It has the 2 classic singles "Ante Up" and "Cold As Ice" which are some of the craziest bangers of all time, some great east coast productions (including 6 DJ Premier beats) and an outstanding performance from both Lil' Fame and Billy Danz. A frenetic drum blast supplies the backdrop while the chorus gets its riveting effect from a group of children now old enough to enlist in the military. In the 21 st century, the evolution of rapping became so popular, that it gifted its audience with a huge collection of several fantastic rap songs, that being the Best Rap Songs of the 2000s, which would be discussed in this article further. "Blinded by the Lights" is a smart, intense bit from the narrative that encapsulates the protagonist's helplessness. It's impossible to fully appreciate the genius of this concert favorite until you've seen hip-hop fans leap up in excitement as Jay-Z delves into an exercise in lyricism. But you simply can't turn it off because his flow is so damn infectious. This concludes my personal top 5 Hip Hop and R&B songs from the 2000’s. These songs embody the spirit of the 2000s. Powerfully plumbed with acoustic guitar, though the production is lo-fi. The Black Eyed Peas scored two number ones in 2009 with " Boom Boom Pow " … Cappadonna & Ghostface) - "10 Bricks", The Foreign Exchange - "All That You Are", Jay-Z (ft. Alicia Keys) - "Empire State of Mind", Terror Squad (feat. Raekwon serves up a certified Wu banger, alongside Ghostface Killah and Inspectah Deck. Most impressive is how seamless Kanye's social commentary and Shirley Bassey's extolling of diamonds mesh. 2. Among the greatest rap songs of all time. 7. It's their best collection of songs, a very intense affair of 70+ minutes of pure hardcore hip hop. Rap-A-Lot Records/Rap-A-Lot 2K Records, Inc. Devin is known for propagating the green gospel. Carter Enterprises, LLC distributed as Roc Nation. Check Buck Marley's comical rhymes from Buck Marley: "See when the sunshine come out, the Lamborghini somehow had the haters mad, looking at me with they tongue out.". Roc-A-Fella was the dominant crew of the decade. While everyone else was preoccupied with the next big bassline, Andre 3000 kept it simple. There’s a new trend seeping through pop music, and we’re hoping it will saturate it: early-2000s Southern hip hop is back. His flow on "Hip-Hop 101" is crispier than vanilla wafers. The ingredient for this runaway smash? The Jazzmeister cooks up a soulful concoction, while the Smoothsmith lays his rhymes in the cut. ' Incomplete. . 16:20. "Boom" is the sound of a heavyweight champ sparring with himself. Rich Boy made a splash in 2006 with his ubiquitous hit single, "Throw Some D's," which spawned a kabillion remixes, including the one that ultimately set off Kanye West's campaign for Graduation.. A slightly faster, albeit equally melancholic, version of the song is the framework for Dilla's "Time: Donut of the Heart," off his critically-acclaimed 2006 album, Donuts. Raekwon - Only Built 4 Cuban Linx.. Pt II. Grammy Awards Best Rap Album Winners (by Year), The 50 Best Summer Rap Songs of the 2000s, The 10 Best Michael Jackson Samples in Rap, T.I. Lupe Fiasco feat. 's multi-syllabic flow make this a quadruple whammy of star power. In addition to making the Hot 100's top 40, “A Puro Dolor” topped the Hot Latin Songs chart in April 2000, reigning for a then-record 20 weeks. Jemini avoids that criticism by sarcastically urging kids to do drugs on a song titled "Don't Do Drugs," while Danger Mouse keeps the beat bubbly. "What's Golden" hearkens to Jurassic 5's mission statement. Twista feat Kanye West & Jamie Foxx — "Slow Jamz". joined the boys onstage for a Grammy performance on her due date. Swagga Like Us - Jay Z (feat Kanye West, Lil Wayne and TI). "First of all, f--k you to every one of y'all." 79. This hilarious paean to booger sugar had all the girls (and some fellas) fiendin' for N.E.R.D goodness. Presenting DX’s picks for the 30 best underground Hip Hop albums dropped since the year 2000. The single gained so much success it was additionally nominated at the Grammy Music Awards the following year for Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group. Musically accessible, but no less intriguing than "Ether." The song's hazed-out jazzy vibe, coupled with Tech's psychopathic recital, is incredibly chilling. One of his most memorable performances arrived on the Darrien Brockington-aided gem "All That You Are.". 