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 get hyped (41–50)
PHONEchanmina
A signature song by HITOMIN, who is also very popular overseas.
In “PHONE,” the key points are an extremely simple, repetitive beat—similar to Lil Tecca’s music—and an easygoing, hummable melody.
Not projecting your voice means you need a thicker, more solid vocal core.
Pay attention to the microphone’s angle and distance, and sing so the sound resonates at the top of your head.
While the rapping itself isn’t particularly difficult, this song demands very careful vocal control.
WAKARIMASENMIYACHI
MIYACHI, who’s been making a big splash at festivals like Summer Sonic, really shines on stage.
Among his songs, the one that especially gets the crowd going when he performs it is “WAKARIMASEN.” If you look closely at the title, you’ll notice it’s not in English but written in romaji as “wakarimasen.” The track is crafted around repeating this phrase while weaving in rhymes.
Its slightly quirky concept makes it approachable even for people who don’t usually listen to hip-hop.
Bubble gumA Natsume
Like bubblegum that can change shape at will, this is a freewheeling and versatile track.
It’s a song by rapper A Natsume from Kumamoto Prefecture, included on the 2024 album “Gum.” The sound blends mellow rap with funk, and it’s striking for the way it freely expresses both the complexities and possibilities of life.
It’s an upbeat, forward-driving song, so belting it out with friends could be a lot of fun.
It’s sure to put a smile on your face.
NINOKUNI feat. TsubakiOZworld
This track stands out for its mellow sound and beats.
Within lyrics that delve into the spiritual realm and philosophical themes, universal questions about reality vs.
illusion and the nature of self are conveyed through the smooth flows of OZworld and Tsuwaki.
The song is included on the album “OZWORLD,” released in June 2019, and fuses a distinctive sci-fi worldview with a melodic sound.
It strikes an excellent balance between message-rich lyrics and catchy production, making it a guaranteed mood-booster at karaoke.
Highly recommended for those who want to explore new expressions in hip-hop or seek songs with profound messages.
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?
Fragments of an EncounterKetsumeishi
This is a gem of a medium-tempo ballad that gently depicts growth through encounters and farewells.
Released in January 2008, it marked Ketsumeishi’s first time providing a theme song for a film, beautifully capturing the world of the movie “Flowers Blooming in the Shade” (Kage Hinata ni Saku).
Also included on the album “Ketsuno Police 6,” the song garnered wide support, reaching No.
2 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
Seamlessly blending mellow rap with a catchy melody, the track is distinguished by its richly emotive piano lines.
It’s a perfect choice for karaoke with friends or for moments when you want to reflect on memories with someone special.
UNSTOPPABLEkingu gidora
A track by a three-man crew that’s legendary—and notorious—in many ways, featuring Zeebra, a central figure in Japanese rap.
Early on, they considered naming the group Godzilla, but since there were three of them, they decided to go with King Giddra, the three-headed monster.
The song is packed with hallmark techniques of Japanese rap: inversion using four-character compounds, sentence-ending nouns, and the deliberate omission of conjunctions, among other devices.
Studying this track is practically the same as studying Japanese rap itself—an ideal work.
Did you know that many rhyming methods we now take for granted were actually pioneered by them?