Japanese Hip-Hop Popularity Rankings [2026]
We’ve picked out Japanese hip-hop tracks that have been popular so far.
We’re introducing them in a ranked list based on play counts, from most to least.
Check this out to see what kinds of tracks are trending and use it as a reference.
We’re also updating the playlist.
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Japanese Hip-Hop Popularity Rankings [2026] (21–30)
Remember feat. YOUNG JUJU (Prod. Chaki Zulu)Awich29rank/position
Awich is an artist from Okinawa.
Many of you may know her since she often collaborates with famous Japanese rappers.
She started learning English as a child at conversation classes on a U.S.
military base, so her near-native pronunciation is striking.
Her vocal ability is also strong, so it almost feels like you’re listening to Western music! “Remember feat.
YOUNG JUJU (Prod.
Chaki Zulu)” is a powerful track with a breezy summer vibe.
OneRIP SLYME30rank/position
A single released by RIP SLYME in October 2001, this track became a major springboard for them.
Each member affirms everyday life in their own words, and the way those thoughts build toward the chorus warmly envelops the listener.
It reached No.
4 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and was later included on the classic album TOKYO CLASSIC.
Its comfortable beat and melodious hook make it perfect for hyping up a drive with friends or a karaoke session.
Japanese Hip-Hop Popularity Rankings [2026] (31–40)
DNA feat. Kohjiya, PUNPEEBIM31rank/position
Riding a laid-back beat, the soulful lyrics unfold.
Featured on BIM’s mini-album “busy,” this track was released in July 2024.
It sings of everyday life and the journey he’s taken so far, and listening to it makes your heart swell.
Alongside BIM, the flows from Kohjiya and PUNPEE intertwine exquisitely, leaving a lasting impression.
It’s perfect both for a change of pace and for boosting your motivation.
Highly recommended not only for hip-hop fans but also for those who don’t usually listen to rap.
It seems like a great companion for a drive or a song to wake up to in the morning.
TestimonyLamp Eye32rank/position
The beat “Shogen,” hugely popular in MC battles.
For newer heads, it probably has a strong image as a battle beat, but for the generation that lived right through the old school era, it’s like a textbook track.
The key to performing this song well is, above all, boldness.
Not just for this song, but with old-school works in general, the flow tends to be simple, so it’s crucial to captivate with your vocal tone and pitch.
If you sing with those points in mind, you can create a cool vibe.
I’m in ChargeTOKONA-X33rank/position
It’s a passionate number that rattles off the lifestyle of a rapper.
True to its name, it’s a track by TOKONA-X, a hip-hop MC raised in Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture, included on his first album Tokai X Teio, released in 2004.
You’re overwhelmed by the rapid-fire flow, which could be described as dizzying.
The lyrics, which reveal a bold life philosophy, are another reason it’s so compelling.
Although TOKONA-X sadly passed away that same year, his music continues to resonate with hip-hop fans to this day.
MarcheKICK THE CAN CREW34rank/position
This song, notable for its energetic relay-style rap by three MCs, is the fifth single by KICK THE CAN CREW, released in January 2002.
Featuring a catchy refrain and a comfortable groove, it has the power to energize and encourage listeners.
Also used as the theme song for the film “No Problem 2,” it became the catalyst for the group’s appearance at the 53rd NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
The lyrics, which emphasize the importance of forgetting the hustle and bustle of daily life and enjoying the moment, invite everyone to dance, laugh, and share happy times together.
It’s a perfect track for livening up a karaoke session or when you need a dose of positive energy.
Testimony feat. RINO, YOU THE ROCK, GK MARYAN, ZEEBRA, TWIGY, GAMA, DEV-LARGELamp Eye35rank/position
One of the biggest hip-hop hits of the ’90s, “Shōgen feat.
RINO, YOU THE ROCK, GK MARYAN, ZEEBRA, TWIGY, GAMA, DEV-LARGE.” It’s still a track that gets played often at MC battles today.
It’s a classic old-school joint, so it might feel a bit dated to today’s heads, but you can really feel the intense vibes.
Performed by legendary rappers, it’s an essential track for anyone looking to understand the history of Japanese hip-hop.