1943. "One Mic" builds up gradually and explodes into a torrent of explosive rhymes. He doesn't disappoint on the mic either: "Martin with no Gina,” he quips on “Flashing Lights,” while Dwele rides shotgun. Erick holds his own, but Mr. Gaye puts on a hell of a performance from the other side. Merging conscious rhymes with old-school beats was the forte. What you know about that? Kanye West & Lil Wayne), Emanon (Feat.Exile and Aloe Blacc) - "The Words", The Roots - "Rising Up" (Feat. 6. 1944. Missy Elliott — "Get Ur Freak On" ft. Ludacris (2001) When you’re hammered, this song is angelic. 3. A modern masterpiece. "Stan" unmasks a vulnerable Eminem, one that turns up the pathos several notches while barely raising his voice. It went on to become his first chart-topping single and inspired a remix craze that went on for years. Jill Scott - Daydreamin'. You couldn't go anywhere in 2000 without hearing Barrington Levy's voice, followed by Shyne's gritty flow. Sisqo. In the midst of his battle with Nas, Jay-Z needed a magical moment. One mindless phrase repeated over and over and over and over until it becomes irresistible. Hot Rap Songs is a record chart published by the music industry magazine Billboard which ranks the most popular hip hop songs in the United States. Eminem's songwriting prowess is part of what made him one of the premier MCs of the 2000s. Ciara & Fat Man Scoop) - "Lose Control", Rhymefest - "Angry Black Man on an Elevator", Kanye West (ft. Lupe Fiasco) - "Touch the Sky", Mike Jones - "Still Tippin'" (Ft. Ghostface Killah performing at The Meadows Festival. Luckily for us, some mean bastard took his doobie away and Devin lived to tell the beautiful tale of "Doobie Ashtray" possible. Too bad, 50 doesn't craft hooks like this anymore. Best Rap Songs Of The Decade (2010-2020) #3. “Exhibit C” embodies everything people admire about Jay Electronica—a combo of compelling confessionals and convincing boasts, delivered in a charismatic manner. Tense, dark, paranoid. LiveAbout uses cookies to provide you with a great user experience. Best of all, it went down easy no matter what kind of dance you were doing in the club. Personally, this music is so easy to listen to and that made it hard to pick and rank my favorites. Jay-Z and Beanie Sigel) - "What We Do", Missy Elliott (feat. Kanye came to his rescue on the back of this Jackson 5-sampling anthem from The Blueprint. Henry Adaso has written about hip-hop since 2005 and founded the award-winning blog The Rap Up. Reflection Eternal's debut, Train of Thought, will go down as one of the best hip-hop albums of the 2000s, thanks to timeless tunes like "The Blast" and "Four Women." More of a standout than any of Jigga’s rhymes is the brilliant display of exceptionally strong vocals from Ms. Keys. Narrowing it down to simply 5 songs was way harder than I had expected. Island Def Jam Music Group/Columbia Records. They couldn't have foreseen the emergence of Vuvuzelas or Octomom's prominence, but they had everything else covered on "B.O.B. And if you happened to be a UGK fan back then, you probably recall doing backflips as soon as you heard Bun go, "It's the big southern rappin' pimp Presario.". On the 9th Wonder-laced "And This Is For...," Murs imbues the topic with the insight, bite, and nuance it truly deserved. 1. I Wanna Know. Top 100 R&B Songs in 2000. 1946. Jadakiss - Why (featuring Anthony Hamilton). Spun by The Neptunes, "Southern Hospitality" grew to be a club requisite in the early 2000s. Produced by the late great J Dilla and inspired by Common's ex Erykah Badu, "The Light" warmed up many nights throughout the 2000s. 1942. Good Life ,' Kanye West. 1945. Exile serves up the poignant production on this moment of uplift from 2005's The Waiting Room. "All I Do Is Think of You" is a favorite among Jackson 5 fans. "Good music transcends all physical limits," Murs rhymed atop 9th's deft interpretation of "You're Winning" by Crackin'. Then you hit the repeat button. A brother can dream, right? So here are The Best Rap Remixes