Recommended hip-hop/rap

From Pop to Hip-Hop: Nostalgic Rap Recommendations for People in Their 30s

DancerFukkun:)Tatsuki Fukuda
Primarily active in Tokyo, I have experience as a backup dancer for artists, a music video dancer, and a commercial dancer. I continue to work as a dancer while also engaging in article production. After discovering Michael Jackson in junior high school, I began dancing in my second year of high school. Since starting dance, in addition to the J-Pop and Japanese rock I had been listening to, I began exploring Western R&B, rap, alternative music, and other tracks commonly used for dance. In elementary school, I spent three years in a choir, and because I love singing, I often go to karaoke for fun. These days, I enjoy a wide range of music, from Japanese rock and rap to K-pop.
Former vocal coach specializing in Western musicRyo
With the motto “Learn the basics and enjoy putting them into practice,” I worked as a vocal coach specializing in Western music. As a teen, I questioned the idea that “Western music equals English,” and started listening to songs from around the world. Today, I devour music from over 80 countries and run a personal blog introducing tracks. I often listen to genres like nuevo flamenco, bolero, canzone, and R&B. I’ll keep updating articles daily to find the one perfect song you’re looking for!

We’ve put together a bunch of hip-hop tracks that people in their 30s will find nostalgic!

Hip-hop arrived in Japan in the 1980s, and by the 1990s Japanese hip-hop artists were really starting to make a name for themselves.

We’ve gathered songs that hip-hop fans from that 30-something generation are likely to have heard, so they should bring back some good memories.

We included both Japanese and international tracks, so give them a listen and relive how you felt back then.

We’re sure the memories will come flooding back.

Alright, let’s get started!

[From Pop to Hip-Hop] Recommended Nostalgic Rap for People in Their 30s (71–80)

IntergalacticBeastie Boys

Beastie Boys – Intergalactic

IntergalacticBeastie Boys

It’s the Beastie Boys, a group that successfully fused hip-hop and punk.

This song is from their biggest hit album, Hello Nasty, released in 1998.

The punchy, groove-driven beat feels great!

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What’s My Name?DMX

DMX – What’s My Name?

What's My Name?DMX

This “What’s My Name?” is sure to hit the sweet spot for fans of US rap in their 30s.

If you like dry, hard-hitting rap, DMX’s tracks are highly recommended.

For those into hustler vibes, this one’s crafted into an irresistibly gritty, masculine anthem.

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TechnologicDaft Punk

Daft Punk – Technologic (Official Music Video Remastered)

TechnologicDaft Punk

Daft Punk, the popular French electro duo.

Their track Technologic is one of their signature songs.

It’s a pretty quirky, heavily filtered house tune, but it’s incredibly addictive.

By the way, it samples Ronnie Jones’s Video Games.

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Me Or The PapesJeru The Damaja

Jeru The Damaja Me Or The Papes

Me Or The PapesJeru The Damaja

This is a classic rap track by Jeru the Damaja, a popular artist known for his heavy, textured track approach and sophisticated, high-sense flow that showcases his refined style.

With a stable sound and easy groove, it’s a recommended work for listeners in their 30s as well.

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Go DJLil Wayne

Lil Wayne – Go DJ

Go DJLil Wayne

Lil Wayne has collapsed over and over from lean.

Lately he’s strongly associated with lean addiction, but if you listen to Go DJ, I think you’ll once again understand how amazing he is.

The Japanese translation is pretty tough, but the punchlines land nonstop, so be sure to check the translation.

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