Captivating in many styles and forms! Love songs in Japanese rap
In recent years, music that uses rap has been seen across a variety of genres—not just hip-hop.
The appeal of Japanese rap lies in how it crosses genre boundaries and is loved by people of all generations and styles.
Here, I’ll introduce love songs that feature Japanese rap!
I’ve picked out everything from fresh tracks that resonate with younger listeners to masterpieces by seasoned veterans.
These are all songs you’ll want to listen to carefully while reading the lyrics, so please enjoy.
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Various styles and forms are captivating! Japanese rap love songs (41–50)
Memories AgainAILI ft. VERBAL (m-flo）
It was released in December 2010.
Numerous well-known artists participated in its production, including Rina Fujii and Hiroko from mihimaru GT.
Based on EXILE’s classic song “Lovers Again,” AILI’s heartrending vocals resonate deeply.
It dominated the Chaku-Uta charts, holding the No.
1 spot for several consecutive days.
The music video features Sho Aoyagi from Gekidan EXILE Hana-gumi and BLENDA model Yuika Nakano.
Sunshine feat. Miliyah KatoKM-MARKIT
This is a 2005 love song by Tokyo-born hip-hop MC KM-MARKIT, featuring Miliyah Kato.
Beyond performing, KM-MARKIT remains active in various fields, including writing Japanese lyrics for K-pop artists like BTS.
The sweet vocals, like the start of a lovers’ day off, heighten the feeling of happiness.
Little Devil (Little Demon)Jin Dogg
A rapper based in Osaka, known for live shows that get incredibly hyped.
Jin Dogg is a trilingual artist who raps in English, Korean, and Japanese.
His sweet looks have earned him many female fans, but he’s also beloved by male heads.
His track “LITTLE DEMON” is highly regarded for its immersive sound.
The lyrics portray a devilish woman, reflecting that sound—a love song with a subtly mysterious vibe.
Teenage LoveZeebra
This track is included on Zeebra’s third album, “TOKYO’S FINEST.” It’s a long-running hit that ranks among his most popular works and remains a beloved classic among fans.
It’s a slightly bittersweet love song about reuniting with a teenage sweetheart after several years, only to realize they can’t go back to how things were.
It conveys a conviction to keep those memories in one’s heart.
At a time when J-rap hadn’t yet taken deep root in Japan, it helped break new ground for the scene.
Tonight is Boogie BackOzawa Kenji feat. Suchadarapaa
A revolutionary track in the J-rap scene, it established the standard style of singing a memorable melody in the chorus and rapping in the verses.
Many people have sung it and it became very famous, but Ozaken’s version is the original.
A classic that rapidly spread Japanese rap across the country.
It has been covered many times by a variety of artists.
Even now, it retains a fresh appeal that doesn’t feel dated at all.
Girl Like MeCream
A love song that depicts romance beginning at a club.
It’s a multi-unit with one MC and one vocalist, made up of Staxx T and Minami.
Featuring a somewhat tropical vibe, the track quickly embraced the trends of 2016, drawing attention and becoming a hit especially among younger listeners.
The melody feels very Japanese! I don’t think you hear this kind of scale very often in overseas hip-hop.
Something only you havelecca
Her voice is captivating, with powerful volume that makes you want to listen again and again.
Among lecca’s songs, this one is especially grand—a love song that resonates because it walks alongside life itself.
If you were to have even one encounter this wonderful in your lifetime, wouldn’t you be able to say you’ve lived a good life?