Since 2000. Arguably their best LP, Stankonia, scored 5 mics in The Source and spawned three of the year's most popular songs: the ferocious "B.O.B.," the swaggerlicious "So Fresh, So Clean," and this here baby-mama-drama anthem "Ms. 4. ", IDJ/S. Bass-heavy breaks and quirky samples surround the green-aided exchange between Dilla and Lib on this standout from 2003's Champion Sound. Little did we know, at the time, that Cudi planned to make a career out of stoner jams. as a missile metaphor to challenge their peers to go hard or go home: "Don't pull the thang out unless you plan to bang.". And "Eternal Sunshine (The Pledge)" is no ordinary rap song. Few newbies ever get an opportunity to split a single with a big enchilada. Andre 3000 and Big Boi, in their creative ebullience, dazzled with 2000's Stankonia. Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time to take a trip down memory lane and explore the best rap songs of the 2000s. Their top single "Black Mags" is a sonic collision of different styles and genres, from hyphy to boom bap. 1940s. Snoop dropped this one in the hovering humidity of '04 and watched it sit on No.1 for three weeks. Anthony Hamilton) - "Why", Elzhi (feat. Wayne devotes each verse to a specific element of hip-hop, doling out countless quotables along the way. Fat Joe & Remy Ma) - "Lean Back", Snoop Dogg (ft. Pharrell Williams) - "Drop It Like It's Hot", Ludacris (feat. Perfect for a mid-tempo workout session. It's undoubtedly one of the greatest diss songs in the history of hip-hop. Ahh, the good ol' days when every rap single posed a question to the listener. The H-Town triumvirate of Mike, Slim, and Paul should be somewhere near the top of that list for spearheading Houston's momentary chokehold on hip-hop. THE WORLD) has spoken, and we present to you the most comprehensive list of 2013’s best rap songs. Swagga Like UsJAY-Z, T.I., Kanye West, Lil Wayne • Swagga Like Us. Dido's ethereal crooning adds more soot to the tale. When Kanye used the chart-topping "Touch the Sky" as a vehicle to ferry Lupe Fiasco to the big scene, Lupe seized the opportunity and gave one of the most memorable guest performances of the decade. And they held onto those values all the way to the end of the group's run in 2007. Mainstream acclaim aside, this album was really a solid listen that showcased Em having more fun musically while still providing the psycho white boy … Wait, what are those things standing upright at the base of your skin? It was musical irrigation to our souls the first time it washed over the summer airwaves. Reflection Eternal's debut, Train of Thought, will go down as one of the best hip-hop albums of the 2000s, thanks to timeless tunes like "The Blast" and "Four Women." It's the very song that helped spur the Def Jux revolution. The ballad, which appears on Jackson 5's Moving Violation, is also one of the group's most sampled tunes. 3. 2. 1. Joe. Strong songwriting and instrumentation as well as respect for influences. Nina Simone's beautiful art survives on this sprawling epic, as Kweli confronts the social pain afflicting Black women everywhere. The second half of the song reminds us of the many reasons Q-Tip has managed to remain a strong force. "Get Ur Freak On" is a testament to her array of artistic strengths. The result is a cohesive gem that sent ripples across the airwaves. One of Nas' finest moments. Nas and a bunch of others made something of a contest out of documenting the historic election. Outkast and Raekwon hadn’t collaborated since Aquemini and this track – with an amazing closing verse from Andre –showed us why they needed to do it again. Dwayne Carter dons his overalls and proceeds to stitch his ailing patients one after the other. Aasim is not a household name, but he should be. Andre 3000 of Outkast performing at The Grammy Awards. It relies on a simple plot: a boy loses money, gets a girl, loses the girl, finds the money. Weezy goes on a free-verse rampage, rambling about everything under the sun. A dense soundscape of shimmering piano licks over a classic breakbeat and thumping bass is the recipe for an instant banger. Backed by Hi-Tek's ominously slamming beat and Dion's inspiring chorus, Young Buck and Outlawz invent a