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)
i hate uISSA×SoulJa+ROLA
A HIP HOP song released in October 2011, marking the first collaboration between ISSA, formerly of DA PUMP, and SoulJa.
Featuring popular model Rola in the music video, it drew a lot of attention and exuded a sense of glamour.
The song portrays a boyfriend’s confusion as his girlfriend’s heart starts to drift toward another man.
If you focus on the lyrics, there are some surprising twists, but… Rola is still fresh-faced and adorably, deliberately cute.
Various styles and forms are captivating! Japanese rap love songs (51–60)
Bitter SweetDenda Mao
Denda is a rap singer from Nagano Prefecture.
The song was released in 2009 and ranked No.
1 in ringtone downloads at the time.
As the title suggests, it features a sweet yet wistful melody and lyrics.
Her surname is read “Denda.” It’s a rare family name, isn’t it? From 2006 to 2007, she was active under the name MAO/d.
Angel GoatEric.B.Jr
This track by Eric B.
Jr.
speaks of love over a hard-hitting beat.
Released in December 2024, it departs from his usual street-oriented style to reveal a new side focused on romance.
Produced by Homunculu$, the track blends hip-hop and R&B into a polished sound.
Shortly after release, it ranked 43rd on Spotify’s Daily Viral Songs Japan, underscoring the rising buzz around this young rapper.
The lyrics, which honestly express his feelings for his partner, offer a fresh impression even for listeners who typically prefer harder rap.
You As You Are (Prod. @thekontrabandz)Centipede & Rhyme Man
Mukade & Inman is a hip-hop duo formed by next-generation artists.
They’ve gained support for their style that portrays love and life in a real, down-to-earth way.
Their heartbreak song “Kimi no Mama (Prod.
@thekontrabandz)” depicts a couple’s changing relationship and the desire to stay the same.
With the two trading verses and their uniquely rhythmic flows, it’s a highly engaging piece.
Just A Lil Bit (feat. Sik-K)JP THE WAVY
JP THE WAVY is a rapper from Kanagawa who debuted in 2017, known for his addictive tracks and smooth, comfortable flow.
Released in January 2019, this song evokes scenes like neon lights and dim glows, and it’s a bittersweet number about realizing the importance of a former lover only after the breakup.
He’s trying to look forward, yet still can’t shake the desire to go back.
The rhythm is mellow and pleasing, and the seamless melody from start to finish is captivating.
The featured artist, Sik-K, is a next-generation rapper from South Korea.
Feelings I Couldn’t Tell You (duet with May J.)KG
Released in February 2010.
This ballad-rap is a solo project by singer-songwriter Koh called “kG,” featuring a duet with May J.
The lingering feelings for a former lover remain in the heart, and even when closing one’s eyes, their image appears on the inside of the eyelids… so poignant.
Also, note that May J.’s vocals sound a bit different from how they are now.
I don’t dislike it, but I don’t like it either.SLOTH
This is a hit song by the Tokyo-based male rapper SLOTH.
It’s not what you’d call traditional hip-hop; around this time, it became normal for rap to be incorporated even into music that isn’t hip-hop.
The song’s theme is about a couple who’ve taken being together for granted, questioning whether they’ll stay together from here on out and each reflecting on their relationship.
It captures the universal feeling of anxiety that everyone experiences and turns those emotions into a song.