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 want to sing at karaoke: tracks everyone can sing together to hype up the crowd (51–60)
FateAnarchy
By now, there probably isn’t a hip-hop fan in Kansai—or even in all of Japan—who doesn’t know this track.
It’s ANARCHY’s signature song, depicting his harrowingly tragic upbringing with nothing held back.
With its simple rhymes, memorable lyrics, and striking hook, you might think it’d be easy to pull off at karaoke, but his unique vocal projection and delivery—he himself says, “No one can imitate my rap”—pose a significant challenge.
Rather than approaching it like hip-hop, it’s recommended to tackle it with the attitude of singing rock.
UNSTOPPABLEKing Ghidorah
A track by a three-man crew that’s legendary—and notorious—in many ways, featuring Zeebra, a central figure in Japanese rap.
Early on, they considered naming the group Godzilla, but since there were three of them, they decided to go with King Giddra, the three-headed monster.
The song is packed with hallmark techniques of Japanese rap: inversion using four-character compounds, sentence-ending nouns, and the deliberate omission of conjunctions, among other devices.
Studying this track is practically the same as studying Japanese rap itself—an ideal work.
Did you know that many rhyming methods we now take for granted were actually pioneered by them?
Rising Dragon Scattering SparksGaki Ranger
Gaki Ranger’s “Hinoko wo Chirasu Shoryu” is pure emotion through and through.
Above all, the intensity is incredible! The barrage of lines that seem to assert their very existence really hits you hard.
Released in 2001, this track is a key song from after their major-label debut.
I think it’s the kind of song that gives a push to young people charging toward their dreams.
Singing it with your fist raised might make it even more fired up.
NINOKUNI feat. TsubakiOZworld
This track stands out for its mellow sound and beats.
Within lyrics that delve into the spiritual realm and philosophical themes, universal questions about reality vs.
illusion and the nature of self are conveyed through the smooth flows of OZworld and Tsuwaki.
The song is included on the album “OZWORLD,” released in June 2019, and fuses a distinctive sci-fi worldview with a melodic sound.
It strikes an excellent balance between message-rich lyrics and catchy production, making it a guaranteed mood-booster at karaoke.
Highly recommended for those who want to explore new expressions in hip-hop or seek songs with profound messages.
Rap songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke: tracks everyone can sing together to hype up the crowd (61–70)
Last Party Never End feat. Tiji Jojo, YZERR, Yellow Pato & VingoBAD HOP
Characterized by its emotional trap beat, this track has drawn attention as a song that symbolizes BAD HOP’s breakup.
Centered on the theme of a last party with childhood friends, the lyrics are infused with the members’ memories and friendship, celebrating the importance of forgetting the everyday and enjoying the present.
Included on their final album “BAD HOP,” released on February 9, 2024, the track was accompanied by a music video released the same day.
It’s recommended for those who want to try Japanese rap at karaoke or cherish special moments with their crew.
Experience this song packed with the essence of BAD HOP for yourself.
MomotaroWednesday Campanella
It’s a work packed tightly with a unique worldview—the quintessential essence of Wednesday Campanella.
Included on the 2014 mini-album “Take Me to Onigashima.” As the title suggests, the lyrics are inspired by the folktale Momotaro, reimagined with modern, game-influenced elements.
The melody and flow—ones you’ll want to hear over and over—snap perfectly into the crisp sound.
When you find yourself escaping reality by getting too absorbed in games at home, why not step outside and try singing it at karaoke?
YOKAZEHentai Gentlemen’s Club
This is the signature track of Hentai Shinshi Club, which includes WILYWNKA, formerly known as TAKA, who was also active in the High School Rap Championship.
As the members themselves assert, they don’t necessarily insist on sticking to the hip-hop format.
YOKAZE is a feel-good number whether you listen to it in the car or while walking, and it’s relatively easy to rap even for beginners.
Because the low, whisper-like rap tends to get muffled, try minimizing echo and other reverbs when singing it at karaoke.