Rap songs you want to sing at karaoke—tracks everyone can sing together and get hyped
What kind of songs do you sing when you go to karaoke?
Of course, some people sing trending J-pop and K-pop, others go for classic Japanese hits from years past, and some choose popular Western songs.
Among them, there are probably those who think, “I want to rap at karaoke!!”
If you’re not used to rapping, you might shy away thinking, “That sounds hard…,” but once you practice and can pull it off, it’ll hype up the room more than you’d expect!
So in this article, we’ll introduce recommended songs that incorporate rap.
We’ve picked mainly hip-hop classics, so find a song you want to try and practice it!
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Rap songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke: tracks everyone can sing together to hype up the crowd (61–70)
cherry blossomKetsumeishi
This iconic song that symbolizes the spring season is also extremely popular at karaoke.
It’s a bittersweet yet heartwarming track that sings of past love, revived alongside scenes of cherry blossoms.
The contrast between the rap-driven storytelling and the catchy chorus that anyone can sing along to is truly moving.
Released as a single in February 2005, it became the group’s biggest hit despite having no tie-in.
Sing it with friends at karaoke, and the emotional atmosphere is sure to deepen.
When the chorus comes, join in together for a rousing sing-along and enjoy the sense of unity!
Grateful DaysDragon Ash featuring Aco, Zeebra
It’s one of the most popular tracks in all of Japanese rap.
Needless to say, the highlight of this song is the most famous 16 bars in Japan, delivered by Zeebra.
When announcer Taichi Masu appeared on TV with Zeebra, he even rapped it perfectly without looking at the lyrics—this is required learning in the Japanese rap world.
Make sure you’ve got these lyrics memorized.
That said, when you sing it at karaoke, someone will probably know the words, so even if you mess up, they’ll have your back! Aco’s high-pitched chorus might be a bit tricky, though.
Yessir feat. Eric.B. Jr.¥ellow bucks
Rapper ¥ellow Bucks, who is also known for winning an audition show, teamed up with Osaka-based Eric.B.
Jr.
on the track “Yessir feat.
Eric.B.
Jr.” It’s a song about their musical styles, delivering a rugged, masculine vibe.
Since both of their flow styles are distinctive, it might take some getting used to if you’re performing it solo.
You might start by focusing on just one of their parts and practicing that first.
WekapipoSOUL’d OUT
SOUL’d OUT is known for a style inspired by American hip-hop.
Their debut single is Wekapipo.
It rides an ’80s hip-hop-style track and delivers a passionate message to people chasing their dreams.
If you not only sing but also copy the big hand-swinging choreography, it’ll get even more exciting.
Check out the music video to see what it’s like.
By the way, the title is a coined word shortened from “work up people.”
Life Style – T-Pablow, YZERR (Prod by Gold Digga)BAD HOP
BAD HOP is one of the most popular hip-hop crews in Japan.
If you’re in your teens or twenties, chances are you’ve heard their work at least once.
The track that kick-started their rise to fame is “Life Style – T-Pablow, YZERR (Prod by Gold Digga).” It’s a signature piece for the crew, expressing their way of life—literally, their lifestyle.
If you’re singing it at karaoke, it’s a good idea to add an Auto-Tune effect.
Because You’re My ShawtyAK-69
When it comes to Nagoya rappers, we can’t forget TOKONA-X, Ryofu Karma, and AK-69.
As for START IT AGAIN, while both the musical style and lyrics are reminiscent of RHYMESTER’s ONCE AGAIN, you can still feel his uniquely strong and resilient will.
His pronunciation is so clear you can catch the words even without reading the lyrics.
Emphasizing the s sounds, and pronouncing the long “o” vowel—like in words such as “kodō” (heartbeat) and “zanzō” (afterimage)—as a rounded “u-oo” will really boost how closely you can reproduce the original track!
Summer Jam ’95Suchadarapā
Schadaraparr is a three-member music group known for helping popularize hip-hop in the J-pop scene, thanks in part to the massive success of their collaboration with Kenji Ozawa on “Konya wa Boogie Back.” Their 10th single, “Summer Jam ’95,” was released as a re-cut from their fifth album, “5th WHEEL 2 the COACH.” Since it contains no English lyrics and doesn’t feature rapid-fire phrases, it should be relatively easy to try at karaoke.
The rap flows like a conversation, making it a number you can sing casually with friends.
