From classic lockin' dance tracks to its roots
When you practice every day or dance locking on stage, do you ever get stuck choosing a track?To nail sharp moves and clean poses, you need music that makes your body move without thinking!In this article, I’ll introduce a wide range of songs that will take your locking vibe to the next level.From classic locking anthems everyone’s heard to foundational tracks from the ’70s and ’80s that showcase the history and depth of the style, we’ve gathered them all.Find your favorite tunes and use them to deliver your best performance!
From classic Locking tracks to roots songs (1–10)
How GeeNEW!Black Machine
When it comes to songs with a striking intro that dancers and especially locking dancers are familiar with, Black Machine’s “How Gee” comes to mind.
If you do locking, this is a track you can definitely relate to.
It falls under dance/electronic, and its funky saxophone tone really enhances locking.
Whenever this track drops in a dance setting, it’s guaranteed to hype the crowd, and it’s a staple in the locking scene!
Movin’ UpNEW!Dayton
This track is upbeat and fun to dance to, and it’s the kind of song that makes even the audience start moving—Dayton’s “Movin’ Up.” Its funky, rhythmic vibe is perfect for locking and will make anyone watching want to get up and dance.
Since the world-renowned Japanese locking duo Hilty & Bosch have used this song, it’s clear at a glance how well it pairs with locking.
Give it a try and rock a cool locking routine to this track!
Boogie WonderlandNEW!Earth, Wind & Fire
Earth, Wind & Fire’s “Boogie Wonderland” is an upbeat dance track perfectly suited for rock dance, rooted in the disco-era genres of soul, funk, and R&B.
It’s a signature song of the 1970s disco boom and was also very popular in Japan at the time.
As you can hear, its danceable vibe and four-on-the-floor beat make it perfect for dancing, and it’s a track that makes you want to move with the rhythm.
With musical elements of funk and soul that fit rock dance so well, it might just be the ultimate track for anyone who does rock dance.
polar bearNEW!JABBERLOOP
JABBERLOOP’s “Shirokuma,” which has been used by student dance clubs as well as on various sports TV programs, is a classic that’s especially popular in rock dance.
The moment this track starts, its fame guarantees the crowd will get hyped.
With its jazzy vibe and uptempo energy that lifts your spirits just by listening, it’s a perfect fit for rock dance.
It’s also a well-known song in Japan, so it’s highly recommended for beginners just starting rock dance or anyone looking to give it a try.
Be sure to use this track and rock out to some rock dance!
Get Up I Feel Like Being A Sex MachineNEW!James Brown
James Brown’s “Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine” is a classic in the world of locking that many lockers use.
Locking traces its origins to 1970s funk and soul music, and since funk was at its peak then, it’s no exaggeration to say James Brown’s tracks are emblematic songs for locking.
The “Get up!” (often heard as “geroppa” in Japanese) line is something that not only dancers but any music fan has likely heard at least once.
Living in AmericaNEW!James Brown
James Brown’s “Living in America” is a soul classic with a sound that’s perfect for locking.
The grooves created by the various instruments and James Brown’s soulful vocals are overwhelming, and the rhythmic feel pairs exceptionally well with lock dance.
Many of his tracks are often used for locking, and given the era and the roots of the style, this is a song that’s sure to get locking fans hyped.
Be sure to use this track and enjoy locking to the fullest!
Soul PowerNEW!James Brown
This song by James Brown, famous for funk and soul, is widely known as a staple track for locking.
Locking mainly uses Black music such as funk and soul, and among those, this track has been beloved by many.
Even today, many people who dance locking return to this original classic; whenever it plays, the crowd goes wild—it’s that kind of song.