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 to sing at karaoke: tracks everyone can sing together to hype up the crowd (31–40)
BUDS MONTAGENectar
True to Namatadoma’s deep respect for Nujabes, piercingly streetwise lyrics—on par with MSC—hit hard over music that’s incredibly relaxing to listen to.
The rhymes are expressed just enough to sound natural, the jargon is kept to a minimum, and the rap reads smoothly as prose—at this point, it’s practically literature.
In BUDS MONTAGE, there are many phrases that deliberately slip off the rhythm, almost like spoken word.
If you try to follow the lyrics on a karaoke screen, you’ll fall out of sync, so make sure to really listen to the original track and lock in the timing.
fallen angelCreepy Nuts
This is the opening theme of the TV anime “Call of the Night,” performed by the duo of DJ Matsunaga—who served as the DJ at the Tokyo Olympics closing ceremony—and R-Shitei, an undisputed top freestyle rapper in Japan.
It’s a track you can enjoy as a catchy pop song with great wordplay, distinct from what you might typically imagine when you hear ‘hip-hop.’ That said, it remains a challenging piece: if you miss a breathing cue, you’ll stumble all the way to the end.
If you listen closely to the original and pay attention to the rests, you can really appreciate just how advanced R-Shitei’s technique is.
Brain Narcotics Remix feat. CHEHON, MAKA, Ku-Jun, POWER WAVE, CIMA & keithRAY
RAY is a popular reggae singer from Osaka who travels all over Japan, mainly based in the Kansai region.
With a distinctive voice you can recognize instantly and lyrics that showcase his full talent as a lyricist, he began taking on HIPHOP and MC battles from 2022, appealing to audiences beyond pure reggae fans.
The remix of his 2023 hit “Nounai Mayaku” (Brain Narcotics) is set to drop in January 2025, and it’s creating buzz thanks in part to its star-studded guest lineup.
Built on a dancehall riddim that’ll get your body moving whether you like it or not, the remix is a luxurious showcase of each MC’s skills.
When you try it at karaoke, don’t go it alone—bring your friends and get hyped together.
If you check everyone’s vocal tone and flow in advance and divide up parts, it’ll be even more exciting!
room for growthCreepy Nuts
This song, which explores the conflicts of growing older and the potential for personal growth, is included on the album “Case.” While accepting one’s adult self, it conveys the determination to keep looking ahead and moving forward.
Featured on the album “Case,” released in September 2021, the track was also adopted as a cheering song for professional baseball, resonating in both sports and business settings.
Its lyrics positively embrace the experiences and perspectives gained with age—such as flexible thinking, knowing when to ease up, and skills for navigating relationships.
Thanks to its popularity on social media, it’s a song you’ll want to sing together at karaoke.
In Da Club¥ellow bucks
This is a popular track by ¥ellow Bucks that originated from ABEMA’s hit show “RAPSTAR Birth!” It incorporates the trendy vocal style of today.
In “In Da Club,” it may sound like he’s freestyling, but pay close attention: he’s firmly matching the song’s key and maintaining a clear melody.
Also, because the Japanese and English pronunciations are brought closer together, a key tip is to pronounce the ra-row and ta-row like alphabetic sounds.
The curved, drawled articulation is reminiscent of TOKONA-X, the legendary figure from the Tokai region.
Calling himself the “Young Tokai Teio” shows just how faithful he is to Tokai hip-hop; the track brims with the appeal of a young talent deeply rooted in that tradition.
Rap songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke: tracks everyone can sing together to get hyped (41–50)
Brainwashing feat. DOGMA & Chinza DopenessAwich
Awich is a rapper based in Okinawa.
She created the track “Brainwash feat.
DOGMA & Chinza DOPENESS,” inviting DOGMA and Chinza DOPENESS.
The lyrics take a sarcastic jab at humanity for never stopping its conflicts.
The chorus repeats the same phrase, making it easy for first-time listeners to vibe with.
Start by listening closely and paying attention to the differences in the three artists’ delivery styles and quirks.
What’s upRin Ne, Kubota Kai, asmi, A Natsume x CHILLOUT
A stylish track that sounds like reggae, city pop, and even K-pop.
It might be tough to recreate Rin-ne’s distinctive melodic sense.
If it’s hard to pull off, try raising the key—you might be surprised how much easier it is to sing.
The breezy male-female mic relay over the laid-back beat makes it really fun for everyone to sing together at karaoke! Be sure to snap your fingers together at the beginning and the end, too.