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 Songs for Karaoke | Tips for Singing, Too! (41–50)
To Us Who Were Once GeniusesCreepy Nuts
A Creepy Nuts track that addresses life’s uncertainties and possibilities through rap.
Set to a jazzy beat, it looks back on past choices while singing about hope for the future.
Released in August 2020, it was also used as the theme song for a Teikyo Heisei University commercial.
Included on the album “To Us Who Were Once Geniuses,” it reached a peak of No.
5 on the Oricon Weekly Album Chart.
They also held a nationwide tour, including a show at the Nippon Budokan, captivating fans.
It’s a recommended song for those standing at a crossroads in life or anyone who wants to believe in their own potential.
airplaneKOHH
From the opening chorus, a song begins that feels incredible to sing and to listen to.
KOHH is hugely popular overseas—at his shows in France, the crowd even sings along in Japanese.
As a rapper, he’s known for a relatively slow delivery, which makes his songs easier to try at karaoke.
To avoid it sounding like a mere nasal voice, focus on emphasizing consonants and hitting the first syllable of rhyming words strongly.
It may sound like casual speech, but his uniquely original rap style is surprisingly hard to imitate and never gets old.
MarcheKICK THE CAN CREW
This song, notable for its energetic relay-style rap by three MCs, is the fifth single by KICK THE CAN CREW, released in January 2002.
Featuring a catchy refrain and a comfortable groove, it has the power to energize and encourage listeners.
Also used as the theme song for the film “No Problem 2,” it became the catalyst for the group’s appearance at the 53rd NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
The lyrics, which emphasize the importance of forgetting the hustle and bustle of daily life and enjoying the moment, invite everyone to dance, laugh, and share happy times together.
It’s a perfect track for livening up a karaoke session or when you need a dose of positive energy.
Enter The DungeonSKY-HI
The ending theme of the TV show “Freestyle Dungeon,” which made rap battles known across Japan.
SKY-HI, a member of AAA who also produces idols through the large-scale audition project “THE FIRST,” is an MC from the underground who once honed his skills by competing in rap battles.
The lyrics casually weave in the names of the show’s host and regular cast to create rhymes.
Can you spot where each person’s name is hidden?
Easy Breezychelmico
It’s the opening theme of the anime “Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!”.
As the title suggests, the opening sequence that perfectly matches the song became a huge talking point.
The rapid-fire rap, packed with rests, is extremely high-level.
Perhaps thanks to the anime’s influence, American fans rushed to cover the track, and many faithfully recreated the fast rap on YouTube! When practicing, it might help to break it down into eight-bar sections.
The trick is to avoid pronouncing every syllable exactly as written and to drop vowels wherever possible.
Heart Throbsnobobyknows̟+
This signature song by nobodyknows+ is a gem that brilliantly fuses hip-hop and J-pop.
Released as a single in May 2004 and included on the album “Do You Know?” the same year, it also earned them a spot on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
The lyrics express the small joys found in everyday life and the positive energy that music brings.
Its structure—where a vivid melodic chorus intertwines with rap—makes it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at karaoke.
In 2022, a one-take performance on the YouTube channel THE FIRST TAKE was released and racked up 10 million views in a month.
It’s a must-listen for anyone looking to liberate their heart through music.
Family preceptshannya
Hannya, a rapper who has produced numerous songs themed around peace and anti-war and reigned as the first final boss on the variety show Freestyle Dungeon.
The track Kakun (Family Precepts) from his 10th album Hanashi Hanbun features a warm ambiance with tight strings that really stick in your ears.
The rap progresses at a steady tone, making it easy to perform, and since there are no English lyrics, it’s approachable even for beginners.
However, faster phrases come in midway, so be careful not to get left behind and make sure to keep your dynamics in mind as you rap.
In conclusion
In recent years, more people have been enjoying hip-hop at karaoke.
The tracks introduced here are perfect for a wide range of listeners—from those trying rap for the first time to those who want to show off a cool flow.
Experience the combination of captivating lyrics that showcase each artist’s individuality and smooth, satisfying beats in the karaoke booth.
You might even discover a new side of yourself.