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Classic Western hip-hop songs recommended for summer

Hip-hop and summer.

Hip-hop often seems to feature summer as a theme, but surprisingly, there aren’t actually that many hit songs that revolve around it.

So, this time I’ve put together a selection of Western hip-hop tracks perfect for summer!

I’ve picked songs that not only explicitly focus on summer, but also tracks that are beloved overseas as classic summer anthems—choices that fit the season from a variety of angles.

There are old-school classics in the mix too, so if you’re into 90s or 2000s hip-hop, this is a must-check!

Playlist

Classic Western hip-hop songs recommended for summer
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1SummertimeThe Jazzy Jeff & Fresh PrinceThe hip-hop duo from the United States, DJ and …
2Mo Money Mo ProblemsThe Notorious B.I.G.Mr. The Notorious B.I.G. was an Ameri...
3I Get Around2PacWest Coast rap, commonly known as 'Wes…'
4Gin And JuiceSnoop DoggA milestone of West Coast hip hop...
5ShoopSalt N’ PepaPioneering as a female hip-hop group…
6You Got Me ft. Erykah BaduThe RootsNe..., who received worldwide acclaim for their unique musicality
7SabotageBeastie BoysWith an energetic sound and sharp humor...
8Just A FriendBiz MarkieThe rapper, who is also known as a master of beatboxing, ...
9Nuthin’ But a G Thang Ft. Snoop DoggDr. DreOver 10 million copies sold in the United States…
10U Can’t Touch ThisMC HammerThose of you who think the distinctive tracks sound familiar…
11JuicyThe Notorious B.I.G.The signature work of The Notorious B.I.G. and...
12People EverydayArrested DevelopmentThe classic summer hit released in 1992…
13Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat)Digable PlanetsThe Digable Pl… released in 1993
14Nuthin’ But a G Thang DirtyDr. Dre, Snoop Doggy DoggThe one featuring Snoop Dogg...
15Déjà Vu (Uptown Baby)Lord Tariq, Peter GunzSteely Dan’s “Black Cow…”
16I Got A ManPositive KHe rose to fame as a rapper emblematic of the ’90s...
17Mr. Big8Ball & MJGSpeaking of classic songs that color the summer, it has to be 8Ball & MJ…
18The Choice Is YoursBlack SheepA leading figu… of the Golden Age of hip-hop
19Now That We Found Love ft. Aaron HallHeavy D & The BoyzBrimming with a refreshing feeling that blows away the summer heat…
20Elevators (Me & You)OutKastThe hip-hop duo from Atlanta, Ou...
21SomebodyLattoAaliyah’s 1998 classic “Are Yo…
22AnacondaNicki MinajNicky Minaj’s provocative track is making waves
23I Said What I SaidDrumma Boy, Ludacris, Snow Tha ProductMusic producer Drama Boy,...
24Good LifeKanye WestKanye Wes, a music rapper from Chicago…
25The LightCommonThe rapper Common from Chicago, USA...
26WAIT FOR U ft. Drake, TemsFUTUREA leading figure in the American hip-hop scene...
27Temperature’s RisingMobb DeepWith hardcore rhyming and a rugged, hard-hitting beat...
28Drop It Like It’s HotSnoop DoggSnoop Dogg, released in 2004…
29Big EnergyLattoA track marked by a pleasant groove, with a mellow…
30About Damn TimeLizzoA fusion of funk-pop and nu-disco...
31A Bar Song (Tipsy)ShaboozeyA passionate song that blows away the summer heat...
32SOON feat. Arabian42 DuggThe rapper from Detroit, Forty Two…
33Pump It UpJoe BuddenA Bo that incorporates Lagaflow as an essence…
34HypnotizeThe Notorious B.I.G.Fat vocal sensibility and melodious ly…
35Hey Ya!OutKastA style that excels at jazzy sampling...
36Last One LeftFredo BangA young rapper attracting attention on the Southern scene…
37Dirt Off Your ShoulderJay ZThe gang-like vocal approach is thic...
38Hit ‘Em Up2PacLegendary figure of West Coast hip-hop…
39Thief In The NightCoi Leray X G HerboA female rapper from Boston, Coi …
40(Rock) SuperstarCypress HillA superbly stoic, understated, and seasoned sound style...
41Humpty DanceDigital UndergroundA sound that incorporates the taste of P-Funk…
