Lovely love song

A love song in Western rap

Former vocal coach specializing in Western musicRyo
Under the theme of “vocal skills that stand up on the world stage,” I have experience teaching as an online vocal coach specializing in Western music, and I usually listen to genres like nuevo flamenco, bolero, canzone, and R&B. In my teens, I questioned the idea that “foreign music equals English,” and started exploring songs from around the world. My commentary is characterized by a unique perspective shaped by listening to music of every genre, in every language, from every country. I mainly cover world music, so be sure to check it out!

Hip-hop, the most popular genre in contemporary music.

It’s a genre that has been gaining popularity in Japan as well, but there aren’t many rappers who perform love songs.

Strictly speaking, there are rappers who do love songs, but underground rappers tend not to.

Overseas, even rappers active in the underground usually release at least one love song.

Because of that, there’s quite a range when it comes to love songs in hip-hop.

This time, we’ve picked out some hip-hop love songs from Western music.

Love Songs in Western Rap (31–40)

Lotus Flower BombWale ft. Miguel

Wale – Lotus Flower Bomb feat. Miguel [Official Music Video]

Lotus Flower BombWale ft. Miguel

A track by American hip-hop artist Wale and R&B singer Miguel.

Released in 2011, this mellow track reached No.

1 on the U.

S.

charts.

The music video, filmed in Atlanta, features model Bre Scullark.

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Right by my SideNicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj – Right By My Side (Official Music Video) ft. Chris Brown

Right by my SideNicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj, the queen of rap.

In the music video, rapper Nas appears as her love interest! And the track even features Chris Brown! It’s nice that it has a bright vibe instead of being a gloomy love song.

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You’re All I NeedMethod Man Ft. Mary J. Blige

Method Man Ft. Mary J. Blige – You’re All I Need

You're All I NeedMethod Man Ft. Mary J. Blige

A collaboration between American rapper Method Man and R&B singer Mary J.

Blige.

Released in 1995, it reached No.

1 on the charts in the United States and Canada and won a Grammy Award.

The track was selected by VH1 for its “100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop.”

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WorkRihanna

Rihanna – Work (Explicit) ft. Drake

WorkRihanna

It was playing everywhere for a while, so many of you probably remember it.

This is a collaboration between the songstress everyone knows, Rihanna, and her ex-boyfriend, Drake, the Canadian rapper at the forefront of the hip-hop scene.

Rihanna tries to distract herself from heartbreak by throwing herself into work, while Drake’s lyrics plead, “Come back to me!”—a striking contrast.

Drake’s line, “Even if there were twins, I’d choose you,” is the best.

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Or NahTy Dolla $ign ft. The Weeknd, Wiz Khalifa & DJ Mustard

Ty Dolla $ign – Or Nah (feat. The Weeknd, Wiz Khalifa & DJ Mustard) [Official Music Video]

Or NahTy Dolla $ign ft. The Weeknd, Wiz Khalifa & DJ Mustard

A track that sings about pure sex.

It’s a collaboration by American hip-hop artist Ty Dolla $ign, rapper Wiz Khalifa, and DJ Mustard, released in 2014.

It samples Trillville’s 2004 track “Some Cut.”

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Western rap love songs (41–50)

I Know You Don’t Love MeTony Yayo ft. G-Unit

Tony Yayo – I Know You Don’t Love Me (On Air Clean) ft. G-Unit

I Know You Don't Love MeTony Yayo ft. G-Unit

A collaboration between American rapper Tony Yayo and the hip-hop group G-Unit.

It samples Roberta Flack’s 1975 track “Early Ev’ry Midnite.” Released in 2005, it reached No.

5 on the U.

S.

charts.

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With YouChris Brown

Chris Brown – With You (Official HD Video)

With YouChris Brown

This song is notable for its acoustic guitar tones that gently wrap around a sweet, bittersweet feeling of love.

Featured on American R&B singer Chris Brown’s album “Exclusive,” released in December 2007, it captivated many listeners with its simple yet comfortable melody line.

It peaked at No.

2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and achieved 6× Platinum certification from the RIAA, marking major commercial success.

In the music video, set against the streetscapes of Los Angeles, Chris Brown delivers an expressive dance performance that was highly praised at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards.

Warm and comforting, it’s a track that accompanies the feeling of being in love—perfect for moments when you want to reminisce about someone special.

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