new genre: hardcorerapsoulnica. Lupe’s skateboard anthem made the world take notice of the Chi-Town MC’s push for the return of the art of storytelling sorely needed in this decade. Jay Electronica is no ordinary rapper. EJ Hersom/DoD News (Publicly shared via Wikimedia Commons). And after way too many months, it’s finally time to look at the last decade of R&B and hip-hop remixes. The glorious midtempo throb of "Rising Up" outshines everything on Rising Down. Orbiting around a bombastic Billy Squire sample, "Fix Up, Look Sharp" grabs your ear instantly and keeps ringing even after the last note has dropped. Em instructs you to "lose yourself in the moment," while the beat motivates you to move your feet. Theme music for any revolution. Its simplicity only accentuates the sound of Jay’s heartbreaking. J-Live - The Best Part (2001) This is one of the most slept-on Hip Hop albums ever, and it easily is one of the best of the 2000’s decade. It combines disparate elements that have no business being in the same pot together: Indian strings, tribal drums, Chinese gibberish. Lloyd, “Get It Shawty” 73. & Jay-Z - "Swagga Like Us" (Feat. Mash Out Posse came out the door with a loud bang and sustained that intensity throughout the 2000s. Ak's code of ethics is simple: If it makes Bob Marley turn in his grave, don't do it. 3:27. Shady Records/Aftermath Records/Interscope Records. But it’s only one part of the equation. West demonstrated that a rap song could marry the mainstream to the Messiah and make it both sonically dynamic and commercially viable. 'I Get Money,' 50 Cent. Diddy, Black Rob & Mark Curry — "Bad Boy For Life". North Carolina MC Phonte teamed up with Dutch beatsmith Nicolay on 2004's Connected. 0:30. As deadly as the bullets that pierced his skin and nearly claimed his life. Loud and languorous, "Still Tippin'" captured the essence of southern hospitality in 2004. It was more than anyone had bargained for. Wale & Chrisette Michele), Rakim, Nas, Kanye, & KRS-One - "Classic (Better Than I've Ever Been)", Lupe Fiasco (ft. Jill Scott) - "Daydreamin'", Immortal Technique – "Dance with the Devil", Blackalicious (feat. From the goofy concept to the way the beat is tailor-made to suit each artist, "Int'l Players Anthem" is flawless. He has written for "Vibe," MTV, Rap Rehab, and more. My generation is carpooling with doom and disease." [4][5][6], As a response to the music industry's move away from physical retail-available singles in the late 1990s, Billboard revamped the chart from a sales-based chart to an airplay-based chart in 2002. Mariah Carey earned four number-one singles, including the best-performing single of the decade " We Belong Together ". Best Rap Songs Of The Decade (2010-2020) #2. Jay’s imagery is impressive. The Best Part was recorded between 1996 to 1999, featuring production by Prince Paul, DJ Premier, and Pete Rock. The other part comes from Just Blaze’s musically rich soundboard. Perfect ring walkout jam. 16:20. "In Da Club" sat atop every chart in every country and scored a few Grammy nods for Fif. Cham's octane-flow approach is only rivaled by the fast-tongued Krayzie Bone here. 1. But with a Rembrandt hanging behind him the whole time. J-Kwon — "Tipsy". Slim Thug and Paul Wall), The Game - "Hate It or Love It" (Ft. 50 Cent), Kanye West - "Diamonds (From Sierra Leone)". 5:29. M.O.P. No punching bags, either. Like your big brother giving you the "do good, live right" spiel before going away to college. Drop It Like It's Hot" by Snoop Dogg featuring Pharrell, which originally topped the chart for … Isn't that what comes to mind when we hear the words "music" and "Marvin"? Fuel your workout with the top 50 best workout songs of the 2000’s.Exercise harder, longer, and stronger with the right music to pump you up. The Game feat. Missy quickly became a favorite in the 2000s on the strength of her progressive production and innovative videos. ", "Candy Shop", "Hate It or Love It" and "Just a Lil Bit"—and tied with Bow Wow and Kanye West for the most number-one singles for any artist during this period. This giddy lyrical back-and-forth is a good enough reason to pick up eLZhi's The Preface. I need it from the top! "Hot in Herre" was supposed to be a summer single, but the St. Louis native got more than he bargained for. 