[Karaoke] A roundup of easy-to-sing Japanese rap songs
While the origins of Japanese hip-hop can be traced back to the 1980s, even if we take the 1990s—when hit songs emerged and began ranking on the Oricon charts—as the starting point, it already boasts a history of over 30 years.
Since the 2010s, influenced by TV programs like “Freestyle Dungeon,” rap has come to feel more familiar, especially among younger generations.
With that in mind, this article introduces a selection of classic Japanese rap tracks recommended for those who want to try singing Japanese rap at karaoke!
From the 1990s to the 2020s, you’ll find a wide range of songs—from catchy mega-hits to tracks highly regarded by hip-hop aficionados—so be sure to check them out.
Playlist
| [Karaoke] A roundup of easy-to-sing Japanese rap songs | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Friends, Family & God feat. G-k.i.d & KEIJUKvi Baba | play_arrow | A song of gratitude and hope, heartwarming hip-hop |
| 2east | Bright roomLEX & LANA | play_arrow | A moving song depicting the hardships and growth of LEX and LANA |
| 3east | Last Party Never End feat. Tiji Jojo, YZERR, Yellow Pato & VingoBAD HOP | play_arrow | An impressive song depicting BAD HOP’s breakup and their friendship |
| 4east | YOKAZEHentai Shinshi Kurabu | play_arrow | An inspiring hit song that reflects the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 5east | The Last One feat. J-REXXXJAPANĪZUMAGENĪZU | play_arrow | A Musical Tale of Farewells and New Beginnings |
| 6east | tropical nightRIP SLYME | play_arrow | An upbeat track that captures the vibe of a midsummer night |
| 7east | And I Love You SoAK-69 | play_arrow | A signature song filled with deep feelings of love |
| 8east | Heart Throbsnobobyknows̟+ | play_arrow | A masterpiece that expresses everyday happiness and the power of music |
| 9east | beautiful womanchanmina | play_arrow | Chanmina, an acclaimed powerhouse drawing attention for her multilingual rap |
| 10east | To Us Who Were Once GeniusesCreepy Nuts | play_arrow | On doubts and possibilities in life through rap... |
| 11east | Paradise BabyRIP SLYME | play_arrow | A refreshing song that sings of the liberating feeling of summer |
| 12east | Barefoot tonightguca owl | play_arrow | A song depicting the struggles of youth and their yearning for freedom |
| 13east | Yukichi FukuzawaNinja We Made It. | play_arrow | The comical song by Ninja We Made It |
| 14east | Say Anything (feat. JP THE WAVY)LEX | play_arrow | LEX's songs sing about freedom and love, and they're hugely popular. |
| 15east | MakuharBonbero, LANA, MFS, Watson | play_arrow | Collaboration of next-generation Japanese rap artists |
| 16east | tone colorKREVA | play_arrow | KREVA’s masterpiece where infatuation and a love for music converge |
| 17east | snow jamRin Oto | play_arrow | A heartwarming love song to listen to on a winter night |
| 18east | GAL feat. Shake Pepper & Yvngboi POhayo | play_arrow | A captivating rap song that portrays gyaru culture |
| 19east | ChampionsKaneee, Kohjiya & Yvng Patra | play_arrow | A powerful work from Japan’s new generation of hip-hop |
| 20east | Agari Sagari feat. R-Shitei & CHEHONSPICY CHOCOLATE | play_arrow | An upbeat HIPHOP and reggae tune has arrived |
| 21east | Miss Luxury feat. LANA, JP THE WAVY, ¥ellow Bucks Prod. DJ PMXYZERR | play_arrow | A deluxe featured track by YZERR |
| 22east | No.5LANA | play_arrow | LANA’s self-affirming R&B track |
| 23east | Spring, Summer, Autumn, WinterHilcrhyme | play_arrow | Comfortable rap that paints the four seasons and warm vocals |
| 24east | MomotaroSuiyōbi no Campanella | play_arrow | An electro-rap track of a modern-style ‘Momotaro’ |
| 25east | MarcheKICK THE CAN CREW | play_arrow | An energetic rap track by three MCs—a heart-thumping song |
| 26east | Team friendsChiba Yūki | play_arrow | KOHH restarts with “Team Tomodachi.” |
| 27east | WekapipoSOUL’d OUT | play_arrow | A positive message, a hip-hop masterpiece |
| 28east | ALL GODS BLESS MERYKEYDADDYDIRTY | play_arrow | A signature song by RYKEYDADDYDIRTY, with a low difficulty level |
| 29east | Summer Jam ’95Suchadarapā | play_arrow | Scha Dara Parr’s summer theme song |
| 30east | WHORU? feat. ANARCHY (Prod. Chaki Zulu)Awich | play_arrow | Having made their major debut in 2020, th… |
| 31east | my worst true feelingsMiyauchi | play_arrow | The honest rap of the hot rapper Miyauchi |
| 32east | Prosperous businessChiba Yūki | play_arrow | Yuki Chiba, aka KOHH, makes a comeback and is on the rise in music. |
| 33east | Knock Knockpirafu seijin | play_arrow | The song “Knock Knock” by Pilaf Aliens is recommended. |
| 34east | DA.YO.NEEAST END × YURI | play_arrow | An iconic hip-hop classic with exceptional relatability |
| 35east | Family preceptshannya | play_arrow | He has produced many songs themed around peace and anti-war... |
| 36east | Easy Breezychelmico | play_arrow | A song of self-expression by a female rap unit |


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