It’s dark, it’s brilliant, and it has never sounded dated. Every trap lord, every lyricist, every producer points to this track. That is greatness.
These are songs that appear on every “greatest” list, but Vol. 2 offers fresh context. Top 500 GREATEST Hip-Hop and Rap Songs VOL 2 -m...
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“Me and you, your mama and your cousin, too.” Laid-back, philosophical, and eternally groovable. These are songs that appear on every “greatest”
The ultimate hustler’s anthem. Method Man’s opening verse remains untouchable. Ranked #14 overall in Vol. 2.
We mentioned it at #19, but after re-evaluation, Vol. 2 corrects: it’s . Why? Because those opening lines (“Rappers, I monkey flip ’em with the funky rhythm”) are the most confident opening bars in history. Premier’s beat is a rain-soaked film noir.
The best non-album Drake banger. Produced by Hit-Boy, this is victory lap music.