Badass Western music. Tough/edgy music. World classics and recommended popular songs.
This might be sudden, but when you hear “hard-hitting Western music,” what kind of tracks come to mind?
Many people probably think of hip-hop or death metal.
This time, I’ve put together a selection of that kind of “hard-hitting Western music,” with a focus on hip-hop.
From classic West Coast rap of the ’90s to hardcore styles of the 2000s and modern trap, I’ve picked out “badass bangers” from a range of genres.
Even if you’re not into hip-hop, you’ll recognize some of these tracks—so be sure to check them out.
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Badass Western music. Tough, hard-hitting tracks. World-class masterpieces and recommended popular songs (41–50)
Simon SaysPharoahe Monch
Pharoahe Monch is a rapper from Queens, New York, who has been active since 1987.
This track was released as a single from the 1999 album “Internal Affairs” and reached No.
3 on the U.
S.
charts.
Can’t Tell Me NothingKanye West
A track released as a single by Kanye West in 2007.
It reached No.
8 on the U.
S.
charts and was nominated for a Grammy Award.
The cover art was designed by the Japanese artist Takashi Murakami.
No ProblemLil Scrappy
Lil Scrappy is a rapper who has been active in the hip-hop scene in Atlanta and the southeastern United States since 2002.
This track was released as a single in 2004.
The music video was inspired by the film Training Day.
Survival Of The FittestMobb Deep
A track released as a single by Mobb Deep in 1995.
It reached No.
10 on the U.
S.
charts.
Characterized by dark, poetic lyrics, it is considered one of the classic New York hip-hop tracks of the 1990s.
Outfit Feat 21 SavageLil Baby
This is a collaborative track by Lil Baby and 21 Savage from the United States.
Included on the album “WHAM,” released in January 2025, it has drawn attention among hip-hop fans.
Centered on themes of material success and lifestyle, the song confidently flaunts fashion and luxury cars.
It features a modern hip-hop sound infused with Afrobeats elements, marked by catchy rhythms and melodies.
Through the “outfit” as a symbol embodying success, the track showcases the two rappers’ confidence and pride.
Highly recommended for those who want to catch the latest trends in hip-hop.
Hit ‘Em Up (Dirty)2Pac
A classic loved by many heads as the greatest diss track in hip-hop history, “Hit ’Em Up (Dirty)” is a legendary song by West Coast icon 2Pac.
Released as the B-side to “How Do You Want It,” it drew worldwide attention despite being a B-side, partly because it dropped in the midst of the East–West rivalry.
I’ll refrain from delving into the details of the feud and the disses, but that backdrop bleeds through the rap.
If you’re looking for hip-hop that captures the West Coast vibe, this is a must-listen track.
Hit ‘Em Up2Pac
A diss track aimed at East Coast rappers and The Notorious B.
I.
G.
, who was once a friend of 2Pac.
It was released in 1996.
The music video was filmed at a warehouse on Slauson Avenue in Los Angeles.