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[HIP-HOP] Recommended Hip-Hop Dance Songs
If you’re reading this article, you’re probably a dancer or someone who loves hip-hop tracks, right?
What kind of songs are easy to dance to?
The answer varies from person to person, of course, but in this article I’d like to introduce a mix of classic and new tracks that are generally popular.
These are all legendary songs used not only in Japan but also by professional dancers overseas, so feel free to use them as a reference.
Find your favorite tracks, come up with your own original choreography, and dance away.
I’m sure you’ll have a great time!
[HIP-HOP] Recommended Hip-Hop Dance Tracks (1–10)
Yeah!Usher
The energetic music that plays in clubs captivates many people.
Released in January 2004, this work established a new genre that fused crunk and R&B: “Crunk&B.” The harmony woven by Usher’s smooth vocals and the powerful raps of Lil Jon and Ludacris puts listeners in a joyful mood.
Winner of the Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, this track remains a beloved staple that energizes dance floors to this day.
If you haven’t heard it yet, be sure to give it a listen!
International Love ft. Chris BrownPitbull
It’s a track that makes you feel like you’re traveling through cities around the world.
Pitbull’s distinctive rap and Chris Brown’s vocals blend beautifully, creating a richly international vibe.
Released in May 2011, the song was included on the album Planet Pit and became a major hit, peaking at No.
13 on the Billboard Hot 100.
It was also performed at the halftime show of the 2012 NBA All-Star Game, among other high-profile appearances.
A floor-filling anthem, this song remains beloved to this day.
Finesse (Remix) (feat. Cardi B]Bruno Mars
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A revival of New Jack Swing that scored a hit at the start of 2018.
Originally a Bruno Mars track from the album 24K Magic, it gained even more success through a collaboration with Cardi B.
Cleverly arranging elements of classic New Jack Swing hits, the song became a long-running smash, boosted by its music video showcasing her rap and razor-sharp dance moves.
It’s a perfect track for hip-hop dance!
Kill This LoveBLACKPINK
Another smash hit: an anthem BLACKPINK released in April 2019 that rocked everything from living rooms and social media to the dance floor! The fierce brass, heavily informed by the hip-hop subgenre trap, pours a deliciously venomous sense of “spite” and a “mean streak” into the track.
Be sure to check out the music video’s set design, which expresses the song’s themes head-on, as well as the powerful, feminine choreography!
BOP on Broadway (Hip Hop Musical)Dababy
This is a track by DaBaby, a rising new MC who made his major-label debut in March 2019 and, impressively, released his second album as early as September of the same year.
It’s also worth noting that the music video features the Jabbawockeez, a popular dance crew known for their white masks and gloves.
Lose ControlMissy Elliott ft. Ciara & Fat Man Scoop
An electronic dance track about feeling the music and losing control.
A collaboration by Missy Elliott, Ciara, and Fat Man Scoop, it was released in 2005 and samples Cybotron’s 1983 track “Clear.”
In My FeelingsDrake
A massively popular 2018 hit by the one-and-only rapper Drake.
In the U.
S.
, it sparked a trend of people posting “dance challenge” videos on social media using this track.
It’s mellow, catchy, and easy to remember, so even beginners might find it easy to dance to.