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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Western rap love songs (41–50)
Incomplete KissesSampha
It’s a ballad by the British singer Sampha, full of everyday atmosphere.
The lyrics mention all sorts of things and feel very colorful—perhaps suggesting that love is something born of chance.
Be sure to listen while reading the original lyrics.
Western rap love songs (51–60)
Bonita ApplebumA Tribe Called Quest
A track released in 1990 by the American hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest.
It samples RAMP’s 1977 track “Daylight” and has been remixed by artists such as Pharrell Williams.
KnowSyd
This is a solo track by Syd, the singer who serves as the vocalist for the soul band The Internet.
As her whispery falsetto suggests, it seems to be a song about a secret love.
It’s a type of track not found in The Internet’s catalog, revealing a different side of Syd.
Passin’ Me ByThe Pharcyde
A track released in 1993 by the American hip-hop group The Pharcyde.
It samples Quincy Jones’s 1973 track “Summer in the City.” The track has been used in films such as Big Daddy.
Smooth OperatorBig Daddy Kane
A track released in 1989 by Big Daddy Kane, a Grammy-winning American rapper.
It reached No.
1 on the U.S.
charts.
It samples the Mary Jane Girls’ 1983 track “All Night Long.”
ForeverChris Brown
A gem of a love song about sweet, bittersweet feelings of romance was released in April 2008 by American R&B singer Chris Brown.
Blending electronic beats with R&B for a smooth, comfortable sound, it effectively incorporates elements of dance music.
With a melody filled with honest emotion and silky vocals in perfect harmony, the track became a major hit, reaching No.
2 on the U.S.
Billboard Hot 100.
Featured on the album “Exclusive: The Forever Edition,” it has captivated listeners around the world.
Though it has the unusual background of being created as a jingle for a Doublemint gum commercial, its warm, supportive tone toward those in love gives it a timeless appeal as a love song.
With YouChris Brown
This song is notable for its acoustic guitar tones that gently wrap around a sweet, bittersweet feeling of love.
Featured on American R&B singer Chris Brown’s album “Exclusive,” released in December 2007, it captivated many listeners with its simple yet comfortable melody line.
It peaked at No.
2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and achieved 6× Platinum certification from the RIAA, marking major commercial success.
In the music video, set against the streetscapes of Los Angeles, Chris Brown delivers an expressive dance performance that was highly praised at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards.
Warm and comforting, it’s a track that accompanies the feeling of being in love—perfect for moments when you want to reminisce about someone special.