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!
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[All-Time Classics!] Popular Summer Songs That Hype Up the Karaoke Crowd (71–80)
Loco LotionORANGE RANGE
If you want to get everyone shouting and pumped up, “Locolotion” is also a great pick.
It’s a song released in 2004 by the rock band ORANGE RANGE.
Set on a beach, it portrays a romance between a beautiful woman and a man.
Enjoy its comical storyline and summery vibe, and try adding call-and-response parts.
Plus, the steady tempo makes it easy to sway to the rhythm and to belt out loud, which is another big appeal.
Liberation CarnivalORANGE RANGE
ORANGE RANGE is a rock band that has released numerous smash hits like Shanghai Honey and Hana.
Their digital single Kaihō Carnival, created in collaboration with Jim Beam bourbon whiskey, stands out with an open, summer-evoking ensemble.
The rap and melodic lines—driven by the trio of MCs—build dynamic developments that, along with passionate lyrics, amplify the heat of the season.
It’s a refreshing dance tune that’s catchy, high-energy yet cool, and perfectly suited to the sun and sea.
Be sure to sing and dance along!
PARTY PEOPLESixTONES
If you want to hype up a summer karaoke session, I recommend SixTONES’ “PARTY PEOPLE.” The music video was surprise-released on YouTube in the summer of 2022 and became a hot topic.
It’s a summer tune packed with a day in the life of “party people” who go all out to enjoy summer.
While rooted in a mixture rock sound, it fuses elements of Latin, dance, ska, and more into a cool, alternative vibe.
It’s an upbeat banger that’s guaranteed to get the crowd going at karaoke!
[All-Time Classics!] Popular Summer Songs That Hype Up the Karaoke Crowd (81–90)
Bon-giri Love SongSouthern All Stars
Southern All Stars have released countless summer classics over the years.
In 2023, they unveiled a song with a completely different vibe from their past work: “Bongiri Koiuta.” It features a sound infused with elements of traditional folk music, letting you truly feel the atmosphere of a Japanese summer.
Another highlight is the various creative touches woven throughout the track.
Take your time listening—you’ll sense both its poignancy and its playful charm.
By the way, in the music video, the band performs atop a Bon Odori tower, which adds to the summery feel.
Give it a try at karaoke, too!
SupernovaMacaroni Enpitsu
Macaroni Enpitsu, the rock band affectionately known as “Maka-en,” has produced hits like “Koibito Gokko” and “Ikiru wo Suru.” Their song “Supernova” is a mid-tempo, summery pop-rock tune.
Hattori’s vocal melodies sit relatively high overall, so it’s recommended for those confident in their upper range! The keyboard solo by Taiki Hasegawa in the middle—a rarity in pop—really showcases their musicality and is fantastic.
Be sure to pay attention to that part when you sing it!
Scatter! Summer peopleYabai T-Shirts Yasan
Yabai T-Shirts Yasan is a three-piece rock band that’s released lots of karaoke crowd-pleasers like “Atsumare! Party People.” Their track “Chirabare! Summer People” could be called a sister song to “Atsumare! Party People,” perfectly matching that carefree summer mood when you just want to go wild without thinking.
Its irresistibly cheerful vibe is the best.
When you sing it at karaoke, try copying Aribobo Shibata’s call-and-response parts to get the room even more hyped!
Naughty SunORANGE RANGE
ORANGE RANGE is a rock band based in their hometown of Okinawa, known for hit songs everyone recognizes, like Shanghai Honey and Hana.
Their 17th single, Ikenai Taiyō—used as the opening theme for the TV drama Hanazakari no Kimitachi e ~Ikemen Paradise~—features sexy lyrics and a passionate melody that evoke a summer vacation vibe.
The sing-along-friendly chorus is perfect for getting everyone hyped at karaoke.
It’s an energetic rock tune that’s also fun to sing with three friends, just like the original.