Pre-Contest Skateboarding: A Special Feature on Pump-Up Theme Songs and Cheer Anthems
For skateboarders, the mindset before a competition is a crucial key to success.
And nothing elevates that mindset quite like the power of music that resonates with the heart.
The right song that pushes you through those pre-start jitters can even change the quality of your performance.
In this article, we’ll introduce music that fires you up before a contest—from iconic tracks memorably used in skateboarding anime to pump-up anthems beloved by real athletes.
Why not meet that precious moment of mixed nerves and excitement with the perfect song?
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[Before the Skateboard Competition] A Selection of Pump-Up Theme Songs and Cheer Anthems (11–20)
Like ThatFuture, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar
This track is a collaboration by three big names representing the hip-hop scene: Future, producer Metro Boomin, and Kendrick Lamar.
It’s included on their joint album WE DON’T TRUST YOU, released in March 2024.
The song debuted at No.
1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
It’s also known for being used as a pump-up track by skateboarder Yuto Horigome.
Metro Boomin’s menacing bass and hard-hitting beat are sure to turn the tension of facing rivals into strength.
It’s a perfect song for skaters pushing their personal limits with individual skill.
BAM-BOOIMP.
This is a track by IMP.
that was chosen as the theme song for the international action sports competition X Games Chiba 2024, and just listening to it pumps you up! Released in October 2024, its powerful theme resonated with the spirit of the event and made headlines when it was selected again as the theme song the following year.
The uplifting, street-culture-infused track is perfect for skaters about to attempt a big trick.
When you want to strengthen the sense of camaraderie with your crew and deliver your best performance, let this song fire you up.
Behind the MaskJon Underdown
This song was featured as an insert track in the anime “SK8 the Infinity.” The vocalist is Jon Underdown, who’s also known for his work as the singer of the rock band fade.
Its biggest draw is the passionate message that feels like it unleashes the impulses hidden deep in your heart.
The driving alternative rock sound and powerful English vocals directly stir the listener’s fighting spirit.
The track dramatically heightened the tension during the intense race scene in episode 12.
If you want to crank your adrenaline to the max before a big moment, this is the perfect hype song.
CorrectionKroi
Kroi is a band that fuses diverse musical styles and stands out in the scene.
Among their tracks is a song that cranks your pre-game hype to the max.
It’s included on their July 2022 album “telegraph” and was also chosen as the theme song for WOWOW’s urban sports support program “HI-FIVE.” Its groovy sound—swirling with funk and hip-hop—perfectly matches the exhilarating speed of a skateboard gliding through the streets.
This track transforms pre-start nerves into a pleasant surge of excitement.
It feels like a powerful push on your back, urging you to trust yourself and go for that big trick.
PUSH ‘N’ PUSHWILYWNKA
A track crafted by rapper WILYWNKA, who’s deeply versed in Osaka’s street culture.
Centered on the powerful push of a skateboard that keeps driving forward, this song is a motivational anthem that gives listeners a nudge in the back.
Written specifically as the theme song for TBS’s skateboarding program “KASSO,” it was released in March 2024.
Over a hard, fast-paced beat produced by DJ UPPERCUT, it carries a strong will to keep charging ahead despite headwinds and risks.
It’s the kind of track that sharpens your focus and fires you up in that moment when tension and excitement mingle right before the start.
InfinityYuuri
From the gentle resonance of the acoustic guitar to the band sound that bursts forth in the chorus, this song stirs your spirits! Written by singer-songwriter Yuuri as the ending theme for the TV anime “SK∞ SK8 the Infinity,” it was later included on his first album, “Ichi,” released in 2021.
The lyrics, which sing of bonds with friends that remind you you’re not alone, will surely resound as the ultimate encouragement for skaters battling pressure.
It’s the kind of warm power that transforms the tension right before attempting an important trick into something you can share with your crew.
The perfect hype song to give you a strong push as you head into the competition!
[Before Skateboarding Competitions] A Special Feature on Pump-Up Theme Songs and Cheer Anthems (21–30)
DreamHirai Dai
The refreshing beat and gentle vocals seem to wrap your pre-game excitement in comfort! Chosen as the theme song for World Skateboarding 2023 Tokyo Street, this track by Dai Hirai is a positive, encouraging anthem that gives a subtle push to anyone chasing their dreams.
Its lyrics, where English and Japanese blend naturally, will ease your pre-start nerves and sharpen your focus.
The song is the title track from Dai Hirai’s mini-album “Dream,” released in July 2013 as his major-label debut.
When you feel a bit anxious before attempting a big trick, listening to this tune will lighten your heart with the message: “Believe in yourself and have fun!” It’s perfect for those moments when you want to stay relaxed yet fired up.