“Tonight Is the Boogie Back,” the classic Japanese hip-hop track by Kenji Ozawa and Scha Dara Parr.
It was released in 1994, yet you still hear it in all sorts of situations even today.
What’s more, it’s been covered by many artists, so there are probably quite a few younger listeners who first heard a cover before the original.
In this article, we’ll introduce recommended covers by popular artists from among the many versions out there.
Some stay faithful to the original, while others showcase each artist’s unique flavor—so be sure to find your favorite cover!
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Cover versions (1–10) of the cross-genre classic “Konya wa Boogie-Back.”
Tonight is Boogie BackTOKYO No.1 SOUL SET ＋ HALCALI
This is a cover song by TOKYO No.1 SOUL SET and the female duo HALCALI.
Compared to Ozawa Kenji’s original, it has a lighter, poppier feel.
It’s a cover version you’ll want to play at parties—a dance tune that gets everyone hyped and energized.
Tonight is Boogie BackKREVA
As a member of KICK THE CAN CREW and one of the architects of Japan’s hip-hop scene, KREVA has also covered this classic.
His languid vocals help shape the song’s atmosphere.
Surprisingly, though, the rap part is cut in KREVA’s cover.
It’s an arrangement that’s more mellow and lets you lose yourself in the groove while gently moving your body.
Boogie Back Tonight feat. Shota Shimizu & SHUNKato Miria
This is a cover by Miliyah Kato, who is highly popular among many women.
Featuring the equally popular singers Shota Shimizu and SHUN, it’s a star-studded lineup.
With a mellow finish that rivals the original, it’s a cover hip-hop fans won’t be able to resist.
The raps by Shota Shimizu and SHUN are on point, too!
Tonight is Boogie BackUtada Hikaru
She spent her childhood in the United States and has been deeply interested in music since then, so many of her original songs have an R&B flavor and a distinctly Western vibe.
This cover is super dope too—the beat and her vocal delivery have a unique, laid-back groove that feels great.
And of course, her vocal prowess goes without saying—she’s absolutely top-notch!
Tonight is Boogie BackROTTENGRAFFTY
This is a cover by ROTTENGRAFFTY, a rock band from Kyoto.
It’s a sound that skillfully fuses rock and hip-hop, true to their signature mixed style that blends loud rock with a kayōkyoku-like flavor while also incorporating rap.
The rapping by vocalists NAOKI and NOBUYA is a must-see.
It’s a popular track that they sometimes perform live.
Tonight is Boogie BackRYOCO
This is a cover by the artist RYOCO.
She delivers it in an R&B style with a smooth, mellow touch.
The slightly wistful, soulful vocals create a mature vibe, don’t they? You can enjoy a different kind of appeal from the danceable “Konya wa Boogie Back” by Kenji Ozawa and Scha Dara Parr.
Tonight is Boogie BackNem
This is the Hatsune Miku version of ‘Konya wa Boogie Back.’ It lives up to the expectations of fans of Ozawa Kenji’s original.
Even Vocaloid fans who don’t know the original are sure to get hooked.
The light, breezy rap is distinctive and really pumps you up.
It’s a splendid cover of a classic.