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.
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Love songs in Western rap (21–30)
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.
LoveKendrick Lamar
Kendrick Lamar, a rapper who is undeniably praised as the best in the world right now.
Apparently, this song was written for his girlfriend, whom he’s been with since high school.
As the line “love me” appears repeatedly, it’s a very simple song, but I think that simplicity makes the feelings all the more heartfelt.
Love Songs in Western Rap (31–40)
You’re All I NeedMethod Man Ft. Mary J. Blige
A collaboration between American rapper Method Man and R&B singer Mary J.
Blige.
Released in 1995, it reached No.
1 on the charts in the United States and Canada and won a Grammy Award.
The track was selected by VH1 for its “100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop.”
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.
Interlude (That’s Love)Chance The Rapper
As the title suggests, this track serves as a breather between songs on the album.
Chance the Rapper from Chicago is well known in his local community for philanthropy and for making large donations to schools, but unlike other rappers, he distances himself from materialism and, with this song, conveys the message that in the end, love conquers all.
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.”
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.