Recommended hip-hop/rap

[HIP-HOP] Recommended Hip-Hop Dance Songs

DancerFukkun:)Tatsuki Fukuda
Primarily active in Tokyo, I have experience as a backup dancer for artists, a music video dancer, and a commercial dancer. I continue to work as a dancer while also engaging in article production. After discovering Michael Jackson in junior high school, I began dancing in my second year of high school. Since starting dance, in addition to the J-Pop and Japanese rock I had been listening to, I began exploring Western R&B, rap, alternative music, and other tracks commonly used for dance. In elementary school, I spent three years in a choir, and because I love singing, I often go to karaoke for fun. These days, I enjoy a wide range of music, from Japanese rock and rap to K-pop.

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 (71–80)

Hey Ya！OutKast

Outkast – Hey Ya! (Official HD Video)

Hey Ya！OutKast

A music video that really screams Outkast’s André 3000.

He’s famously stylish, and his eight-roles-in-one MV concept makes it a joy to watch.

The excitement of the women in the audience is another highlight.

The track itself is an upbeat, danceable tune.

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Pop ThatFrench Montana

French Montana – Pop That (Explicit Version) ft. Rick Ross, Drake, Lil Wayne

Pop ThatFrench Montana

A track released in 2012 by French Montana, an American rapper born in Morocco.

It samples Luke’s 1992 track “I Wanna Rock.” The music video was filmed in Miami.

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WonderfulJa Rule Ft.Ahanti,R.Kelly

Ja Rule – Wonderful ft. R. Kelly, Ashanti

WonderfulJa Rule Ft.Ahanti,R.Kelly

Ja Rule, the raspy-voiced rapper you can’t forget after just one listen.

This track, where he teams up with R&B icon R.

Kelly and songstress Ashanti, was a big hit at the time and became a classic.

It was hugely popular in club scenes around the world.

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Kant Nobody ft. DMXLil Wayne

Lil Wayne – Kant Nobody ft. DMX

Kant Nobody ft. DMXLil Wayne

A track with a powerful beat and impactful lyrics that hip-hop fans won’t be able to resist! Lil Wayne’s razor-sharp flow blends seamlessly with the commanding sample from the late DMX, drawing listeners in.

Released in February 2023 and included on Lil Wayne’s “I Am Music,” this song proudly asserts his place in the hip-hop scene while paying respect to the pioneers who came before him.

It’s perfect not only for those who want to dance, but also for moments when you need confidence or a boost in motivation.

Ride the rhythmic groove and express your true self.

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Raise UpPetey Pablo

Petey Pablo – Raise Up

Raise UpPetey Pablo

Riding on a heavy sound and an infectious beat, this track instantly took the scene by storm.

When it played in clubs back then, everyone would grab their shirts and spin them like a helicopter, imitating that iconic moment.

Here’s that cool classic of his.

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It Takes TwoRob Base & DJ E-Z Rock

Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock – It Takes Two

It Takes TwoRob Base & DJ E-Z Rock

A mega-hit track released in 1988 by Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock.

It features hard-hitting rap and hip house beats, and samples Lyn Collins’s 1972 track “Think (About It).”

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Got What You NeedEVE

Eve – Got What You Need

Got What You NeedEVE

This track pairs a breezy, quintessential Swizz Beatz beat—representative and iconic of the Ruff Ryders—with timeless rap, and Eve’s aggressive, distinctive flow really hits hard.

The “Laydey, laydey, lay-dees” in the hook never fails to lift my spirits whenever I hear it.

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