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 Songs (91–100)

I.Z.Z.O.Jay Z

Jay-Z / IZZO

I.Z.Z.O.Jay Z

Jay-Z is a legendary rapper, often cited as one of the most successful figures in hip-hop.

He is also Beyoncé’s husband.

Beyond being a rapper, Jay-Z’s multifaceted talents have led him to succeed in many different fields.

This is a classic track he released in 2001.

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Let Me Hold YouBOWWOW

Bow Wow – Let Me Hold You (Video Version) ft. Omarion

Let Me Hold YouBOWWOW

Bow Wow – Let Me Hold You (Video Version) ft. Omarion

LiL Bow Wow has completely grown up, and this is a collaborative track with his close friend Omarion.

Produced by So So Def’s Jermaine Dupri, it comes together as a laid-back, mellow tune.

The music video shows him caring for his girlfriend, who’s worried about Bow being so popular with the ladies!

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[HIP-HOP] Recommended Hip-Hop Dance Songs (101–110)

Party UpDMX

DMX – Party Up (Up In Here) (Enhanced Video, Edited)

Party UpDMX

Since the late 1990s, DMX has been active not only as a rapper but also as an actor and MC.

This track by the veteran, whose career has spanned many years, is—true to its title—a classic perfect for a hyped-up party.

It’s one of DMX’s signature songs.

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Nasty GirlThe Notorious B.I.G. ft. Diddy, Nelly, Jagged Edge & Avery Storm

The Notorious B.I.G. – Nasty Girl (Official Music Video) [HD]

Nasty GirlThe Notorious B.I.G. ft. Diddy, Nelly, Jagged Edge & Avery Storm

Watch “Nasty Girl — The Notorious B.I.G. ft. Diddy, Nelly, Jagged Edge & Avery Storm” on YouTube

The Notorious B.

I.

G.

(known as Biggie) was a legendary rapper who was active in the 1990s.

In the mid-90s, he became embroiled in the East Coast–West Coast rivalry in the hip-hop label scene, during which two great rappers—2Pac and Biggie—were shot and killed.

Here is one of his classic tracks.

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A Bay BayHurricane Chris

Hurricane Chris – A Bay Bay (Official Video)

A Bay BayHurricane Chris

Hurricane Chris is a Louisiana rapper who has been active since 2006.

This track is his debut single, released in 2007, and it reached No.

3 on the charts in the United States and New Zealand.

It was sampled in a 2016 track of the same name by Slick Pulla.

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StarshipsNicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj – Starships (Explicit) (Official Video)

StarshipsNicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj is a charismatic presence not only across the United States but around the world.

Her stylish, sexy, and cute look is like that of a doll.

With her flamboyant hair and outfits, she also stands out as an exceptionally talented rapper.

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Lean Wit It, Rock Wit ItDem Franchize Boyz

Dem Franchize Boyz – Lean Wit It, Rock Wit It (Official Music Video) ft. Peanut & Charlay

Lean Wit It, Rock Wit ItDem Franchize Boyz

Dem Franchize Boyz were an Atlanta rap group active from 2002 to 2012.

This track was released as a single in 2006 and reached No.

1 on the U.

S.

charts.

It’s a hip-hop track that incorporates elements of snap.

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