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Cool hip-hop songs that sound great at karaoke | Tips for singing them too!

Hip-hop is now becoming established as one of the major genres in Japan.

You’re hearing it more often around town and on social media.

This time, we’ve picked out tracks that are especially cool to perform at karaoke.

The focus is on Japanese rap, but we’ve also included overseas tracks, so it’s recommended for fans of US hip-hop too.

We’ve also touched on how to perform the songs, so it’s a must-read for anyone who feels less confident about rapping.

Playlist

Cool hip-hop songs that sound great at karaoke | Tips for singing them too!
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1eastdoppelgängerCreepy NutsAn uptempo dance track that expresses multifaceted identity and inner conflict
2eastRep feat. MACCHOZORNRecommend ZORN’s captivating track “Rep.”
3eastKawasaki DriftBAD HOPBAD HOP’s karaoke-ready track “Kawasaki Drift”
4eastBUDS MONTAGENidaram (Namidaruma)The music of Namatadara is captivating and easy to sing along to.
5eastSay Anything (feat. JP THE WAVY)LEXLEX's bright personality and powerful musicality
6eastfree spaceGadoroSinging about life in a positive and humorous way
7eastSelfishralphA must-hear cool hip-hop track by ralph!
8eastALL GODS BLESS MERYKEYDADDYDIRTYPassionately recommending a masterpiece by RYKEY DADDY DIRTY!
9eastYessir feat. Eric.B. Jr.¥ellow bucksThe Yellow Bucks’ captivating songs
10eastWAKARIMASENMIYACHIA funny song with surreal hip-hop
11eastI’m in ChargeTOKONA-XTOKONA-X’s classic song “I’m in Charge”
12eastNINOKUNI feat. TsubakiOZworldA track with a mellow beat and philosophical lyrics
13eastWalk This WayZORNThe courage to walk your own path and take pride
14eastFlying BAK-69AK-69’s signature song “Flying B” is fire.
15eastbeautiful womanCHANMINA“Beyoncé-chan of Nerima, everyone’s famous song ‘Bijin (Beauty)’.”
16eastNITRO MICROPHONE UNDERGROUNDNITRO MICROPHONE UNDERGROUNDThe revival of NITRO MICROPHONE UNDERGROUND and their classic songs
17eastYOKAZEHentai Gentlemen’s ClubThe appeal and characteristics of WILYWNKA’s signature song “YOKAZE”
18eastBrainwashing feat. DOGMA & Chinza DOPENESS (Prod. Chaki Zulu)AwichThe appeal of distinctive masterpieces by skilled rappers
19eastBoss Bitch(Remix) feat.LANA & Elle Teresa7!!7's confidence-filled rap, empowerment
20eastTestimonyLamp Eye
TestimonyLamp Eye
Explaining the appeal of the classic MC battle track “Shogen” (Testimony)
21eastWHORU? feat. ANARCHY (Prod. Chaki Zulu)AwichAwich’s rap with ANARCHY was overwhelming.
22eastFor A Reason feat. BenjazzyBonberoThe skills of Bonbero, a rapper from Chiba
23eastMakuharBonbero, LANA, MFS, WatsonA challenge track by the new generation of Japanese rap
24eastTeam friendsYuki ChibaHip-hop by KOHH that’s popular among middle schoolers
25eastMy Resort¥ellow bucksYellow Bucks’ classic track “My Resort” is outstanding.
26east*~Asterisk~*ORANGE RANGEThe first BLEACH opening theme—full of speed and emotion.
27eastThe future is in our hands.THA BLUE HERBRap from Hokkaido with a strong message
28eastoverwinteringIce BahnA track by ICE BAHN where the rhymes shine
29eastAs you areCentipede & Rhyme ManA hip-hop song depicting love and growth
30eastFateAnarchyANARCHY’s soulful masterpiece “Fate”
31eastFlowers and RainSEEDASEEDA, the organizer of NEET Tokyo, and his autobiographical track
32eastNakid FactRed EyeRed Eye's singing is distinctive and captivating.
33eastLife Style – T-Pablow, YZERR (Prod by Gold Digga)BAD HOPBAD HOP’s signature song “Life Style”
34eastBright roomLEX & LANAThe music of LEX and LANA’s hardship and growth
35easthuman power plantBUDDHA BRANDThe appeal of the Japanese rap classic “Human Power Plant”
36eastLast Party Never End feat. Tiji Jojo, YZERR, Yellow Pato & VingoBAD HOPA moving track that symbolizes BAD HOP’s breakup
37eastlivelihoodCreepy NutsCreepy Nuts’ technically masterful signature song “Nariwai”
38eastI don’t care about being poor.KOHHKOHH, who popularized trap music in Japan
39eastBees and ButterfliesSOUL SCREAMDJ CELORY’s SOUL SCREAM and the classic song “Hachi to Chou” (The Bee and the Butterfly)
40eastFamily preceptsPrajna (wisdom)Hannya’s song “Family Precepts,” which sings of peace and anti-war
41eastBecause You’re My ShawtyAK-69Talking about the appeal of a rapper from Nagoya
42eastEnter The DungeonSKY-HIAn influential ending theme from a rap battle show
43eastEasy BreezychelmicoThe rap in an anime opening theme is getting buzz.
44eastHeart Dancingnobobyknows̟+A fusion hip-hop classic by nobodyknows+
45eastTo Us Who Were Once GeniusesCreepy NutsExpressing life's confusion and hope through rap
46eastMarcheKICK THE CAN CREWAn energetic hit song from the 3MC relay rap
47eastairplaneKOHHKOHH's captivating songs and distinctive rap style