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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.

Playlist

Cool hip-hop songs that sound great at karaoke | Tips for singing them too!
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1doppelgängerCreepy Nuts
doppelgängerCreepy Nutsplay_arrow
A danceable four-on-the-floor beat makes a strong impression...
2Rep feat. MACCHOZORN
Rep feat. MACCHOZORNplay_arrow
Gaining popularity across Japan with lyrics that pierce the heart…
3Kawasaki DriftBAD HOP
Kawasaki DriftBAD HOPplay_arrow
The real way of life and musicality of BAD HOP
4BUDS MONTAGENectar
BUDS MONTAGENectarplay_arrow
Now a hip-hop group that represents Japan...
5Say Anything (feat. JP THE WAVY)LEX
Say Anything (feat. JP THE WAVY)LEXplay_arrow
The bright and powerful characteristics of LEX’s rap
6ALL GODS BLESS MERYKEYDADDYDIRTY
ALL GODS BLESS MERYKEYDADDYDIRTYplay_arrow
Mr. RYKEY DADDY DIRTY’s…
7Selfishralph
Selfishralphplay_arrow
『Selfish (Prod. Doub…
8free spaceGadoro
free spaceGadoroplay_arrow
A signature work by GADORO that sings about a life lived true to oneself
9Yessir feat. Eric.B. Jr.¥ellow bucks
Yessir feat. Eric.B. Jr.¥ellow bucksplay_arrow
Rapper from Gifu Prefecture, ¥ellow Bu…
10Flying BAK-69
Flying BAK-69play_arrow
AK, a major rapper representing Nagoya…
11I’m in ChargeTOKONA-X
I'm in ChargeTOKONA-Xplay_arrow
TOKO, the legendary rapper representing Nagoya...
12WAKARIMASENMIYACHI
WAKARIMASENMIYACHIplay_arrow
Rapper from New York, MIYACH…
13YOKAZEHentai Shinshi Kurabu
YOKAZEHentai Shinshi Kurabuplay_arrow
YOKAZE, the signature song of Hentai Shinshi Club
14NITRO MICROPHONE UNDERGROUNDNITRO MICROPHONE UNDERGROUND
NITRO MICROPHONE UNDERGROUNDNITRO MICROPHONE UNDERGROUNDplay_arrow
2000s hip-hop, NMUG relaunch
15NINOKUNI feat. TsubakiOZworld
NINOKUNI feat. TsubakiOZworldplay_arrow
Fusion of mellow beats and philosophical lyrics
16Walk This WayZORN
Walk This WayZORNplay_arrow
A song that expresses the resolve to stay true to oneself
17beautiful womanchanmina
beautiful womanchanminaplay_arrow
A woman known by the nickname “Beyoncé of Nerima” la…
18WHORU? feat. ANARCHY (Prod. Chaki Zulu)Awich
WHORU? feat. ANARCHY (Prod. Chaki Zulu)Awichplay_arrow
Having made their major debut in 2020, th…
19Brainwashing feat. DOGMA & Chinza DOPENESS (Prod. Chaki Zulu)Awich
Brainwashing feat. DOGMA & Chinza DOPENESS (Prod. Chaki Zulu)Awichplay_arrow
Awich, DOGMA, Chinza DŌ…
20Agari Sagari feat. R-Shitei & CHEHONSPICY CHOCOLATE
Agari Sagari feat. R-Shitei & CHEHONSPICY CHOCOLATEplay_arrow
An upbeat HIPHOP and reggae tune has arrived
21FAKE LANDFAKE TYPE.
FAKE LANDFAKE TYPE.play_arrow
A rap of madness and pleasure at the theme park
22TestimonyLamp Eye
TestimonyLamp Eye
The beat “Shogen,” hugely popular in MC battles. It’s...
23My Resort¥ellow bucks
My Resort¥ellow bucksplay_arrow
In today’s hip-hop scene, overwhelmingly...
