stirs listeners’ emotions.
The three artists’ unique styles blend harmoniously, adding depth to the lyrics.
By earnestly singing about their feelings for someone special, they create a work that conveys both the joy and the bittersweetness of love at the same time.