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 want to sing at karaoke: tracks everyone can sing together to hype up the crowd (51–60)
SHIBUYA!hanjuku tamagocchi
Set against the streets of Shibuya, this track channels gyaru culture over a powerful fusion of hip-hop and electro.
Released in March 2024, it weaves in everyday moments the members of Hanjuku Tamagotchi actually experienced on the street, giving the lyrics a vivid sense of reality.
Listeners can relive the sparkling party-gal lifestyle right along with them! It’s a high-energy song that’ll make you want to sing and dance with your friends.
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?
beautiful womanchanmina
This is a song by Chanmina that’s guaranteed to turn heads when you sing it at karaoke.
It carries a powerful message that challenges society’s imposed standards of “beauty.” Released as a single in April 2021, it’s also included on the album Harenchi.
Her raw, unfiltered performance on THE FIRST TAKE became a major talking point as well.
It’s perfect for when you want to strongly affirm yourself or blow away the frustration.
Grab the mic and give it a try!
Rising Dragon Scattering SparksGaki Renjā
Gaki Ranger’s “Hinoko wo Chirasu Shoryu” is pure emotion through and through.
Above all, the intensity is incredible! The barrage of lines that seem to assert their very existence really hits you hard.
Released in 2001, this track is a key song from after their major-label debut.
I think it’s the kind of song that gives a push to young people charging toward their dreams.
Singing it with your fist raised might make it even more fired up.
Rap songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke: tracks everyone can sing together to hype up the crowd (61–70)
FateAnarchy
By now, there probably isn’t a hip-hop fan in Kansai—or even in all of Japan—who doesn’t know this track.
It’s ANARCHY’s signature song, depicting his harrowingly tragic upbringing with nothing held back.
With its simple rhymes, memorable lyrics, and striking hook, you might think it’d be easy to pull off at karaoke, but his unique vocal projection and delivery—he himself says, “No one can imitate my rap”—pose a significant challenge.
Rather than approaching it like hip-hop, it’s recommended to tackle it with the attitude of singing rock.
I messed up.hannya
The lyrics are striking in a way that makes you involuntarily laugh as you listen.
At first glance it might feel like a goofy rap, but it’s packed with tight rhymes, showcases a clever flow in the hook, and above all, Hannya casually pulls off the extremely difficult feat of telling four stories in a long-form lyric—proving he’s anything but ordinary.
With intricate techniques deployed everywhere, if you let your guard down because you think it’s just a funny song, you’ll get burned.
A deceptively challenging track.
Presence I feat. KID FRESINOSTUTS & Matsu Takako with 3exes
This is the song that caused a big stir among drama fans.
Released in April 2021, it was created as the theme song for the drama “My Dear Exes” (Omameda Towako and Her Three Ex-Husbands).
Over a stylish track produced by STUTS, Takako Matsu’s rich vocals and KID FRESINO’s cool rap blend together beautifully.
The lyrics are also compelling, gently affirming themes like starting over in life and complex emotions.
If you split the parts with friends at karaoke, you’re sure to enjoy it even more.
Give it a try!