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A love song in Western rap

Hip-hop, the most popular genre in contemporary music.

It’s a genre that has been gaining popularity in Japan as well, but there aren’t many rappers who perform love songs.

Strictly speaking, there are rappers who do love songs, but underground rappers tend not to.

Overseas, even rappers active in the underground usually release at least one love song.

Because of that, there’s quite a range when it comes to love songs in hip-hop.

This time, we’ve picked out some hip-hop love songs from Western music.

Love songs in Western rap (21–30)

Truth HurtsLizzo

Lizzo – Truth Hurts (Official Video)
Truth HurtsLizzo

In addition to being a singer, actress, and rapper, Lizzo is a multi-artist who also plays the flute.

Her vocals, delivered from her powerful frame, are remarkably steady, and her rapping is equally commanding.

Among her love songs, the one I especially recommend is Truth Hurts.

You might expect a happy track from the music video, where she wears a wedding dress, but it actually depicts a woman confronting a man for cheating.

Be sure to check it out.

FallingTrevor Daniel

Trevor Daniel – Falling (Official Music Video)
FallingTrevor Daniel

Trevor Daniel is an artist who has gained popularity with a musical style that mixes pop music and R&B, adding elements of hip-hop.

He’s not hip-hop enough to be called a rapper, but not pop enough to be simply labeled pop, which is why we picked him this time.

His love song “Falling” showcases a stylish melody perfectly matched with lyrics that poignantly depict a man’s aching feelings as he continues to pursue a woman—a true masterpiece.

Take CareYoung Thug

Young Thug – Take Care [Official Audio]
Take CareYoung Thug

A track by American rapper Young Thug.

It samples James Brown’s 1965 track “I Got You (I Feel Good).” Released in 2017, it reached No.

4 on the U.S.

charts and is included on the mixtape “Beautiful Thugger Girls.”

Make Me BetterFabolous ft. Ne-Yo

A collaboration between American rapper Fabolous and singer-songwriter Ne-Yo.

It samples Sherine’s 2006 track “Al Sa’ban Aleh.” The music video features appearances by rapper Red Cafe and football player Dwight Freeney.

IncredibleFUTURE

Future – Incredible (HNDRXX)
IncredibleFUTURE

It’s a song that says, “I’ve never been able to trust any woman until now, but you’re different.” True to Future’s reputation for “only rapping about what’s within three meters of him,” the lyrics are packed with familiar, everyday things that make it feel relatable.

The line “Let’s do some hot yoga” gives the track a distinctive flavor.

Jump Out The WindowBig Sean

A track by American rapper Big Sean.

Produced by Key Wane and Hey DJ, it samples Julianna Gianni’s 2001 track “I Fall Apart.” It was released as a single from the 2017 album “I Decided.”

I Need LoveLL Cool J

A romantic and melancholic rap ballad influenced by 1970s rhythm and blues.

Written by American rapper LL Cool J when he was 18, the track was released in 1987 and became a hit in the United States and various European countries.