A love song in Japanese pop rap
There are many songs infused with various emotions in music, but among them, there are especially many that depict romance and feelings of love—and they’re always popular with listeners! Of course, there are plenty of such love songs in the hip-hop scene as well.
In this article, we’ll introduce a whole selection of love songs delivered through rap.
We’ve covered a wide range, from timeless classics to tracks by artists who’ve made waves in recent years, so take your time and listen while reading the lyrics.
You might even come across a song whose lyrics resonate with your own experiences in love.
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Japanese rap love songs (61–70)
As you areCentipede & Rhyme Man

Rhyme Man, whose standout performance at the Gaisens MCBattle East vs.
West Autumn Selection is still fresh in our minds, teamed up with Hyakutaro, a new-generation rapper who won the High School RAP Championship, to create the track “Kimi no Mama.” Told from a male perspective, the song portrays lingering feelings for a partner after a breakup.
While both artists wield powerful rap styles in their freestyle battles, they deliver a relaxed flow here.
With its melodic feel, it should be easy to listen to even for those not usually into rap.
24/7 LOVEHilcrhyme

While rooted in hip-hop, Hilcrhyme’s music transcends genre boundaries with a broad musicality.
This track is a pop, melodious ballad that conveys a steadfast vow of love—365 days a year—wrapped in gentle warmth.
Released digitally in June 2024, it’s a special song commemorating the 15th anniversary of their major-label debut.
It also serves as the opening theme for the MBS/TBS drama “Gray Maiden,” and is sure to resonate with many listeners.
It’s the perfect song for moments when you want to spend time slowly with someone special or feel eternal love.
Sunshine feat. Miliyah KatoKM-MARKIT

Released in April 2005, this song is included on KM-MARKIT’s debut album, VIVID.
Although KM-MARKIT is often involved with artists like w-inds.
and Toshinobu Kubota as a songwriter or featured guest, this album is a rare work in which he takes the lead as the primary MC.
The lyrics, centered on the anticipation of meeting one’s boyfriend or girlfriend, stand out, and the transparent, airy track pairs perfectly with Miliyah Kato’s vocals.
See you againSEAMO

Released in 2006, this is SEAMO’s fourth single, and it was also included on his second album, “Live Goes On,” released in September of the same year.
The song propelled SEAMO’s name into the spotlight, and thanks to increased exposure on radio and music programs, it enjoyed a long sales run.
While the lyrics depict heartbreak, they also convey gratitude for the fun times and even the moments of jealousy, making it popular as a respect-filled love song born from a sense of appreciation.
a love storySEAMO with BENNIE K

This is SEAMO’s third single, released in July 2005, and a different version of the track featuring BENNIE K as guest artists on his first album “Get Back On Stage,” which came out in October of the same year.
Compared to the original, the addition of BENNIE K’s female rap part makes the wordplay and scenes more vividly expressed.
It’s a love song whose charm lies in lyrics that read like a letter, capturing things you can’t usually say face-to-face—everyday moments, arguments, and more.


