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

I Feel for You – RemixChaka Khan

I Feel for You

If you had to pick the most danceable song by the diva of the soul and funk scene, it would be this one! Believe it or not, Prince was involved in composing it.

No wonder it radiates an unmistakable funkiness.

The arranger is Arif Mardin, who produced countless hits, giving the track a refined mood.

The song actually became a hit in the U.

S.

, but it resonated even more on the dance floor.

I’m sure countless dancers have moved to this track.

Buffalo GalsMalcolm McLaren

Buffalo Gals II (Remix)

If the name Malcolm McLaren rings a bell, you’re a true aficionado! Yes, he was the producer of the Sex Pistols.

He’s famous for making them a hit, but there was also a time when he focused on hip-hop and house music.

Did you know that? Makes sense, right? He owned an apparel shop and was the kind of person who would dive right into the spaces where fashion and music intersect.

Straight Outta ComptonN.W.A

N.W.A. – Straight Outta Compton (Official Music Video)

N.

W.

A, the legendary group you can’t avoid when talking about hip-hop.

They’re hugely popular among Japanese listeners as well.

Their track “Straight Outta Compton” is hailed as a classic among their works, packed to the brim with old-school appeal.

From a breakdancing perspective, it rides an easy-to-feel eight-beat, making it a great recommendation for beginners.

Beat Box (Diversion 1)Art Of Noise

Beat Box (Diversion 1)

With heavy use of samplers carving out big beats, this is a popular track that’s not only easy to dance to but also easy to work with.

It’s really rough around the edges, but it’s cool, right? As a track, it’s simply rated very highly, and it’s a legendary breakbeat.

The rhythm of the beat may lack some complexity, but depending on the dance style, it can actually hit just right.

Once you get used to it, you’ll probably want to raise the pitch a bit more, too!

Break DownTony B

Break Down (Extended H.D. Club Mix)

Because beat matching to the music is highly valued in breakdancing, tracks with lots of accents are used frequently.

Of course, those kinds of songs have their own appeal, but four-on-the-floor styles like house are also attractive.

House music in breakdancing pairs extremely well with stylish moves, and dancers who excel at intricate footwork look especially cool when they dance to house.

This track, “Break Down,” isn’t particularly famous, but since it’s house music with a fair number of accents, I decided to feature it this time.

The CreatorPete Rock & CL Smooth

The Creator

Known to those in the know, the legendary New York hip-hop duo Pete Rock & CL Smooth.

They launched their careers in the 1990s, and at a time when gangsta rap was at its peak, they gained popularity with a style that prioritized a sound directly opposed to the prevailing trends.

Though their activity was intermittent, they remained active into the 2010s.

Their track The Creator is a work that seems to distill their musical essence.

If you drop in some scratches between the verses to hit the beats, it’ll really hype things up!

I Can Do This – Uptown MixMonie Love

Give It 2 U Like This

This is a catchy funk track! The breakbeats are full of allure, and the whole song is built on samples.

It’s a classic by Monie Love, a British rapper, and the melody still sounds incredibly cool today.

The crowd, the DJs, and even people who aren’t dancers will definitely get hyped for this! Ultimately, this is a song I really want female dancers to perform to.