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 (21–30)
Ms. U feat. idom & SALUKvi Baba
A love song that portrays the feeling of thinking only of one precious person amid the dense streets of Tokyo.
Featuring singer-songwriter idom and the revered SALU, Kvi Baba released this track in March 2024.
Against a backdrop of urban clamor and crowds of countless people crossing paths, the urgency of keeping one’s gaze fixed on a single person is woven through each of the three artists’ distinctive expressions.
Kvi Baba’s introspective lyrics, idom’s delicate vocals, and SALU’s urbane flow overlap to create a depth unique to this collaboration.
Selected as the ending theme for ABEMA’s news program ABEMA Prime in May 2024, the song has reached a broad audience.
It’s a piece that keeps you company on late-night drives or in quiet moments spent thinking of someone special.
Bedtime Candy No. 2Kubota Kai
A mellow hip-hop number that portrays the complex mix of sweetness and self-loathing felt by a young man who ends up spending the night with the person he secretly liked.
It’s the lead track from Miyazaki-born Kubota Kai’s 2019 EP “Myōjō,” and its appeal lies in its literary lyrics—quoting poet Chuya Nakahara—and its urban, R&B-tinged production.
From the late-night push and pull to the emptiness of the morning after, the song unfolds with detailed scenes that pierce the heart with an unvarnished take on love.
The flow that moves between rapping and singing is addictive, making it a track you’ll want to listen to while wandering through the city at night.
Japanese rap love songs (31–40)
Imdodo
This track became a viral hit thanks to TikTok, surpassing 15 million plays.
Released by dodo in September 2019, it’s a love song that recounts memories of a past relationship in simple, unadorned words.
It portrays the bittersweet feeling of visiting places once shared as a couple, now alone, conjuring the other’s face, and the realization that the destination never mattered—as long as “you” were there—expressed through a mellow track and chill flow.
Its airy sound and romantic lyrics are irresistibly pleasant, and the song’s success prompted dodo to decide to pursue music full-time.
A 7-inch vinyl edition followed in September 2024.
It’s the perfect song for when you want to revisit the sweet-and-sour memories of love.
WifeyEric.B.Jr
It’s a hip-hop love song filled with intense feelings for a beloved woman.
Featured on Eric.B.Jr’s mixtape “EASTSIDEBABY,” released in June 2024, the track rides a melodious trap beat to sing about exclusive devotion and hope for the future.
The candid lyrics—complete with remorse for past mistakes—deeply resonate with listeners.
A music video produced by the visual team DexFilmz was also released in July, portraying the song’s world through urban nightscapes.
Recommended for those who want to feel a deeper connection with their partner or seek straightforward expressions of love.
What you gave meHOME MADE kazoku
Released in January 2007, this is HOME MADE Kazoku’s 10th single, and it’s also included on their third album “FAMILIA,” released in March of the same year.
Known for their acclaimed slow-tempo ballad rap, HOME MADE Kazoku delivers another track where the lyrics are sung reflectively over a slow beat, making it a fan favorite.
It’s also a love song that conveys straightforward feelings and heartfelt gratitude.
come againm-flo
Released in January 2001, this is m-flo’s 13th single and a signature track from their early period, also included on their second album “EXPO EXPO,” released in March of the same year.
While the lyrics are about cutting off a good-for-nothing man and blowing off steam by dancing at a disco, they also convey a lingering attachment to him.
Jam feat. iriSuzuki Mamiko
A collaborative track created by Suzuki Mamiko—active as Mamiko of chelmico—with her close friend iri as a guest.
Over an urban sound woven from jazzy piano and a swinging beat, their voices layer as if in conversation, making for a comfortable listen.
Released ahead of her solo album “ms” in August 2021, the song was accompanied by a music video that captures their unadorned selves wandering along the seaside and city streets.
Co-written lyrics sketch the warmth and scenes of time spent together, while a vocal style that drifts between rap and singing creates an intimate atmosphere.
It’s a piece that keeps you company on a relaxed day off or when you want to unwind with someone special.