Songs suitable for twerking and hip-shaking dances
The hip-shaking dance you often see in overseas music videos is called twerk or twerking.
It became established in local clubs in New Orleans, and it’s said that musicians who took notice started incorporating it into music videos in the 2000s.
Here in Japan, it’s been getting attention since around 2018, with TV features and trend-savvy teens adopting it as a dance style.
From cute, girlish twerk routines to more provocative moves, more and more high school and college girls have been casually uploading their videos to social media lately.
So, what songs are they dancing to?
We did some research.
We’ll also introduce the anthems that sparked the trend.
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Songs suitable for twerking and hip-shaking dance (11–20)
Tap InSaweetie
An addictive beat that kicks off with an intro by a Bay Area legend is causing a stir! This track is by Saweetie, a U.
S.
-born rapper who’s also gaining attention as a fashion icon.
Released in June 2020, it’s the ultimate party anthem, with confident bars that flaunt her wealth and physical allure without holding back.
This energetic sound has shaken dance floors around the world, peaking at No.
20 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Its impact is enormous, even being featured in the anthology series Black Mirror.
With its bouncy rhythm, it’s the kind of song that makes anyone feel confident and want to move their body!
iTwerk (She Twerk)99 Percent
The MV’s story is really interesting.
Still, it’s low budget.
Even so, it gives off good vibes, doesn’t it? The booty girls popping out of cardboard boxes even make the old man crack a smile.
It’s a performance that practically screams twerk.
Fantastic! The pinnacle of hip-shaking.
UpCardi B
A hip-hop track where a thundering, aggressive beat intertwines with a refrain that sticks in your head after just one listen.
It’s a song by American rapper Cardi B that made waves with its powerful message about staying true to yourself and brushing off rivals.
Released in February 2021, it hit No.
1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and won “Favorite Hip Hop Song” at the American Music Awards that same year.
Perfect for boosting your mood and confidence, or for moving your body to the groove.
This track is also slated to be included on her second album, “Am I the Drama?”—why not give an energetic dance a try?
WAP feat. Megan Thee StallionCardi B
This is a track by leading figures in the hip-hop scene, American rappers Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion.
With an exceptionally powerful message of women boldly asserting their own sexual pleasure, it has captivated countless fans.
Riding an addictive beat built around a looped phrase from a 1993 song, the duo’s contrasting rap styles explode onto the track! Released in August 2020, it racked up an astounding 93 million streams in its first week, becoming a major social phenomenon.
The music video’s sexy, high-energy choreography is the very symbol of twerk culture! Put it on when you want to unleash your confidence and move your body—there’s no doubt it’ll lift your mood.
BodyMegan Thee Stallion
A confident twerk and a body-positive message about loving your whole self are making waves! This track is by American rapper Megan Thee Stallion.
Her powerful, sexy performances have captivated many fans.
The song is featured on her debut album, “Good News,” released in November 2020, and it debuted at No.
1 on the Billboard Streaming Songs chart.
Its thick beats and repetitive hook will stick in your head after just one listen.
On TikTok, a dance challenge spread worldwide and sparked a major movement.
Why not learn the powerful choreography from the music video and dance energetically yourself?
WorkRihanna, Drake
Rihanna incorporating dance in the music video became a hot topic, but with her it doesn’t feel out of place at all.
The back-and-forth between the two after the party in the second half is very sexy.
Drake is quite the charmer too.
The point is that overseas, this kind of thing is casually incorporated during parties.
Songs suitable for twerking and hip-shaking dance (21–30)
GullySpank Rock
This track has a bass house/techno vibe.
I find it really satisfying when the bass hits this hard.
This is audio-only, but in the music video you can see some hip-shaking dance moves.
The content is a bit bold, so if you’re curious, go check it out! I think it’s an easy song to dance to.