42Princess DianaIce Spice & Nicki MinajA female rapper from the Bronx, Ai...
43This Is How We Do ItMontell JordanThe quintessential West Coast party anthem...
44Shake it FastMystikalAs much of a da... as a reggae DJ...
45I WishSkee-LoA track with a refreshing, breezy guitar sound...
46Who Am ISnoop DoggIf you're a hip-hop fan, everyone knows it…
47Passin’ Me ByThe PharcydeA stylish sound and an exceptional atmosphere radiate fro...
48Can I Kick It?A Tribe Called QuestA track approach and mood with astringent tones/highlights…
49ForeverDrake, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, EminemThe Canadian rapper Drake and the world…
50You Know How We Do ItIce CubeHeavy West Coast tracks and beautiful…
51Life Of The PartyKanye WestA rapper who’s gaining popularity among heads around the world…
52XXzibitA refined tr—where classical talent shines.
53Sittin’ Sidewayz ft. Big PokeyPaul WallDebut album “The People…”.
54Lean Back ft. Fat Joe, Remy MaTerror SquadAs one of the groups representing the Bronx…
55Sugar HillAZLaying a high-quality track approach...
56In A MinuteLil BabyHe finally won the long-awaited Grammy Award in 2022...
57Big PoppaThe Notorious B.I.G.A moment with Tupac that will go down in hip-hop history...
58In Da Club50 CentA hard, street-inspired s...
59Rollout (My Business)LudacrisA beat-up fueled by lightning-fast rap skills…
60Touch ItBusta RhymesKnown as a representative rapper of Jamaican descent…
61Country Grammar (Hot…)NellyThe rapper Nelly from Missouri. It’s...
62First ClassJack HarlowOne of the rappers representing white rappers, Ji...
63Slut Me Out 2 (Country Me Out)NLE ChoppaA novel fusion of country and hip-hop…
64One More ChanceThe Notorious B.I.G.“One...” by The Notorious B.I.G.
65LUMBERJACKTyler, The CreatorA rapper who enjoys immense popularity in the state of California...
66California Love feat. Dr. Dre2PacSpeaking of songs that symbolize the West Coast, 2Pac is...
67Ruff Ryders’ AnthemDMXA heavy flow with a mainstream texture…
68I Get Money50 CentAs a real rapper, still many he...
69Mr. WendalArrested DevelopmentKind of like country or acoustic, you could say...
70ActiveAsake & Travis ScottAn energetic, vibrant sound is charac...
71Summer Drop (feat. Anderson .Paak)CordaeA nostalgic atmosphere that reminisces about summer memories...
72Still D.R.E. ft. Snoop DoggDr. DreLegendary hip-hop group N-Dubz…
73Nice For WhatDrakeIt’s got this boss-like presence in the mainstream that’s kinda…
74Be FaithfulFatman ScoopAs the name suggests, its large body is its trademark...
75Did It FirstIce Spice, Central CeeA female rapper from the Bronx, Ai...
76Big Pimpin’ ft. UGKJay ZKnown as the world’s top-earning artist...
77Me And My Crazy WorldLost BoyzSummer-like music of the Lost Boys
78Growing PainsLudacrisThe rapper from Illinois, Ludacris sa...
79Kick PushLupe FiascoLupe Fiasco, a rapper from Chicago…
80Hip Hop HoorayNaughty By NatureKnown as a song that combines the cheerfulness and strength of summer...
81Party Ain’t A PartyQueen PenA rapper whose glamorous, charismatic sense of style is captivating…
82Ice Cream ft. Ghostface Killah, Method Man, CappadonnaRaekwonStaten Islan… floating in New York Bay
83Bad Boyz feat. Barrington LevyShyneIn a country called Belize, located around the Caribbean Sea...
84Good TimesStyles p...a beat that makes full use of high-quality, textured sampling...
85Freaky DeakyTyga, Doja CatTyga, the rapper from Compton. The lat…
86Lighters UpLil’ Kim
Lighters UpLil' Kim
A great rapper who laid the foundation of female rap...
87I’m A HustlaCassidyThe mainstream texture is faithfully expressed…
88Grindin’CripseThe ha that blended firmly into the weighted track...
89A MilliLil WayneSelf-proclaimed “greatest rapper alive” co…
90Throw Some D’sRich BoyRapper Li… who gained popularity in the 2000s
91Bubble BathAJ TraceyAJ Tracey, a rapper from London…
92What’s Luv?Fat Joe feat. AshantiA melodious track approach and smar…