's star-stuffed single instantly became an inescapable radio hit, club banger, and summer staple in 2008. Ne-Yo, “Mirror” 71. DC Loves Dilla - 9th Annual Tribute and Fundraiser (2014). 1947. Usher accumulated seven number-one entries and 42 weeks atop the chart throughout the 2000s. Once that deceptively smooth piano loop drops, you immediately think these guys are about to sing you a lullaby. In this corner wearing green trunks, representing Detroit, Royce da 5'9"! Sadly, as with all things, over time, the greatest parts of an era tend to be washed away, forgotten about until stumbled upon by accident. To crown it all, a heavily pregnant M.I.A. Well, it's heavy, compelling, a deeply moving jam that sucks you in until you're devoid of sunlight. Not only did the Windy City send three albums to 07's Top 10; it also introduced us to this cool duo. You can play this at a retirement home and watch old souls get excited about a line dance. "Daylight" is the perfect theme song for a walk through a cold night. This song has enough bounce to get your adrenaline flowing any day, any weather. The 2000s were a decade of quantity over quality — trust me, there are WAY more remixes floating around during that era than you remember, hence this tardy post. made considerable strides in the 2000s because of songs like "How About Some Hardcore" and "Ante Up." Rather than contrive a common ground, both men embraced their differences and left us with an event record. It doesn't matter if you're a backpacker, a purist, or a southern rap aficionado, this is one anthem you won't forget anytime soon. When he's down and out, his doobie is all he has. If "Chemical Calisthenics" didn't help you ace your Chemistry class, you're doing it wrong. Just Blaze does his best Mathematics impression on this "Mighty Healthy" sequel. Where most rappers tend to approach their side gigs lightly, Tay attacked every beat on Connected as if his career depended on it. "Daydreamin'" is a colorful blend of poetry, blues, and hip-hop. MF DOOM reached the height of his creativity in the 2000s. Written by Al Shipley . David Shankbone/Wikimedia Commons (CC by 3.0). Oh man, the good ol' days when Timbaland was cranking out club knockers every other Tuesday. Too many songs on Fishscale either veered too far left of Wu mantra or stuck too close to home. Top that. [9] "Drop It Like It's Hot" by Snoop Dogg featuring Pharrell, which originally topped the chart for 10 weeks from November 2004 to January 2005,[10][11] was the number-one single on the Billboard decade-end Rap Songs chart. About “Top 100 Rap Songs of 2013” The RG community (i.e. While this might have looked like a doomed collaboration on paper, it turned out to be one of the most enjoyable songs of summer 2007. It's bouncy enough for the club and frenetic enough for the gym. 15 Hip Hop Songs From the 2000s You Forgot About. A bouncy anthem simultaneously showcasing DP's versatility and underlining their commitment to activism. The reconciliation was just as historic as the battle. The Streets - A Grand Don't Come for Free. While this is the highest selling album of the 2000s in Hip Hop, I think it is the 2nd best Eminem album. [7][8], By the end of the 2000s, 89 singles had topped the Rap Songs chart, with the final number-one hit being "Empire State of Mind" by Jay-Z featuring Alicia Keys. Top 10 Rap Songs of 2000s (suggested 8 times) To vote, use the individual suggestions below. Three legendary MCs and one MC known for his legendary hubris celebrate Nike's Air Force 1. David Banner serves up an orchestral sound-bed, while The King kicks street wisdom to young trappers in the struggle. This is the hymn of a man at peace with the sound of his own voice. Classic Rhymefest humor ("I'm Saddam, except I got weapons") sprinkled with Classic Rhymefest musings ("They sold MySpace for $500 million/They sold YouTube for $1.6 billion/And you're in the project fighting over a building"). [2][7] Named Hot Rap Tracks, the new chart's rankings were based on each track's estimated audience, as monitored by Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems from a panel of 134 radio stations. With a flip of the beat, a bubbly rap song descends into a somber subway banger, as Tip recalls his days as a young MC. Featuring artists such as Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, Azealia Banks and a whole lot of Drake, check out their list of the best 14 hip-hop songs of the decade... 