While I think that statements like this miss the mark, I can't deny the awesomeness of classic hip hop tracks. There are just tons of songs that are just simply undeniably *good*.
In order to keep up with the summer theme I've got going, and because I love summer-time songs, I'll be digging up some that fit into such categories!
100/100
Of course, this list could not be complete without this song. Cuz damn it feels good to be a gangsta. It was featured in none other than the timeless classic Office Space. In case you've forgotten, here you go:
100/100
R.I.P. Big Pun. A classic. Timeless. Etc. Words to live by: I'm not a player, I just (crush) a lot. Ahaha. Oh and in case you are really white, Big Pun is just short for Big Punisher.
Bonus: For those of you who diss on Incubus, man, get outtah here.
98/100
Off Nas' 2001 album "Stillmatic", this track definitely very underrated, under recognized, under ... well under something. Samples Tears for Fears' "Everybody Wants to Rule the World", which is definitely a quality track in and of itself. Heck Amerie is on this track which doubles its awesomeness points, pretty much automatically.
100/100
This is how we chill. Need I say more?
100/100
Some of you will think "Tracy Chapman" at the beginning of this song. Others of you will think "Nice and Smooth". In essence, you're both correct. A truly amazing song that deals with real life problems such as AIDS, poverty, and drugs. And sometimes I feel like there Ain't a Damned Thing Changed since 1991.
nice n smooth - sometimes i rhyme slow
Bonus: Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car" was sampled in this song. It's incredible. Fantastic. 100/100, easily.
100/100
Another socially conscious song from Arrested Development. Also, it makes me sad when people think of the TV show first, rather than the group. This group deserves to shine and while there are many that know them, it is nearly not enough. Hip hop isn't dead but damn, songs like this? Haven't heard 'em.
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