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)
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!
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.
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.
ALL GODS BLESS MERYKEYDADDYDIRTY
It’s cool to be able to pull off mellow songs, too.
With that in mind, I recommend ‘ALL GODS BLESS ME.’ This track was crafted by RYKEY DADDY DIRTY.
The lyrics convey reflections on life’s regrets and gratitude toward the people one has met.
Paired with the calm, laid-back track, it’s sure to stir listeners’ emotions.
From a karaoke perspective, its slow tempo also makes it easy to sing.
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?
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.