[2025] Iconic and Popular Breakdance Tracks That Are Super Cool [Breaking]

Full Moon feat. CommonArmand Van Helden

Armand Van Helden – Full Moon (feat. Common)

Armand Van Helden is a U.

S.

-born music producer known for his wide-ranging styles, including speed garage, house music, and hip-hop.

His tracks are often extremely catchy, and you’ll frequently hear his music in breakdancing circles.

Among his works, a particularly recommended track is “Full Moon” featuring Common.

It’s a distinctive song that blends hip-hop and house music, with an added touch of funk.

You’re Hip Miss PastorfieldFred Karlin

Fred Karlin – You’re Hip Miss Pastorfield

Fred Karlin is a great American composer who created many classic tunes for feature films.

His distinctive musical style—blending jazz, classical, and rock with even medieval influences—remains highly popular today.

Among his works, the track I’d recommend as BGM for breakdancing is “You’re Hip Miss Pastorfield.” It layers jazz trumpet over an eight-beat groove, and the unconventional drumming adds just the right accents for dance.

Going Back To CaliLL Cool J

LL COOL J – Going Back To Cali (Official Music Video)

As expected, his track is incredibly dope.

The sampling choices are razor-sharp.

I’m sure it’ll hype up the crowd at a showcase.

This song also has a distinctive intro, so it’s easy to use.

It’s an old-school track released in 1987, perfect for breakdancing, so give it a try.

Once you get used to it, you might even try bumping the pitch up a little.

Set It OffBig Daddy Kane

‘Nuff Respect (Remix)

This is a true classic for breakin’! Easy to dance to—you hear it on the floor a lot.

It’s an old-school track, so if you want a crisp, hard-edged vibe, it’s a great pick.

Big Daddy Kane has plenty of other popular tracks, but I think this one is simply easy to dance to.

It’s gritty hip-hop you can use heavily, too.

Might be perfect for regular practice!

Get Off feat. Street StylerMr. Bass

Get Off (feat. Street Styler) (Extended Mix)

If you’re looking for a curveball BGM choice, I recommend “Get Off feat.

Street Styler.” When it comes to classic breakdance tracks, soul and funk are the usual go-tos.

This track goes in the opposite direction—it’s essentially wrapped in synth-pop.

It’s a remix, and when the chorus hits, the main theme from the movie Beverly Hills Cop—something everyone’s heard at least once—kicks in.

If you can sync your moves to that chorus, it’s bound to get the crowd hyped.

Canned HeatJamiroquai

Jamiroquai – Canned Heat (Official Video)

Jamiroquai are hugely popular in Japan too! All their songs are great, but I picked this one for its tighter sense of tempo.

Until a little while ago, I used to feel it had a stylish, slightly slick vibe, but thanks to the influence of bands like Suchmos, this kind of sound has really taken root among younger Japanese listeners now, so it goes over really well at school festivals and the like.

That said, it’s definitely a track you should use when you want to come off as really stylish.

The song itself is, at its core, a groove that’s so smooth and loose it practically falls apart, though!

Apache (Grandmaster Flash Mix)Incredible Bongo Band

Apache (Grandmaster Flash Mix)

A funky number with sharp bongos and brass.

Many of you may know it from its appearances in films and overseas TV shows.

There are plenty of spots where it can be dropped in, so it’s a very easy track to use.

This version is a remix by Grandmaster Flash.

He’s a legendary figure who has been active since the early days of hip-hop.

Scratching, juggling, sampling—you name it, he uses a range of techniques to create new works.

This track may sound rough-hewn, but he’s manually looping the rhythm part by playing two copies of the same record alternately, keeping the groove going endlessly without a break.