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

R-9Cybotron

R-9 (Vocal)

Cybotron is an electro music group from Detroit.

Groups like this tend to be in a niche genre and are usually not very well known, but they’re an exception—they have many fans around the world.

Among Cybotron’s works, the one I especially recommend is R-9.

It’s a track notable for its low-end synthesizer and hard-hitting beats.

It’s on the downer side, so it can be a bit hard to dance to, but that also means that when it clicks, it really explodes.

Get On The Good FootJames Brown

Get On The Good Foot (Pt.1 & 2)

Once you start introducing JB’s tracks, there’s no end to it, but this one is also a popular, easy-to-use song.

It comes in Pt.

1 and Pt.

2, so it’s crafted to be straightforwardly long and convenient to use.

This is the type that really gets the crowd going when played loud at high volume, so it’s not recommended for smaller venues.

The audio balance is from an older era, so the sound is a bit light and the rhythm isn’t rendered as clearly as it could be.

Sound of da PoliceKrs-One

KRS-One – Sound of da Police (Official Video)

I think the gritty sampling and sharp breakbeats are exactly what make it “super cool.” Since it’s a darker old-school vibe, it should go off in any spot where hip-hop heads gather.

KRS-One is a teacher-of-the-scene type artist, so it’s pretty much never going to flop.

It’s a track with distinctive shouts, so that’s definitely a place to get creative!

Love The Life You Live (Pt. 1 & 2)Kool and The Gang

Love The Life You Live (Pt. 1 & 2)

Kool & the Gang, the legendary funk band with a career spanning over 50 years.

Active since the 1960s, they’re known as one of the groups that helped ignite the soul and funk music boom.

They’ve produced numerous classics, but a standout recommendation is “Love The Life You Live (Pt.

1 & 2).” With its stylish funk and many memorable phrases, it’s known as a track that’s easy to sync cuts and edits to.

It’s Like ThatRUN DMC, Jason Nevins

RUN DMC, Jason Nevins – It’s Like That (Official HD Video)

You can also see fun circle-forming battle scenes in the music video! This track is unusual for Run-D.

M.

C.

in that it has an even kick—basically a four-on-the-floor beat.

The edgy sound makes it very easy to dance to.

It may feel a bit monotonous, but if you find the rhythm in the gaps and keep the tempo, you can add all kinds of moves! A song I recommend for everyone from beginners to advanced dancers.

The Rockafeller SkankFatboy Slim

The Rockafeller Skank (Short Edit)

This track isn’t old-school hip-hop, but it’s insanely popular.

It was born out of the UK rave culture known as big beat, and because it makes heavy use of breakbeats, it’s hugely popular among breakdancers as well.

The tempo changes and goes up and down partway through, which makes it easy to focus the staging.

Maybe it’s just a generational thing, but I used to hear it a lot at school festivals and the like.

It’s a sound that’s easy to grasp and enjoyable for the audience, don’t you think?

Fight The PowerPublic Enemy

Fight The Power (From “Do The Right Thing” Soundtrack)

A track by Public Enemy, pioneers who carved out the hip-hop scene.

This one is also a favorite among old-school–loving dancers.

Their songs often feature socially charged raps, giving them a punk vibe.

That slightly edgy, rebellious spirit in their work really appeals to dancers too.

When you want to go in hard and gritty, using a track like this just comes off cool, in my opinion.