[Western music] Classic upbeat hip-hop tracks

Even in Japan, where rock used to dominate, hip-hop has been gaining the upper hand thanks to influences like freestyle.

Amid this shift, I think many people have become interested in hip-hop.

For those folks, we’ve picked out some especially high-energy tracks from Western hip-hop! We’ve also included info that will boost your hip-hop knowledge, so if you want to proudly say, “I’m a true head!!!,” this is a must-read!

Playlist

[Western music] Classic upbeat hip-hop tracks
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Not Like UsKendrick Lamar		Kendrick Lamar’s new song draws attention.
2	Ni**as In ParisJAY Z, Kanye West		Jay-Z and Kanye’s classic hip-hop song
3	Rap GodEminem		A classic song featuring Eminem's rapid-fire rap
4	Still D.R.E. ft. Snoop DoggDr. Dre		"Still D.R.E." is a classic of US hip-hop.
5	POWERKanye West		Kanye West’s signature tracks, social critique, and confidence
6	Hit ‘Em Up (Dirty)2Pac		Tupac’s legendary diss track
7	INDUSTRY BABYLil Nas X, Jack Harlow		Introduction to trending hip-hop tracks on social media
8	OmensEsDeeKid		EsDeeKid's raw punk rap
9	HUMBLE.Kendrick Lamar		The Diversity of Musical Groove and the Appeal of 'HUMBLE.'
10	Neva Play (feat. RM)Megan Thee Stallion		Megan and RM’s collaboration track is a big hit.
11	Mask OffFUTURE		The rawness of the street and the road to success
12	WHATCHU KNO ABOUT ME ft. Sexyy RedGloRilla		A song of confidence and pride by a Southern female rapper
13	tv offKendrick Lamar		Kendrick Lamar’s socially critical hip-hop track
14	SICKO MODE ft. DrakeTravis Scott		Travis Scott’s innovative track becomes a massive hit
15	I Like ItCardi B, Bad Bunny & J Balvin		"I Like It" is a worldwide hit song.
16	Blueberry FaygoLil Mosey		Introduction to Lil Mosey's mellow rap songs
17	GOOBA6IX9INE		Introduce 6ix9ine’s song “GOOBA.”
18	Just Wanna RockLil Uzi Vert		The joy of music in an up-tempo song
19	WoahLil Baby		Lil Baby’s high musicality and refined flow
20	Straight Out The Gate (Feat. Serj Tankian)Tech N9ne		Tech N9ne's rhyming technique
21	The MessageGrandmaster Flash & The Furious Fiv		Grandmaster Flash’s seminal work in hip-hop history
22	Lose YourselfEminem		Eminem’s movie theme song, facing adversity
23	Like ThatFuture, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar		Hip-hop single by Future and others
24	Lollipop ft. StaticLil Wayne		An important figure who popularized trap, Lil Wayne
25	DBZ ft. Method Man & Denzel Curry (prod by Madlib)Your Old Droog		Sophisticated beats produced by Madlib
26	StickyTyler, The Creator		Tyler’s exhilarating high-tempo song
27	HoudiniEminem		Lead single from Eminem's latest album
28	lutherKendrick Lamar		A song of love and hope by Kendrick Lamar and SZA
29	FIRST CLASSJack Harlow		Jack Harlow’s music that portrays success and luxury
30	Runnin Out Of TimeLil Skies		Introducing Lil Skies’ latest track
31	Light AgainLil Nas X		Lil Nas X's groundbreaking new song
32	This Is How We Do ItMontell Jordan		Montell Jordan summer classic
33	Broadway Girls feat. Morgan WallenLil Durk		Chicago rapper tackles poverty relief through music
34	Keep Their Heads Ringin’Dr. Dre		Dr. Dre’s film score becomes a massive hit
35	Collard GreensScHoolboy Q		A danceable hip-hop classic
36	Big PoppaThe Notorious B.I.G.		Notorious B.I.G.’s signature song “Big Poppa”
37	Who Am I? (What’s My Name?)Snoop Dogg		Snoop Dogg’s classic— a monument of G-funk
