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 (41–50)

Club Can’t Handle Me ft. David GuettaFlo Rida

Flo Rida – Club Can’t Handle Me ft. David Guetta [Official Music Video] – Step Up 3D

Club Can't Handle Me ft. David GuettaFlo Rida

An energetic dance track by Flo Rida and David Guetta.

As you can see in the music video, it starts off gradually and then suddenly shifts into top gear, pumping you up so much you’ll want to jump.

It’s sure to come in handy as an entrance song for events, too.

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[HIP-HOP] Recommended Hip-Hop Dance Songs (51–60)

The Way You MoveOutKast ft. Sleepy Brown

Outkast – The Way You Move (Official HD Video) ft. Sleepy Brown

The Way You MoveOutKast ft. Sleepy Brown

A track released by OutKast in 2003.

It’s a hip-hop track incorporating elements of crunk and soul, and it reached No.

1 on the U.

S.

charts.

It was sampled in Girl Talk’s 2010 track “Get It Get It.”

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Praise The Lord (Da Shine) ft. SkeptaA$AP Rocky

Praise The Lord – A$AP Rocky ft. Skepta / Koosung Jung Choreography

Praise The Lord (Da Shine) ft. SkeptaA$AP Rocky

A$AP Rocky – Praise The Lord (Da Shine) (Official Video) ft. Skepta

An irresistibly addictive track that sent hip-hop fans into a frenzy, featuring Skepta—an incredibly popular rapper in the UK! Its simple rhythm has also won strong support from dancers, leading to a flood of dance challenge videos uploaded to YouTube.

Despite the pleasant tones of the music, the lyrics are bursting with a hungry spirit, creating a striking contrast.

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Southern HospitalityLudacris

Ludacris – Southern Hospitality (Official Music Video) ft. Pharrell

Southern HospitalityLudacris

Ludacris, also famous for his role in the Fast & Furious films, is a leading figure in high-energy Southern hip-hop.

This is one of his major hits—a track with an irresistibly groovy beat that also makes for top-notch dance music.

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HappyPharrell Williams

Pharrell Williams – Happy (Video)

HappyPharrell Williams

A signature track from 2014.

The Pharrell-esque drum and bass beat is outstanding, and just listening to it makes your heart dance.

This song feels like it could make you forget all your worries, and the dance in the music video is super lively, full of personality, and creates an amazing vibe.

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Not Like UsKendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us

Not Like UsKendrick Lamar

The West Coast heavyweight Kendrick Lamar’s ambitious work, released this May, stands out with a compelling dance sound infused with elements of jazz and G-funk.

Coupled with a seaside-in-summer groove crafted by producer Mustard, its powerful messages tackling social issues and racial equality have made it a standout track at school festivals and cultural events.

Featured on the album “GNX,” it received a music video on July 4 and earned high marks in Pitchfork’s 100 Best Songs of 2024.

The track is also popular as a backing track for dance performances, resonating especially with younger audiences.

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EnzoDJ Snake, Offset, 21 Savage, Sheck Wes & Gucci Mane

DJ Snake, Sheck Wes – Enzo ft. Offset, 21 Savage, Gucci Mane

EnzoDJ Snake, Offset, 21 Savage, Sheck Wes & Gucci Mane

Set to a vibrant beat, this track grabs listeners’ hearts with artists’ confidence-filled lyrics.

Released in April 2019, it was included on DJ Snake’s album “Carte Blanche.” Producer DJ Snake reportedly spent about two years crafting it from his encounter with Sheck Wes, completing it with an all-star lineup.

It’s recommended for those who want to enjoy hip-hop dance, featuring powerful rhythms and a striking flow.

Once you hear it, your body will start moving naturally.

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