Top 5 Romantic Hip Hop Songs To Listen To On A First Date

With online dating being in absolute zenith of popularity due to recent lockdown, it’s no wonder that more and more people turn their attention to online dating.

We are witnessing one of the biggest social transformations in human history. There are so many dating sites to choose from that there was a spike in specialized review services which help to navigate the world of online dating sites. So for example, if you are looking for a website that specializes in gay relationships and someone advised you to try buddygays platform but you don’t know if you should give it a try, you can at first read buddygays review and then make your final decision. When you sign up for a dating platform, one of the best ways of connecting with prospective partners is to discover interests you share. One of the most universal of all is musical taste – it’s fair to say there’s no chance of you coming across another single who claims not to like music! So when you start exchanging direct messages, you can easily find topics to chat about. Think of one of the most popular genres, such as Hip Hop, then start the flirty discussions. This could easily lead to the perfect musical accompaniment to your first date. Here are five of the most romantic songs to listen to.

 

“Lava Walk,” by Manila Gray

 

Originating in Vancouver, Canada, R & B duo Manila Grey received 2021 Juno award for breakthrough group of the year. ‘Lava Walk’ is an upbeat and neat slice of urban hip-hop, featuring a rap set over a catchy beat. The lyrics focus on the analogy that love is sometimes similar to walking across hot coals - although the ultimate goal might be obvious, actually getting there can sometimes be a treacherous journey. “Turnaround, show me that walk, slow and dangerous, flames are jealous of you, they can’t get enough, no no…”

 

“Sweet Cheeks,” by J Hus

 

J Hus, from London, England is a hugely influential young rapper and a songwriter who has been singularly credited with initiating a sub-genre is known as afroswing. His critically-acclaimed debut album Common Sense received numerous plaudits. This song is slower and much more atmospheric than much of the traditional R & B you normally hear emanating from your radio. Much of the sentiments of use expletives, not to mention derogatory words associated with rap (such as the ‘N the word’), but the overall delivery takes a whole new slant on this type of music, showing there is so much more to it than its sometimes aggressive image.

 

“The Light,” by Common

 

Born Lonnie Rashid Lynn in Chicago, Illinois, Common changed his name from Common Sense to become a highly successful rap performer, writer, and actor. His debut album Can I Borrow a Dollar? was well-received, while his follow-up album Resurrection was critically acclaimed. This single, like much romantic hip-hop anthems are far removed from Hip Hop’s origins as a streetwise style, with strong political undercurrents, its plaintive lyrics erupting over an instantly memorable rhythm. “There are times when you need someone, I will be by your side, there is a light that shines, special for you and me.”

 

“What You Want, ”by Ma$e featuring Total

 

The video for this smoothly melodic rap song is decidedly tongue-in-cheek, featuring a protagonist fending off numerous phone calls from potential suitors about timetabling a romantic rendezvous. But it never takes itself too seriously, meaning you don’t have to take anything at face value. Instead, you and your partner can revel in the warm sentiments of the rap. “Tell me what you want from me, take a look at what you see, let me know if it’s right here, something you can have for years?”

 

“Best I Ever Had,” by Drake

 

Canadian rapper Drake needs little introduction and is so popular that at one point he was responsible for a considerable chunk of his nation’s annual GDP! This is a classic example of his style, with earnest rapping over a basic bit, while the video is certainly eyecatching, featuring amply-endowed female basketball players charging onto the screen in tight vests, in slow motion. But as with much of his work, there is so much more to the song than the flashy visuals, its endearing sentiments capable of melting hearts.

 

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