All-time Classic! Popular Summer Songs That Hype Up Karaoke
Many people have a go-to song they always sing when they go to karaoke.
But why not sometimes try songs that match the season?
In particular, summer songs often burst with energy—tracks that get you hyped, or ones you can sing and dance to!
On the flip side, there are also mellow, touching ballads that really resonate with the heart.
Here, we’ll introduce plenty of summer tunes that are perfect for a summer karaoke session and will boost that summertime vibe.
We’ve gathered everything from nostalgic classics to recent hits, so give them a try!
All-time Favorites! Popular Summer Songs That Hype Up Karaoke (1–10)
Summer MemoriesKetsumeishi
For people of that generation, this one is irresistible: “Natsu no Omoide,” the quintessential summer track by the Japanese rap group Ketsumeishi.
Just hearing the intro brings back memories of those days for many.
The lyrics vividly paint those summertime scenes through rap over a slow-tempo groove, which is part of the song’s charm.
The individually distinctive vocal parts are excellent too—perfect for splitting up and singing together at karaoke.
And when the chorus hits, it’s a song everyone can belt out and get hyped to together!
summer festivalWhiteberry
Whiteberry’s signature song “Natsu Matsuri.” This track was also a big hit and is the go-to number for summer! Its rock sound weaves in a beat that evokes the drums of a summer festival, bringing back that heart-pounding festival feeling.
Of course, the rock vibe itself is irresistible, so it’s perfect for going all out at karaoke! It’s easy to get into even for first-time listeners, making it a reliable addition to your summer karaoke repertoire.
Paradise BabyRIP SLYME
RIP SLYME’s “Rakuen Baby” is one of those songs you’re sure to hear somewhere in the summer, whether on TV or as background music in shops.
With its stylish hip-hop vibe, it’s still known as a karaoke staple.
Since it’s a song people of all ages know, it can liven things up not just at karaoke with friends but also at company drinking parties.
astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN
BUMP OF CHICKEN is known for having many great songs, and among them, “Tentai Kansoku” is especially popular! The song was used as an insert track in the 2002 summer drama Tentai Kansoku.
Although it was originally released in 2001, it has also been featured in popular rhythm games like BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! and the music game Taiko no Tatsujin, making it well-known among today’s younger generation.
It’s a reliable classic that everyone knows and that hypes up karaoke from the very first intro!
Summer Colorsyuzu
When it comes to their definitive summer song, it has to be “Natsu-iro”! It’s a classic that brings back nostalgic memories of summer days for anyone who hears it.
Although the song was released in 1998, it’s often performed by various artists and at different events, and is well known across generations.
Yuzu also created a theme song for a Crayon Shin-chan movie, which helped make them popular with kids today.
It fits just about any occasion, so be sure to sing it at karaoke this summer!
Water lily flowerShonan no Kaze
Speaking of songs to listen to in summer, Shonan no Kaze is a classic.
Their track “Suirenka” is still a staple BGM at beach huts even years after its release.
It’s a karaoke standard too—you get the feeling it’s almost always in the history when you go in summer.
At their live shows, it’s customary to spin a towel, so try singing it at karaoke with a towel in hand as well.
sea glassSaucy Dog
After a tumultuous period in which all but one member left the band, the three-piece rock group Saucy Dog—whose down-to-earth, message-driven rock sound has been drawing attention—releases their sixth major single as a digital-only track.
The opening, which begins with a clear, translucent vocal, and the surging, high-velocity ensemble feel so refreshing.
The lyrics about the end of a romance may resonate with the sentimental feelings that come as summer draws to a close.
It’s a rock tune that blends exhilaration and wistfulness to perfection—one you’ll want to sing at karaoke at summer’s end.