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 (91–100)
The LightCommon
A love song released as a single in 2000 by American hip-hop artist Common.
It reached number 12 on the U.
S.
charts.
It samples Bobby Caldwell’s 1980 track “Open Your Eyes.”
You Got MeThe Roots ft. Erykah Badu
A collaboration between the American hip-hop group The Roots, singer-songwriter Erykah Badu, and rapper Eve, with singer-songwriter Jill Scott involved in the production.
Released in 1999, the track won a Grammy Award.
To know love15MUS
15MUS has been drawing attention with lyrics that are poetically expressive like no other.
Among his songs, the one often described as an especially heartrending love song is “Knowing Love.” It portrays a man contemplating what “love” truly is.
If you listen closely, you’ll notice that each section expresses a different emotion—such as “awe” and “sorrow.” Taken as a whole, the song is structured so that the essence of love gradually comes into view.
I encourage you to listen while reflecting on love yourself.
NowhereOMSB
Rapper OMSB, who’s also active as a trackmaker.
Just to clarify, his name is pronounced “Omusubi.” He’s a rapper from the U.
S.
, and with that background, his musical style is highly authentic.
Among his works, the love song I especially want to recommend is “Nowhere.” It’s crafted as a melodious rap with an acid-tinged vibe.
It’s a track that gives you a curious sensation where the feel of Japanese rap blends with a US flavor.
Hitoribochi ft YoshiMIYACHI
It’s a hip-hop track that sings about feelings of loneliness and the desire to be with someone.
It’s by MIYACHI, a rapper from New York, and it’s included on his 2021 EP “GOOD NIGHT TOKYO.” MIYACHI’s word choice and lyrical flair are seriously addictive—you hear it once and you’re hooked.
It’s not a straightforward love song, but if you’ve ever felt, “It’s kind of lonely being by myself,” it might really hit home.
Youth loveKubota Kai
Youth love by Kubota Kai, released digitally in February 2021.
The lyrics, themed around “love is blind,” are absolutely wonderful.
It continues the worldbuilding from the previous track, MIDNIHT DANCING.
When you fall in love, alongside the joy and happiness, there’s also a certain pain, right? You might lose sight of what’s around you, or feel like you’re not quite yourself.
He sings those sweet-and-sour tingles and heart-throbbing moments lightly over mellow sounds, making it the kind of song you’ll want to listen to while taking a walk at night.
Sweet 19 Blues ~So Far From Me~t-Ace feat. Namie Amuro
t-Ace’s song “Sweet 19 Blues ~Too Far for Me~,” which samples Namie Amuro’s hit “Sweet 19 Blues,” transforms the original’s vibe into hip-hop while preserving its feel.
Although it was released after Namie Amuro’s retirement, she appears in the music video.
It seems some teenagers started listening to Namie Amuro because of this track, and for her fans, it’s likely a song with deep emotional significance.