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 (41–50)
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.
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.
Dilemma ft. Kelly RowlandNelly
An enduring classic among hip-hop and R&B love songs, “Dilemma.” Released in 2002, it became a massive hit, spending 10 weeks at No.
1 in the U.S.
The memorable hook stems from Nelly’s idea to weave in a female vocal part from Patti LaBelle’s “Love, Need and Want You,” which fits perfectly.
His interplay with Kelly Rowland—then a member of Destiny’s Child—adds a sweet mood and a smooth groove.
It’s a mature love song that portrays the honest love and inner conflict of two people drawn to each other.
Say it out loudAwich
I can’t really write out the title or the lyrics here in detail…
but in short, it’s about how important it is to properly convey your true feelings.
It’s a track by Awich, a rapper from Okinawa, released in 2021.
It’s a hip-hop number that fits words like mature, sexy, and cool.
As a love song, it’s quite on the assertive, predatory side.
But maybe it’s okay to be this proactive when it comes to someone you really like.
I’m Here (feat. Thelma Aoyama)SoulJa
The song “Koko ni Iru yo feat.
Thelma Aoyama,” which became a big hit in 2007, was the track that helped Thelma Aoyama break through.
Although it’s often remembered as a smash hit right after its release, sales actually struggled at first.
However, when it was used as the ending theme for the popular music program “COUNTDOWN TV” in September 2007, its popularity took off, and it earned a Gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan.
The heart-wrenching melody and SoulJa’s masculine rap leave a strong impression.
Hey Girl feat.CORN HEADOZROSAURUS
OZROSAURUS is a hip-hop band formed in 1996.
They’re known as one of the groups that helped popularize hip-hop from the 1990s into the 2000s.
Their 2008 release “Hey Girl feat.
CORN HEAD” is one of their beloved love songs.
The track is very famous, so many people will likely recognize the beat.
Although they were active in the mainstream scene, they also released thug-style tracks.
This song, too, is a love song that exudes a strong thug vibe.
It’s only loveRude-α
Rude-α, who also drew attention for appearing on “Don’t Be Fooled by the Wolf-chan,” created a piece about the push-and-pull between men and women titled “It’s only love.” It portrays a man who feels he’s been deceived, yet still longs for the other person.
If you watched the TV show, you’ll probably relate even more by connecting it with the episodes that aired.
Another highlight is that the overall sound has a reggae-like vibe.
It’s perfect for when you want to soak in a chill atmosphere.