212 - Azealia Banks (2012) Nelly — "Hot In Herre". Two revered groups merge forces for the first time and yield a pulverizing hip-hop moment. Portland's Lifesavas paint a solemn and sincere portrait of life as an underground rapper, highlighting some frustrations and funnies that artists and fans can easily identify. [7] Speaking of the changes, Billboard stated that the new chart "more accurately reflects rap's most popular acts. Already a respected producer, Kanye West demonstrates his sonic range on "Flashing Lights." In other words, pure joy crystallized into an impossibly catchy dance cut. Kid Cudi's trippy psych-jam became the go-to song for lonely stoners in the 2000s. Mariah Carey, “Shake It Off” 75. [2][3] The first song to reach number one on Hot Rap Singles during the 2000s was "Hot Boyz" by Missy Elliott featuring Nas, Eve and Q-Tip, which spent a record 18 weeks atop the chart from December 1999 to March 2000. Brother Ali rails against the status quo. The Roots later used the same track as for the album closer, "Can't Stop This" on 2007's Game Theory. "10 Bricks" is a movie on wax, replete with vivid descriptions and rewind-worthy metaphors. That unmistakable bling tug filled the floor quicker than a money rain. Pharrell Williams) - "Southern Hospitality", Chamillionaire (ft. Krayzie Bone) - "Ridin'", Jadakiss (feat. Big Boi performing at the Best Buy Theater in Times Square New York for the Advertising Week party. Imagine if Jay-Z teamed up with Nas and Rakim for a remix. By now, everyone had learned one thing: never bet against The Neptunes. This one was so hot it inspired Weird Al's "White & Nerdy" remix. This jam about survival helped Kweli make the transition from member of a dynamic duo to a strong solo artist. On "Lights Please," the Roc Nation signee manages to cram an epistle's worth of social commentary into four minutes without wandering off into preachy territory. "Drive" starts out with El spewing lines like, "C'mon ma, can I borrow the keys? Amy Winehouse, “Tears Dry on Their Own” 74. Jiggaman and UGK teamed up to give us this sure-shot in the summer of 2000. Second only to The Diary. Includes songs from all your favorite 2000’s artists such as Jay Z, Linkin Park, Jimmy Eat World, Justin Timberlake, Eminem, blink 182 and more.Get this 2000’s workout playlist with Apple Music or for free with Spotify. OutKast used the eerily prescient "B.O.B." Mike Skinner's A Grand Don't Come for Free was a flawless album. I would've liked to be a fly on the wall to see Duhamel's reaction when he first heard this gem of a song. Hey hip-hop, your future is in safe hands. It's arguably the biggest hit to ever come out of Texas. Petey Pablo — "Freek-A-Leek". But when you take away his refuge, it's like stealing a fat kid's lunch. "Shakey Dog" worked because it found that sweet spot in the middle. 0:30. How many artists can claim to have placed their hood on the map with just one single? Fantasia, “Free Yourself” If you partied at the dawn of the century, you must have encountered this bouncy trifle at some point. Best Rap Songs Of The Decade (2010-2020) Pt. Also appears on these Year End Charts. Jay-Z and Alicia Keys - Empire State of Mind. Dwele) - "Flashing Lights", Jay Electronica - "Eternal Sunshine (The Pledge)", Freeway (feat. "Yesterday," a standout cut from Atmosphere's, finds Slug reminiscing about his father's days on earth. 5. Snoop Dogg (feat. The beat, courtesy of the late great Roc Raida, will have you reaching for Bengay from too much head bobbing. "Ante Up" is further proof that their albums should come with the following warning sticker: "Repeated listens may lead to violence against things.". Jay flips the theme music from Eternal Sunshine into a gorgeous hip-hop gem. This decade continued with the diversification of styles in hip hop, such as crunk, snap and alternative, and saw an increase in its mainstream popularity around the world. 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