24overwinteringIce Bahn
overwinteringIce Bahnplay_arrow
Lauded as the king of rimers…
25MakuharBonbero, LANA, MFS, Watson
MakuharBonbero, LANA, MFS, Watsonplay_arrow
An artist who represents the new generation of Japanese rap…
26For A Reason feat. BenjazzyBonbero
For A Reason feat. BenjazzyBonberoplay_arrow
From Yachiyo City, Chiba Prefecture, the 2021 rap s…
27FateAnarchy
FateAnarchyplay_arrow
Kyoto’s leading rapper, ANARCHY, sa...
28The future is in our hands.THA BLUE HERB
The future is in our hands.THA BLUE HERBplay_arrow
A hip-hop group that represents Hokkaido,...
29human power plantBUDDHA BRAND
human power plantBUDDHA BRANDplay_arrow
Top in old-school Japanese rap...
30Life Style – T-Pablow, YZERR (Prod by Gold Digga)BAD HOP
Life Style - T-Pablow, YZERR (Prod by Gold Digga)BAD HOPplay_arrow
BAD HOPの代表曲Life Style
31Flowers and RainSEEDA
Flowers and RainSEEDAplay_arrow
The hottest hip-hop on YouTube right now...
32Nakid FactRed Eye
Nakid FactRed Eyeplay_arrow
Catchy yet decidedly edgy...
33As you areCentipede & Rhyme Man
As you are 百足 & 韻マンplay_arrow
A hip-hop song about love and growth
34Bright roomLEX & LANA
Bright roomLEX & LANAplay_arrow
LEX and LAN, weaving a story of hardship and growth…
35livelihoodCreepy Nuts
livelihoodCreepy Nutsplay_arrow
The most mainstream in today’s hip-hop scene…
36Team friendsChiba Yūki
Team friendsChiba Yūkiplay_arrow
Introduction to Trap Music for Middle School Students
37Boss Bitch(Remix) feat.LANA & Elle Teresa7!!
Boss Bitch(Remix) feat.LANA & Elle Teresa7!!play_arrow
7's confidence-filled rap, empowerment
38Last Party Never End feat. Tiji Jojo, YZERR, Yellow Pato & VingoBAD HOP
Last Party Never End feat. Tiji Jojo, YZERR, Yellow Pato & VingoBAD HOPplay_arrow
The final song symbolizing BAD HOP’s breakup
39*~Asterisk~*ORANGE RANGE
*~Asterisk~*ORANGE RANGEplay_arrow
The first BLEACH opening theme—full of speed and emotion.
40I don’t care about being poor.KOHH
I don't care about being poor.KOHHplay_arrow
Trap music has had a strong influence on contemporary hip-hop...
41Bees and ButterfliesSOUL SCREAM
Bees and ButterfliesSOUL SCREAMplay_arrow
The legendary group that DJ CELORY belongs to…
42To Us Who Were Once GeniusesCreepy Nuts
To Us Who Were Once GeniusesCreepy Nutsplay_arrow
On doubts and possibilities in life through rap...
43airplaneKOHH
airplaneKOHHplay_arrow
From the opening chorus, it's incredible—both to sing and to listen to.
44Because You’re My ShawtyAK-69
Because You're My ShawtyAK-69play_arrow
The strong will and pronunciation characteristics of Nagoya rappers
45MarcheKICK THE CAN CREW
MarcheKICK THE CAN CREWplay_arrow
A relay-style performance by three energetic MCs…
46Family preceptshannya
Family preceptshannyaplay_arrow
He has produced many songs themed around peace and anti-war...
47Heart Throbsnobobyknows̟+
Heart Throbsnobobyknows̟+play_arrow
nobodyknows+'s signature song is, hi...
48Enter The DungeonSKY-HI
Enter The DungeonSKY-HIplay_arrow
Freestyle’s ending song
49Easy Breezychelmico
Easy Breezychelmicoplay_arrow
The fast-paced rap in the anime’s opening theme is trending