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 (1–10)
Hey Girl Feat.CORN HEADOZROSAURUS
An adult love song by Yokohama’s kaiju Ojirosaurus and veteran reggae DJ CORN HEAD.
Over a funky, late-night, shimmering beat, Macho and CORN HEAD flow with effortless mic control.
Despite being an adult love song, it avoids crass vibes—its word choices carry a certain purity, and the touch of luxury makes it perfect for listening during a drive date.
As Love Is (feat. Tsubaki)BASI
BASI is a member of the group Insist, which started its activities in 1998, and a rapper at the forefront of the scene who launched his own label, BASIC MUSIC, in 2011.
This work features the hugely popular Okinawa-born rapper Tsuvaki and became such a hot topic that it can be called one of their signature tracks.
It’s a mellow song with lyrics centered squarely on the theme of “love.” It makes you feel that the love found close to home, and the days spent living in that love, are a repeating source of true happiness.
And I Love You SoAK-69
When it comes to love songs in Japanese hip-hop, you just can’t leave this track out! “And I Love You So,” one of the signature songs by AK-69, a hip-hop MC from Aichi Prefecture.
It features an impressive track built around beautiful piano tones, paired with an equally striking rap flow.
Above all, the straightforward love expressed in the lyrics—the mutual trust and affection—surely hits home for many heads.
tone colorKREVA
When it comes to timeless love songs performed in rap, it has to be KREVA’s “Neiro”! At first listen, you might think it’s a love song overflowing with affection for a certain woman, but the phrase “neiro” (tone/timbre) seems to represent “music” itself for KREVA.
It’s a stylish track where he writes about his love for music by likening it to a passionate love for a woman.
KREVA’s ability to make such straightforward Japanese lyrics sound this cool—now that’s impressive!
Perfect QueenZeebra
This song, sung by Zeebra, a driving force in Japan’s hip-hop scene, is a love song released in 2003.
The distinctive track is also known for sampling Roger Troutman’s “I Want to Be Your Man.” When the song was released, it came to light that Miwa Nakabayashi—who would later become his wife—was pregnant, and there’s a story that he created this song in place of a marriage proposal.
It’s an irresistibly sweet, warm track overflowing with love.
Good Enough feat.kiki vivi lilyDakkii × Sweet William
With an up-and-coming trackmaker Sweet William’s jazzy beat, kiki vivi lily’s languid hook, and Tsuvaki’s honest lyrics about rejecting the path of working a regular job, getting married in the usual way, and settling into a cookie-cutter life, this can be called a love song with an unconventional angle.
Pay attention to the lyrics that will resonate with real, everyday heads living in an oversaturated era—especially those who are tired of rappers and singers who only say the “right” things.
DiamondVIGORMAN
A sure-fire love song by rapper VIGORMAN and producer/trackmaker GeG from the genre-defying three-man unit Hentai Shinshi Club! The lyrics, penned with a unique sensibility that likens the object of affection to a diamond, and the emotional, luscious melody right from the intro are irresistible.
VIGORMAN is known for his gentle, pleasant voice and strong vocal ability, and this work showcases his charm even more vividly.