Western Hip-Hop Popularity Rankings [2025]

EnzoDJ Snake, Offset, 21 Savage, Sheck Wes & Gucci Mane85rank/position

DJ Snake, Sheck Wes – Enzo ft. Offset, 21 Savage, Gucci Mane

Set to a vibrant beat, this track grabs listeners’ hearts with artists’ confidence-filled lyrics.

Released in April 2019, it was included on DJ Snake’s album “Carte Blanche.” Producer DJ Snake reportedly spent about two years crafting it from his encounter with Sheck Wes, completing it with an all-star lineup.

It’s recommended for those who want to enjoy hip-hop dance, featuring powerful rhythms and a striking flow.

Once you hear it, your body will start moving naturally.

Gone Till NovemberWyclef Jean86rank/position

Wyclef Jean, Canibus – Gone Till November (Official Video)

A gem of a mid-tempo ballad where an unprecedentedly dazzling strings arrangement melds with a sophisticated hip-hop beat.

Wyclef Jean’s wistful yet powerful vocals brilliantly capture the complex emotions of a man who throws himself into dangerous work for the sake of the one he loves.

Released in November 1997, this work boldly succeeded in its collaboration with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, becoming a major hit that reached No.

7 on the U.

S.

Billboard chart and No.

3 in the U.

K.

The sweeping orchestration by Sonny Kompanek and the striking music video directed by Francis Lawrence are also highlights.

Anyone who has experienced parting from someone dear will find this universal story resonates deeply.

Back 2 Back ft. Potter PayperTunde87rank/position

Tunde – Back 2 Back ft. Potter Payper [Music Video]

Let me introduce “Back 2 Back ft.

Potter Payper,” a track that pulls you in with its storytelling.

This piece is crafted by Tande, featuring Potter Payper.

The song kicks off with a man breaking down a door, and from there the story unfolds.

One highlight is the layer of social irony woven throughout.

Also pay attention to the mic relay between the two and the sections where their voices harmonize—their performance is perfectly in sync.

Are You That Somebody?Aaliyah88rank/position

Aaliyah – Are You That Somebody (Original Video)

The latest “Top 250 Songs of the 1990s,” released in September 2022 by the renowned American music site Pitchfork, was boldly revamped to reflect its impact on today’s music industry and culture, and it became a major topic among music fans.

All five of the top spots were taken by female artists, and particularly noteworthy within this edition’s theme of Black music is Aaliyah’s “Are You That Somebody?” at No.

3.

A genius singer who tragically died in an accident at the young age of 22—and someone even Hikaru Utada admired—Aaliyah released “Are You That Somebody?” in 1998.

Interestingly, it wasn’t included on an original studio album; it was written specifically for the film Dr.

Dolittle.

Produced by Timbaland, the hitmaking producer who would dominate the charts from the 2000s onward, the track brilliantly fuses streetwise hip-hop vibes with refined R&B and pop elements, achieving major commercial success.

Aaliyah’s restrained vocal delivery is entirely different from singers who belt with soulful power, and precisely for that reason, the song’s exceptional coolness stands out.

Within such an information-dense track, her composed vocal style influenced many artists.

Now, in the 2020s, many young artists are emerging who are influenced by ’90s R&B.

By listening to this song—which already radiates a classic sheen—you can trace the roots of today’s R&B-oriented singers.

Bring Em OutT.I.89rank/position

T.I. – Bring Em Out (Official Video)

A proud anthem by T.

I.

, one of America’s quintessential hip-hop artists.

Its commanding message that flaunts presence and success, paired with an irresistible beat, has continued to captivate listeners since its release in October 2004.

Representing Atlanta-born Southern hip-hop, this track was launched as the lead single from the album Urban Legend through a stellar collaboration with producer Swizz Beatz.

It has also been widely embraced in the sports world, notably used as the Miami Heat’s player introduction music during the 2006 NBA Finals.

Brimming with power and energy, this song is perfect for getting pumped before a game or staying motivated during training.

Wild For The NightA$AP ROCKY ft. Skrillex, Birdy Nam Nam90rank/position

A$AP Rocky – Wild for the Night (Official Audio) ft. Skrillex, Birdy Nam Nam

As an energetic, dance floor–ready track, it has gained high popularity in the nightclub scene.

Its appeal lies in a new sound that crosses the boundaries between hip-hop and electronic music.

Released as a promotional single in January 2013, it peaked at number 80 on the Billboard Hot 100.

A$AP Rocky’s smooth rap style and Skrillex’s energetic beats make this work stand out.

It’s a recommended track for those who want to go all out on the dance floor or create a cool hip-hop dance.

Rollin’ StoneMuddy Waters91rank/position

Muddy Waters – Rollin’ Stone

Muddy Waters, whose unusual name literally means “muddy water,” was born in Mississippi and moved to Chicago in 1943.

He was one of the artists who brought the Southern music known as the blues to the North.

In 1950, he released a version of the frequently sung Southern song “Catfish Blues,” retitled “Rollin’ Stone.” The famous rock band The Rolling Stones also took their name from this song.