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- Outkast, ‘B.O.B’ Stankonia, 2000. Outkast greeted the 21st century with a single that’ll probably still sound ahead of its time in the 22nd: Big Boi and Andre 3000 air millennial anxieties over a genuinely insane beat of jackhammer drums, Hendrix-at-Monterey guitars and massed voices chanting “Power music, electric revival” like a gospel choir conducted by Afrika Bambaataa.
- Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, ‘Adventures of Grandmaster Flash on the Wheels of Steel’ Non-album single, 1981. Using three turntables and a crossfader (a device he invented), 23-year-old Flash created a continuous party jam out of records by Chic, Blondie, Queen and more – showing off frenetic steel-wheels moves and establishing the DJ as a new kind of pop musician.
- Marley Marl, ‘The Symphony’ In Control, Volume 1, 1988. Wizardly producer Marley Marl dials up a beat for the ages – a ferocious drum break and Otis Redding piano loop – and summons the cream of his Juice Crew affiliates.
- Funky 4 + 1, ‘That’s the Joint’ Non-album single, 1980. Nearly 10 minutes and God knows how many bars of exhortations and boasts, sprawling across a hopped-up disco beat.
Sep 27, 2021 · It took some time before artists actually started recording and releasing music, but once they did Hip Hop quickly grew into the most dominant cultural movement in the world. Presented here are what WE consider to be the 100 of the best Hip Hop songs of all time – not ranked, but listed in chronological order.
Dec 16, 2023 · Today, hip-hop is the most popular style of music in the US. In honor of the golden anniversary, take a look back at some of the songs that had a major impact on its legacy — whether it was...
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- Grandmaster Melle Mel and the Furious Five, ‘White Lines’ (1983) Co-written by Melle Mel and Sylvia Robinson (founder of Sugar Hill Records), the ominous warning of the dangers of cocaine is revered for its insinuating bass line.
- Ludacris, featuring Pharrell, ‘Money Maker’ (2006) Walk into any Atlanta strip club and this anthem from one of the city’s most successful exports will be heard.
- Drake, ‘Best I Ever Had’ (2009) Some might not identify Drake as a rapper given his proclivity for coating his rhymes with supple R&B elements. His first No. 1 hit from his inaugural EP, “So Far Gone,” furthers that mindset given the song’s melodic bent, but it also hints at Drake’s musical intentions.
- Rick Ross, ‘Hustlin’’ (2006) The music mogul became an instant success with his first single, which offered a catchphrase (“Every day I’m hustlin’”) couched among his slow-drip rhymes about being a drug-dealing kingpin.
Oct 14, 2023 · The list includes classic tracks like “The Breaks” by Kurtis Blow, “Sucker M.C.’s” by Run DMC, and “Rapper’s Delight” by The Sugarhill Gang, as well as more contemporary hits like “Back That Azz Up” by Juvenile and “Versace” by Migos.
Apr 19, 2024 · A new school of Hip Hop developed, pushing the limits of rap technique and DJing to heights no one ever expected. These are some of the most famous Hip Hop songs from those tremendously important formative years.
Top 100 Hip Hop Hits Of All Time - Greatest Hip Hop Songs Everyone Knows - playlist by Valdiva Tune | Spotify. Preview of Spotify. Sign up to get unlimited songs and podcasts with occasional ads.
