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 (51–60)
I wish you would come (feat. Masamune Kusano from SPITZ)KREVA
A 2007 track featuring Masamune Kusano from Spitz.
Over a lonely-tinged beat, KREVA’s flow is steady yet suffused with humanity.
Not being able to see someone when you want to is really tough, isn’t it? “I wish you’d come to see me…” That feeling is captured in the co-written lyrics, and Kusano’s clear, transparent vocals amplify the bittersweet mood.
The contrast and interplay between the rap and the singing from the two artists pierce the heart.
It’s a song that stands by and supports various kinds of love—breakups, long-distance relationships, and more.
Flowers blooming in the night skyMEGARYU
It was included on their debut album Updraft, released in 2005.
The lyrics capture memories of summer fireworks watched with a lover and the wish to stay together forever.
The scenes of summer fireworks come vividly to mind.
It’s a song that makes you look forward to summertime dates.
A pop track drawing on reggae and hip-hop motifs, it was commercially successful and very popular at karaoke.
For people of that generation, it’s likely a very nostalgic song.
Secret Lovepirafu seijin
This track from the 2024 album “Dream Taxi” is a love song that gently yet powerfully portrays a secret romance.
The melodious piece crafted by rapper Pilaf Seijin blends perfectly with GAL D’s sophisticated beats, expressing a pure love that cherishes intimate moments shared by two.
The music video, directed by Keita Uchino, quickly became a sensation on YouTube and TikTok.
It’s a must-hear right now—dedicated to everyone with a heart in love.
Tokyo Burninglyrical school
A genuine yet catchy and approachable hip-hop idol unit, Lyrical School’s 2019 track.
With lyrics by PES, it paints a pure first-love feeling, overflowing with the nervous excitement before a date.
The steady-tempo flow is comfortable.
Above all, it’s fun how it perfectly captures the feeling of falling down in the lyrics and then flying high! Beyond the world-building, the expressive delivery by the members of Lyrical School is truly beautiful and utterly captivating!
Irresistible in all kinds of styles and forms! Japanese rap love songs (61–70)
Micro Boy and Macro GirlSuchadarapā to EGO-WRAPPIN’
This is a lavish collaboration track that brings together Schadaraparr and EGO-WRAPPIN’, who have long been close.
Adding to the splendor is the music video featuring actress Non.
Shota Yamagishi, known for his work with Gen Hoshino and Nogizaka46, also contributed to the visuals.
It’s a cosmic love song that feels like racing through zero gravity.
A Hundred-Year Love… Proof We Were Together feat. Mr. Low-D8utterfly
Released in June 2013, it ranked number one on the RecoChoku Hip-Hop/R&B chart.
Speaking of 8utterfly, she is a charismatic love singer known for her ‘dark/depressive songs.’ This track is based on a true story of someone dear to 8utterfly, making it a love song that conveys a palpable sense of wistfulness and sorrow.
Snow magicSorane
Soraune, a new-generation rapper whose “Hug feat.
kojikoji” is a big hit.
This track is from the 2019 compilation album “O.B.S vol.2,” which focuses on artists from the 2000s.
The bass-heavy, beat-driven flow creates a calm mood.
The chorus—centered on processed vocals and melody—has an easy listenability reminiscent of KREVA’s songs, whom he says he listened to under the influence of his parents.
It’s a bittersweet, deep love song.