Cool hip-hop songs that sound great at karaoke | Tips for singing them too!
Hip-hop is now becoming established as one of the major genres in Japan.
You’re hearing it more often around town and on social media.
This time, we’ve picked out tracks that are especially cool to perform at karaoke.
The focus is on Japanese rap, but we’ve also included overseas tracks, so it’s recommended for fans of US hip-hop too.
We’ve also touched on how to perform the songs, so it’s a must-read for anyone who feels less confident about rapping.
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Cool Hip-Hop to Sing at Karaoke | Tips for Singing, Too! (1–10)
Yessir feat. Eric.B. Jr.¥ellow bucks
Rapper ¥ellow Bucks from Gifu Prefecture—the “¥ellow” is pronounced ‘Yellow.’ His track “Yessir feat.
Eric.B.
Jr.” is a song where his idiosyncratic rap meshes perfectly with a modern, airy beat.
The contrast between the catchy hook and the emotional verses is incredibly cool! The highlight is especially when his tone shifts midway and the verse takes a sudden turn, so I recommend focusing your practice on that section.
free spaceGadoro
Riding on a fast-paced beat, this signature track by GADORO humorously portrays life and personal values.
It compellingly sings about an authentic way of living, positively contrasting ideals with reality.
Featured on the album TAKANABE, the song teams up with producer CHIVA from BUZZER BEATS, capturing listeners with a pleasant sense of release.
The music video features Machiura Pink, with direction by ISSEI—both are must-see elements of the work’s visual world.
Since its release in April 2024, the song has drawn significant attention and is perfect for anyone who wants to relax and live true to themselves.
I’m in ChargeTOKONA-X
TOKONA-X, the legendary rapper representing Nagoya.
He passed away at the young age of 26, but the classics he left behind are still talked about among heads and continue to command overwhelming props even after his death.
Among his works, the track I especially recommend is “I’m in Charge.” Even within Japanese hip-hop, it’s a top-tier, highly polished piece, crafted into a power-style fast rap reminiscent of Tech N9ne.
The vibes are overwhelming and the speed-rap is intense, making it extremely challenging—but if you can pull it off, it’s seriously cool.
Don’t focus only on the speed; make sure to rap with attention to projection and pitch as well.
Cool hip-hop songs that sound great at karaoke | Tips for singing them too! (11–20)
Flying BAK-69
AK-69, a major rapper representing Nagoya.
Like KREVA and Creepy Nuts, he’s hugely active in the mainstream scene, so even people who don’t usually listen to hip-hop have probably heard of him.
He’s produced numerous hit songs, but the one I especially recommend is Flying B.
If you’re a man, don’t you want to live as cool as the protagonist in this track? If you sing it with fiery energy and pay attention to his cool vocal tone, you’ll likely sound great.
WAKARIMASENMIYACHI
Rapper MIYACHI from New York.
After drawing attention in 2017 with “BAD & Buji (MIGOS REMIX),” his track “WAKARIMASEN” is a hip-hop song that’s sure to be a hit at karaoke.
Featuring a surreal hook about “not understanding English because he’s Asian American,” it’s the kind of song that will make you chuckle.
There’s occasional English mixed into the lyrics, but it’s fine—just learn it slowly, one phrase at a time.
When it’s showtime, don’t rush; if you ride the overall vibe and loosen the lyrics a bit, it’ll still land cool.
NITRO MICROPHONE UNDERGROUNDNITRO MICROPHONE UNDERGROUND
NITRO MICROPHONE UNDERGROUND is a group that energized hip-hop in the 2000s.
They had been on a long hiatus, but when they resumed activities in 2019, the 20th anniversary of their debut, they caused quite a stir.
Speaking of NITRO MICROPHONE UNDERGROUND’s classic tracks, it has to be “NITRO MICROPHONE UNDERGROUND,” doesn’t it? It’s a self-titled work packed to the brim with the best of old-school hip-hop.
Since it’s not a fast rap, it’s relatively easy to perform stylishly.
YOKAZEHentai Shinshi Kurabu
This is the signature track of Hentai Shinshi Club, which includes WILYWNKA, formerly known as TAKA, who was also active in the High School Rap Championship.
As the members themselves assert, they don’t necessarily insist on sticking to the hip-hop format.
YOKAZE is a feel-good number whether you listen to it in the car or while walking, and it’s relatively easy to rap even for beginners.
Because the low, whisper-like rap tends to get muffled, try minimizing echo and other reverbs when singing it at karaoke.
