[Hip-Hop Classics] Timeless HIPHOP / Golden Oldies

Oh Boy (feat. Juelz Santana)Cam’Ron

Cam’Ron – Oh Boy (Clean Version) ft. Juelz Santana

A single from the smash hit album COME HOME WITH ME, his first major success after moving to Roc-A-Fella Records.

Produced by Just Blaze, it samples Rose Royce’s I’M GOING DOWN, sped up for effect.

Alongside JAY-Z’s THE BLUEPRINT, it sparked a wave, becoming a mega-hit.

A mellow tune irresistible to hip-hop fans, it drew major attention and buzz for how well it hits and for the freshness of its sound.

Drop It Like It’s Hot (feat. Pharrell Williams)Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg – Drop It Like It’s Hot (Official Music Video) ft. Pharrell Williams

Snoop Dogg’s underrated gem “Drop It Like It’s Hot.” It has a surreal vibe, doesn’t it? Its distinctive rhythm, built with drums and keyboards, really stands out.

The monochrome music video featuring Snoop Dogg and Pharrell Williams in perfect sync is cool, too.

It’s a classic hip-hop track from Snoop Dogg teaming up with Pharrell Williams, released in 2004, and it became a hit, reaching the Top 10 on charts around the world.

I Know You Got SoulEric B. & Rakim

I Know You Got Soul

Now, this track is both a historic classic and a danceable tune! What really pierces the soul of Black music freaks is its core, funky track-making—it’s that very groove! This is a must-hear among must-hear hip-hop classics you can’t afford to miss… by all means, check it out! I’ll say it twice: the funky groove feels so good, doesn’t it?

In My FeelingsDrake

Drake – In My Feelings

Drake’s mega-hit song that became a worldwide sensation in 2018.

It caught fire on social media and trended under the names “#InMyFeelingsChallenge” and “#KikiChallenge.” While it was primarily a dance challenge at first, a trend emerged where people jumped out of moving cars and danced alongside them.

It escalated into a social phenomenon, with numerous injuries reported.

That’s how massive the hit was.

The minimalist production and deeply resonant bass are masterful.

Old Town Road (Official Movie) ft. Billy Ray CyrusLil Nas X

Lil Nas X – Old Town Road (Official Movie) ft. Billy Ray Cyrus

The 2019 trend: crossovers with country.

Crossovers with hip-hop and R&B feel very fresh.

The country legend Billy Ray Cyrus is portrayed in the music video almost like cosplay.

The movie-style MV is highly compelling.

The punchy jokes you hear are cool, too.

Changes ft. Talent2Pac

2Pac – Changes ft. Talent

A masterpiece has emerged that confronts American social issues head-on, incisively addressing crucial themes such as racism, poverty, and police brutality.

The searing social critique depicted by 2Pac serves as a mirror reflecting the realities of American society at the time, carrying a universal message that remains undimmed to this day.

Set to a striking piano riff sampled from Bruce Hornsby & The Range’s “The Way It Is,” it powerfully voices a desire for social change.

Released in October 1998, it reached No.

32 on the Billboard chart.

In 2000, it was also nominated for a Grammy, earning high acclaim as a landmark in hip-hop.

This is a recommended track for those who want to reflect on society through music and experience the essence of 1990s hip-hop.

Insane In The BrainCypress Hill

Cypress Hill – Insane In The Brain (Official HD Video)

Cypress Hill, a hip-hop group from California, released a string of hits in the late 1990s to early 2000s.

Their signature track, “Insane in the Brain,” is notable for its heavy, irresistible groove and nimble rhymes.

They were also popular in terms of fashion, becoming style icons admired by B-boys.