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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.

Western rap love songs (51–60)

CandymanFlyana Boss

Flyana Boss – Candyman (Lyric Video)
CandymanFlyana Boss

Flyana Boss’s new song expresses sweet romance with candy-like words.

While incorporating elements of pop-rap, it builds on a simple bubblegum-trap beat that highlights the flow.

The track’s brevity is a common hallmark of Flyana Boss’s music, yet its sweet aftertaste has more than enough charm to delight fans.

Released in January 2024, this work marks a new chapter in their musical career.

It’s a track I’d recommend to anyone in love.

Put It On MeJa Rule feat. Vita

A collaboration between American rappers Ja Rule and Vita.

Released in 2000, this love song became a hit in countries like the Netherlands and reached No.

1 on the U.S.

charts.

It’s an East Coast hip-hop track with R&B elements that has won awards such as the BMI Awards.

In LoveLil Darius

Lil Darius – In Love (Official Video)
In LoveLil Darius

Lil Darius, an 18-year-old rapper from the United States, delicately portrays the joys and pains of love with melodic flow and heartfelt lyrics.

Released in February 2024, this work vividly captures the exhilaration and struggles of falling in love.

Drawing from his own experiences, it powerfully resonates with anyone who understands the complexities of relationships and with listeners seeking emotionally deep music.

Though it tackles sensitive themes, it’s a song that lingers in the listener’s heart—perfect company for nights spent wrestling with matters of love.

How’s It Goin’ DownDMX

A collaboration between American rapper DMX and R&B singer Faith Evans.

Released in 1998, this sentimental track samples The Headhunters’ 1975 song “God Make Me Funky.” The music video features appearances by artists such as Eve and Ja Rule.

Love Songs in Western Rap (61–70)

Sweet CheeksJ Hus

J Hus – Sweet Cheeks (Common Sense Album)
Sweet CheeksJ Hus

A unique track packed with British slang.

It was released in 2017 by London rapper-singer J Hus and is included on his debut album, Common Sense.

The album became a hit across several European countries and was certified Gold in the UK.

ReneeLost Boyz

Lost Boyz – Renee (Official Video) [Explicit]
ReneeLost Boyz

A track depicting a tragic ghetto love story.

Released in 1996 by the New York hip-hop group Lost Boyz, it reached No.

3 on the U.S.

charts.

It samples Janet Jackson’s track “Funny How Time Flies (When You’re Having Fun).”

Break You OffThe Roots

The Roots – Break You Off (BET Version) ft. Musiq
Break You OffThe Roots

It’s a song with a vibe of trying to tempt someone, like, “I’m definitely better than that guy! I’ll treat you gently!” You can really tell from the shady tone of the music, too.

In the music video, it shows the sad end of a man who had his girlfriend taken by the guy who seems to be the protagonist.