38	Can U Dig That?DJ Premier & Snoop Dogg		West Coast rap by Snoop and Premo
39	Wanna Be (feat. Megan Thee Stallion)GloRilla		GloRilla’s new song featuring Megan
40	Get It SexyySexyy Red		Sexy Red's new song that emphasizes self-esteem
41	Not A Drill FreestyleWiz Khalifa		A freestyle track that expresses Wiz Khalifa’s indomitable spirit
42	Sunday ServiceLatto		Live true to yourself with confidence and power
43	If I Ruled The World (Imagine That) feat. Lauryn HillNas		A heartwarming classic that sings of freedom and hope
44	ScenarioA Tribe Called Quest		A classic hip-hop track with a jazz flavor
45	Splash ft. Moneybagg YoTyga		A collaboration song by Tyga and Moneybagg Yo
46	UpCardi B		Cardi B's hip-hop song
47	Boss B*tchDoja Cat		A song that expresses Doja Cat’s confidence and strength
48	Bang Bang ft. Ariana Grande, Nicki MinajJessie J		A girls’ anthem where three talents clash fiercely
49	Right There (Prod. Ojivolta)Lil Nas X		Lil Nas X's new song release
50	Yeah Glo!GloRilla		A confident and aggressive flow track by Glorilla
51	I Got 5 on ItLuniz		West Coast classics, the allure of music
52	The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)Missy Elliott		Missy Elliott's innovative music and visuals
53	SteppasA Boogie Wit Da Hoodie		A Boogie new track trap music
54	Say Ya GraceChief Keef & Lil Yachty		A collaborative track by Chief Keef and Lil Yachty
55	Woo Hah!! Got You All in CheckBusta Rhymes		A landmark of hip-hop: Busta Rhymes’ classic track
56	Check Yo Self feat. Das EFXIce Cube		A cautionary message that questions the truths of street life
57	GeminiLil Gnar		Introducing Lil Nas’s new song, Gemini
58	RATATASkrillex, Missy Elliott, & Mr. Oizo		A fusion track of EDM and hip-hop
59	Bring Em OutT.I.		T.I.’s aggressive hit song
60	Ready or NotThe Fugees		An innovative classic of 90s hip-hop
61	Wock N Red42 Dugg		aggressive tracks by a Detroit rapper
62	Ghetto WisdomBugzy Malone		Bugzy Malone's skillful song
63	Dirty NachosChief Keef & Mike Will Made-It		Chief Keef and Mike WiLL’s 808 trap
64	Prada Dem (feat. Offset)Gunna		Gunna and Offset's collab track is making waves
65	HI-VOLTAGEHomixide Gang		Homixide Gang’s new song is futuristic trap
66	DENiM (feat. Joey Bada$$)IDK		A collaboration song by IDK and Joey
67	Hallelujah Heaven ft. Lil Wayne, Buju Banton, Shabba RanksJeymes Samuel		Movie soundtrack, expressing faith and spirit
68	Heaven Or HellK-Trap		Drill music depicting K-Trap’s conflict of lust and desire
69	VULTURES (Juice Version) feat. Bump J & Lil Durk¥$, Ye, Ty Dolla $ign		A buzzworthy hip-hop track that portrays Chicago street life
70	Party Up (Up In Here)DMX		DMX's signature tracks, with aggressive and powerful rap
71	KiKi (What Would Drizzy Say?)D-Block Europe		D-Block Europe's new song is a big hit
72	SubjectG Herbo		G Harbo’s new song is released
73	RIP FOLLIESKarrahbooo		Street depiction in Karabou’s new song
74	Talkin In Screw (ft THAT MEXICAN OT)Maxo Kream		Reinterpreting Texas's musical heritage
75	Slut Me Out 2NLE Choppa		NLE’s provocative song is making headlines
76	Potato LoadedQuavo, Destroy Lonely		A fusion piece by Kwebo and Destroy Lonely
77	Hocus Pocus (ft. Loyle Carner)Unknown T		UK rap duo's overcoming-adversity theme song
78	Shimmyyvngxchris		A contemporary hip-hop track by yvngxchris
79	BonnetTiaCorine		An anime trap that showcases Tiacolline’s unique personality