A hip-hop love song. A rapper’s tale of love.
In recent years, thanks in part to the influence of MC battles like Freestyle Dungeon, the number of hip-hop listeners seems to be on the rise, doesn’t it?
Among those who love hip-hop, some of you might be on the lookout for love songs!
So in this article, we’ll be introducing hip-hop love songs from both Japan and abroad.
From that classic by a heavyweight of Japanese hip-hop to noteworthy tracks by up-and-coming artists, we’ve put together an article that listeners from hardcore heads to those who just started getting into hip-hop can enjoy.
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Hip-hop love songs. Love songs told by rappers (71–80)
CRAZY OUTSIDEMIYACHI & Thelma Aoyama
This song, CRAZY OUTSIDE, is a collaboration between New York–born rapper MIYACHI and Thelma Aoyama.
It’s a track from the EP GOOD NIGHT TOKYO, released in 2021.
The lyrics blend English and Japanese, and the two voices express a love song through a back-and-forth between a man and a woman.
In the music video, they each hold a telephone receiver, creating visuals that feel like they’re whispering to each other over the phone—be sure to enjoy that as well.
Money Baby ft. AwichKEIJU
This is a profound love song that contrasts money and affection.
Released in October 2024 by KEIJU and Awich, the track centers on the emptiness that material wealth cannot fill and the redemption found in true love.
Premiered before an audience of 8,000 at the finale of KEIJU’s first nationwide tour, it sparked major buzz as the pair’s first eagerly awaited collaboration in seven years.
The lyrics candidly express the mindset of modern people grappling with loneliness, questioning the true value of love that money can’t buy.
It’s a recommended listen for anyone struggling in a romantic relationship or reflecting on the essential richness of life.
Almost 20LANA
This is a love song that thoughtfully captures the feelings of standing on the brink of turning 20.
Included on the EP “19.5,” the track was released by LANA in March 2024 and features a clear, shimmering sound with synth-pop elements.
The lyrics, which convey the anticipation and anxiety of the final moments of one’s teens and the determination to step into a new stage, resonate deeply with listeners of the same generation.
Frankly expressing down-to-earth feelings about love, this song is a perfect fit for those at a turning point in life or about to begin a new romance.
Hip-hop love songs. Love songs told by rappers (81–90)
SearchingPete Rock & CL Smooth ft. Vinia Mojica
A collaboration between the hip-hop duo Pete Rock & CL Smooth and singer-songwriter Vinia Mojica.
Released as a single in 1995, it’s a mellow downtempo track that samples Roy Ayers Ubiquity’s 1976 track “Searching.”
MahoganyEric B. & Rakim
Eric B.
& Rakim are a hip-hop duo formed in New York in 1986.
This smooth and romantic track was released in 1991 and samples Al Green’s 1972 track “I’m Glad You’re Mine.”
I Need LoveLL Cool J
A track released as a single by LL Cool J in 1987.
It’s an intimate, romantic rap ballad that incorporates elements of 1970s R&B and sings about love and relationships.
It became a hit in the United States, Australia, and various European countries.
I Need Your Love feat. Chinza DOPENESSSPARTA
Rapper SPARTA, known for his distinctively languid rap, leaves a strong impression.
His hip-hop isn’t satirical, nor does it glorify a thug life; instead, he straightforwardly turns what he feels in everyday life into lyrics, with a tendency toward melodic musicality.
The track “I Need Your Love feat.
Chinza DOPENESS” is also melodious, and his chemistry with Chinza DOPENESS—renowned as a master of flow—is excellent, resulting in a piece whose flow and production alone make it worthwhile.