Kanye West Popular Song Ranking [2025]

Thank YouBusta Rhymes ft. Q-Tip, Kanye West, Lil Wayne29rank/position

Busta Rhymes – Thank You ft. Q-Tip, Kanye West, Lil Wayne

It’s a track by American rappers Busta Rhymes and Q-Tip, featuring Kanye West and Lil Wayne.

It was released as a digital download in 2013 and became a major hit worldwide.

The song samples Alicia Myers’s 1981 track “I Want to Thank You.”

No ApologiesConsequence & Kanye West30rank/position

No Apologies

A long-awaited reunion track by Consequence and Kanye West, both active in the American hip-hop scene, has arrived.

Their first collaboration since 2005, the song is rooted in a boom-bap style, blending a nostalgic vibe with positive lyrics.

The words, expressing confidence and strength on the road to success, reflect the boldness and determination that have defined their careers, resonating with listeners.

Released in July 2024, the track is also drawing attention as a symbol of West’s return to musical activity.

It’s a must-listen not only for hip-hop fans but also for anyone seeking the courage to follow their own path.

ForeverDrake, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Eminem31rank/position

Drake, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Eminem – Forever

The 2009 classic “Forever,” featuring Canadian rapper Drake alongside world-famous rappers Eminem, Lil Wayne, and Kanye West—central figures in the hip-hop scene—also made waves in Japan, and today feels like an unbelievably rare collaboration.

They rap sharp, pointed lyrics about their own backgrounds, yet the song also conveys a certain sense of loneliness and melancholy.

The dynamic ebb and flow unique to a collaboration feels great, making it a perfect track for a summer night.

No Church In The WildJAY Z, Kanye West32rank/position

Jay-Z & Kanye West – No Church In The Wild ft. Frank Ocean, The-Dream

A collaboration by American hip-hop artists Jay-Z, Kanye West, and Frank Ocean.

It is included on the 2011 album Watch the Throne.

The track samples Spooky Tooth’s 1968 song Sunshine Help Me, and it has been used as an entrance theme by the MLB team San Francisco Giants and the NBA team Brooklyn Nets.

Murder to ExcellenceJAY Z, Kanye West33rank/position

Japanese teaser trailer for the movie 'Black Adam' — In theaters Friday, December 2, 2022

Black Adam, the film making waves for featuring Dwayne Johnson as an antihero.

Its trailer uses the track “Murder to Excellence.” As the title suggests, the song has a dark vibe that fits the movie perfectly.

The track was released in 2011 by rappers Kanye West and Jay-Z.

It’s surprising that a movie matching it so perfectly would be made years later, isn’t it?

New DayJAY Z, Kanye West34rank/position

Jay-Z Kanye West New Day Live Montreal 2011 HD 1080P

This is a track from the 2011 release Watch the Throne, jointly released by Jay-Z and Kanye West, whose popularity extends beyond hip-hop to worldwide acclaim.

It’s a serious track that showcases both artists’ talents as lyricists, touching on everything from family relationships to social issues in America, and it’s interesting that RZA, one of the producers of the song, is mentioned by name.

While it’s not specifically a song addressed to a father, a dad who appreciates hip-hop or club music might be delighted if you introduce him to it.

Blood on the LeavesKanye West35rank/position

Blood On the Leaves

A track by R&B artist Tony Williams featuring soulful vocals.

The vocals are sampled from Nina Simone’s song “Strange Fruit,” and the horn section is sampled from TNGHT’s “RU Ready.” It’s a song that was performed at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards.