Rap songs you want to sing at karaoke—tracks everyone can sing together and get hyped
What kind of songs do you sing when you go to karaoke?
Of course, some people sing trending J-pop and K-pop, others go for classic Japanese hits from years past, and some choose popular Western songs.
Among them, there are probably those who think, “I want to rap at karaoke!!”
If you’re not used to rapping, you might shy away thinking, “That sounds hard…,” but once you practice and can pull it off, it’ll hype up the room more than you’d expect!
So in this article, we’ll introduce recommended songs that incorporate rap.
We’ve picked mainly hip-hop classics, so find a song you want to try and practice it!
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Rap songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke: tracks everyone can sing together to get hyped (41–50)
My lifeZORN
This is one of ZORN’s signature tracks that resonates through its realistic portrayal of everyday life.
Released in 2015, it features a calm piano track by DJ OKAWARI, over which ZORN delivers down-to-earth verses about daily living.
The authenticity of his day-to-day—work at construction sites, warm moments with family, and his pride as an artist—strikes a chord.
Included on the album “The Downtown,” the song also led to a live performance at Nippon Budokan in January 2021.
Capturing the journey from construction worker to successful rapper, this piece is perfect for anyone who wants an accessible taste of hip-hop’s appeal.
With its melodic sound that gently connects with listeners, it might just inspire you to try rapping yourself.
Rap songs you want to sing at karaoke: tracks everyone can sing together to hype up the crowd (51–60)
Fragments of an EncounterKetsumeishi
This is a gem of a medium-tempo ballad that gently depicts growth through encounters and farewells.
Released in January 2008, it marked Ketsumeishi’s first time providing a theme song for a film, beautifully capturing the world of the movie “Flowers Blooming in the Shade” (Kage Hinata ni Saku).
Also included on the album “Ketsuno Police 6,” the song garnered wide support, reaching No.
2 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
Seamlessly blending mellow rap with a catchy melody, the track is distinguished by its richly emotive piano lines.
It’s a perfect choice for karaoke with friends or for moments when you want to reflect on memories with someone special.
Easy Breezychelmico
It’s the opening theme of the anime “Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!”.
As the title suggests, the opening sequence that perfectly matches the song became a huge talking point.
The rapid-fire rap, packed with rests, is extremely high-level.
Perhaps thanks to the anime’s influence, American fans rushed to cover the track, and many faithfully recreated the fast rap on YouTube! When practicing, it might help to break it down into eight-bar sections.
The trick is to avoid pronouncing every syllable exactly as written and to drop vowels wherever possible.
In Da Club¥ellow bucks
This is a popular track by ¥ellow Bucks that originated from ABEMA’s hit show “RAPSTAR Birth!” It incorporates the trendy vocal style of today.
In “In Da Club,” it may sound like he’s freestyling, but pay close attention: he’s firmly matching the song’s key and maintaining a clear melody.
Also, because the Japanese and English pronunciations are brought closer together, a key tip is to pronounce the ra-row and ta-row like alphabetic sounds.
The curved, drawled articulation is reminiscent of TOKONA-X, the legendary figure from the Tokai region.
Calling himself the “Young Tokai Teio” shows just how faithful he is to Tokai hip-hop; the track brims with the appeal of a young talent deeply rooted in that tradition.
WAKARIMASENMIYACHI
MIYACHI, who’s been making a big splash at festivals like Summer Sonic, really shines on stage.
Among his songs, the one that especially gets the crowd going when he performs it is “WAKARIMASEN.” If you look closely at the title, you’ll notice it’s not in English but written in romaji as “wakarimasen.” The track is crafted around repeating this phrase while weaving in rhymes.
Its slightly quirky concept makes it approachable even for people who don’t usually listen to hip-hop.
ALL GODS BLESS MERYKEYDADDYDIRTY
It’s cool to be able to pull off mellow songs, too.
With that in mind, I recommend ‘ALL GODS BLESS ME.
‘ This track was crafted by RYKEY DADDY DIRTY.
The lyrics convey reflections on life’s regrets and gratitude toward the people one has met.
Paired with the calm, laid-back track, it’s sure to stir listeners’ emotions.
From a karaoke perspective, its slow tempo also makes it easy to sing.
Paradise BabyRIP SLYME
A classic summer tune that someone plays somewhere every year when the season rolls around.
Many of you have probably heard it on TV, the radio, or by the seaside.
The Latin-style guitar and percussion feel incredibly pleasant.
It’s such a famous song that if you sing it at karaoke, everyone can join in on the chorus.
RIP SLYME, who made a name for themselves in the 2000s, are a skilled group that steadily built their achievements since the 1990s.
Their laid-back, fun style—slightly different from American hip-hop—leaves a charming impression that anyone can enjoy.