Not Just Hip-Hop! Classic Rap Tracks Recommended for Teens
“I want to know some cool rap songs!” “I’m really into tracks that have rap elements lately!” To answer voices like these, we researched the latest great tracks based on feedback from music fans submitted to our site.
From those, we handpicked rap songs that are especially popular among today’s teenagers.
We didn’t limit ourselves to hip-hop—by focusing on rap, we selected from a wide range of genres.
Find your new favorite track!
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wolfCentipede & Rhyme Man
Up-and-coming rappers Hyakutari and Inman, both of whom made a strong impression in the High School Rap Championship.
Their track “Ookami,” featured on their first EP MILLION, pairs intricately rhymed lyrics with a feel-good vibe that really lifts you up.
Even as they grow more famous, the lyrics capture a lingering sense of emptiness, reminding us of the importance of staying hungry.
With its high-level flow lighting the way for the future of Japan’s hip-hop scene, this is a track you definitely should check out.
I Need A DoctorDr. Dre ft. Eminem and Skylar Grey
A collaboration by American hip-hop artist Dr.
Dre, rapper Eminem, and singer-songwriter Skylar Grey.
It’s a track expressing gratitude to those who believed in and supported Dre from the early days.
It became a hit around the world and was certified platinum in both the United States and Australia.
JapanFamous Dex
A track released in 2018 by American rapper Famous Dex that became a hit in the United States, Canada, and elsewhere.
The song is about the use of Xanax, an anti-anxiety medication with particularly high risks of misuse and dependence.
It also gained attention for being featured in a dance video by YouTube personality Roy Purdy.
CrewGoldLink ft. Brent Faiyaz, Shy Glizzy
A collaboration by American hip-hop artist GoldLink, singer Brent Faiyaz, and rapper Shy Glizzy.
Released in 2016, it was nominated for a Grammy Award.
It samples Shy Glizzy’s 2014 track “White Girl.”
KODJ. Cole
A track themed around various addictions, including alcohol, money, sex, social media, and drug use.
It was released in 2018 by American rapper J.
Cole.
The track became a hit worldwide and was certified Gold in Canada.