He was skeptical about the weird Timbaland instrumental. Jay-Z and Bun B deliver suave, confident verses, but Pimp C is where the track really gets interesting. “Big Pimpin’” is East meets South, with Jay-Z teaming up with UGK for an unforgettable collaboration. Black Thought would later play homage to this classic track in 2002 on “Thought Work.” 244. The busy production from DJ Polo builds on Kool’s manic energy, making for a hip hop song that was mind-blowing for the time, and continues to impress today. “Men At Work” is the blueprint for how dense rhymes can be, with Kool G Rap cramming so many references and punchlines into his energetic verses, and somehow making it all rhyme. It has that grime of the East Coast but with the G-Funk glamour of the West, making for an engaging contrast against the icy bravado of the Lady’s lyrics, proving her ability as a West Coast legend. Lady of Rage – “Afro Puffs”ĭeath Row’s Lady of Rage released “Afro Puffs” as her first single in ’94, and few rappers could claim to have such a hard-hitting song as their first ever track. There’s the dense rhyme schemes of Biggie, the animated flow of Busta, and more – this track is packed with a phenomenal all-star cast.
Rampage, the Notorious B.I.G., LL Cool J & Busta Rhymes – “Flava in Ya Ear (Remix)”Ĭompetition is a huge part of hip hop, with listeners always debating who has the best verse on any given track, but for “Flava In Ya Ear (Remix)”, there’s just too much talent to decide. This braggadocious track marks when Thug became closer to Birdman and Rich Gang, making it a crucial moment for his career. He boasts about his rise to fame with his signature melodic tone, joined by Quan and Birdman who build on his energy with their fiery verses over bouncy trap production.
Young Thug has a wild, addictive energy that feels impossible to capture on a track, and yet “Lifestyle” showcases exactly that charisma to the fullest. Young Thug & Rich Homie Quan – “Lifestyle” The bass is heavy, his bars are witty and vicious, and the samples create this grand atmosphere, making it a track as powerful as it is memorable. It’s the song that launched Bobby into the mainstream, sparking the iconic ‘Shmoney Dance’ which trended online, which inevitably led even more people to find his music. “Hot Ni**a” is explosive, it’s catchy, and it’s iconic. The production, too, is undeniable, with seven different songs sampled, blended into this jazzy thumper. They go back and forth in the middle of the track, hyping one another up even more. Funke have an incredible energy, yelling every word with unrivalled charisma. “Chief Rocka”, a song so good it’s become the defining track for Lords of the Underground’s sound. So let’s get into it, this is part one of the top 250 greatest hip hop songs of all time. We have four more parts to go, so make sure to stay tuned for the rest of our list, where we’ll be counting down even more classic tracks from the biggest names in hip hop history. Fresh and the Get Fresh Crew’s 1985 hit “The Show.” We’ll also delve into some of the most iconic songs from the ’90s and early 2000s, like Raekwon’s “Ice Cream” and Chamillionaire’s “Ridin’.” And of course, we’ll cover some of the most recent standout tracks from modern-day artists, like Lil Baby’s powerful protest song “The Bigger Picture.” Cole, hip hop has continuously pushed the boundaries of what music can be, both sonically and lyrically.Īs we kick off this list, we’ll explore some of the earliest classics of the genre, such as Doug E. From the pioneers of the genre like Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five to the modern icons like Kendrick Lamar and J. Hip hop has been a cultural force for over four decades, and over that time, we’ve seen the rise of some of the greatest artists of all time. We’re kicking off our list with some of the most iconic tracks in the history of the genre, featuring legends such as Kool Moe Dee, Wu-Tang Clan, Raekwon, Jay-Z, and more. No.Welcome to the ultimate list of the top 250 best rap songs of all time, where we will be counting down some of the greatest hip hop tracks ever created. The Rolling Stone list is based on the results of a survey conducted on numerous notable hip hop musicians and journalists, who were all asked to select their favourite hip hop songs. Rolling Stone's 50 Greatest Hip Hop Songs of All Time Return to the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version
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