The best hip-hop songs ever 4 Articles

by Christina Pomoni

Hip hop was born in the ghettos of Bronx, New York City in the 70s. Reflecting the despair of African Americans in the changing urban culture of the United States, hip hop soon became a means of expressing political views,...read more

by Marisa Hefflefinger

THE BEST HIP-HOP SONGS EVER To choose the best songs of any musical style, understanding the genre is key. Hip-hop, which is really more of a culture than simply music, got its start in 1970's New York, when disk jockey...read more

by Marcus Brooks

After 9/11, America needed to feel good about life again. After the music world lost Aliayah, fans needed to feel alive again. Nothing said relief than a handsome, white gentleman who could croon (sing). Jon B. debuted ...read more

by James Di Fiore

Like any other genre, the debate over what hip hop songs are the greatest of all time depends on the individual. Real heads will list the tracks that spoke to them lyrically. Lovers of gold chains will list tracks that spe...read more