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 (51–60)
How’s It Goin’ DownDMX
A sentimental track released as a single in 1998 by the American rapper DMX.
It reached No.
19 on the U.S.
charts.
It samples The Headhunters’ 1975 track “God Make Me Funky.”
Dilemma ft. Kelly RowlandNelly
An enduring classic among hip-hop and R&B love songs, “Dilemma.” Released in 2002, it became a massive hit, spending 10 weeks at No.
1 in the U.S.
The memorable hook stems from Nelly’s idea to weave in a female vocal part from Patti LaBelle’s “Love, Need and Want You,” which fits perfectly.
His interplay with Kelly Rowland—then a member of Destiny’s Child—adds a sweet mood and a smooth groove.
It’s a mature love song that portrays the honest love and inner conflict of two people drawn to each other.
Hey Girl feat.CORN HEADOZROSAURUS
OZROSAURUS is a hip-hop band formed in 1996.
They’re known as one of the groups that helped popularize hip-hop from the 1990s into the 2000s.
Their 2008 release “Hey Girl feat.
CORN HEAD” is one of their beloved love songs.
The track is very famous, so many people will likely recognize the beat.
Although they were active in the mainstream scene, they also released thug-style tracks.
This song, too, is a love song that exudes a strong thug vibe.
LoveKendrick Lamar
A straightforwardly titled track by Kendrick Lamar, one of the most influential hip-hop artists of our time.
The song was written for his girlfriend, whom he has been dating since high school, and together with the melody sung by Zacari, an R&B artist on the same label, it becomes a beautifully crafted piece.
Hip-hop love songs: Love songs told by rappers (61–70)
I Feel On YouLil Soft Tennis & kZm
Have you ever found yourself overthinking alone while in love? I Feel On You captures that bittersweet ache, tenderness, and the feeling of not knowing what to do.
It’s a collaboration between Lil Soft Tennis, who’s also active as a member of a rock band, and rapper kZm.
The sound draws a clear line between stillness and motion, resulting in a work that feels wonderfully comfortable.
Perfect QueenZeebra
Zeebra’s classic “Perfect Queen.” Released in 2003, this love song is still adored by many heads today.
The track is crafted to evoke the early ’90s US R&B scene.
In fact, Zeebra actually sang this song when he proposed to his wife.
It’s also popular overseas, drawing numerous comments from international listeners on YouTube.
Say it out loudAwich
I can’t really write out the title or the lyrics here in detail…
but in short, it’s about how important it is to properly convey your true feelings.
It’s a track by Awich, a rapper from Okinawa, released in 2021.
It’s a hip-hop number that fits words like mature, sexy, and cool.
As a love song, it’s quite on the assertive, predatory side.
But maybe it’s okay to be this proactive when it comes to someone you really like.