It merits inclusion based on that point alone. Not only is "Ego Trippin' " an undeniable masterpiece, it's also responsible for introducing the world to an eccentric figure named Kool Keith. Blige's tears, and Ghostface Killah's somber rhymes. 50 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1998.Ĩ7 | 'All That I Got Is You,' Ghostface Killah featuring Mary J Blige There are no hard-hitting drums, no hyperbolic threats, just Mary J. Brownsville rapper Ka reworked the idea on "Off the Record" from 2013.Īrguably DMX's biggest and brightest hit to date, "What U See Is What U Get" reached No. The outcome? Arguably the greatest rap and R&B collaboration of all time.Ĩ9 | 'Fame,' GZA Here GZA creatively weaves a story around celebrity names, a concept so powerful that it's been emulated by several emcees. But when Def Jam showed up at his door with a Benz and an opportunity to work with an icon, he reconsidered. The story goes that Method Man approached this collaboration with some hesitation. "Freaky Tales" stands tall among his best sexploitation tunes.ĩ1 | ' Who Shot Ya,' The Notorious B.I.G.Ī menacing track by one of the best to ever breathe on a mic.ĩ0 | 'All I Need,' Method Man featuring Mary J Blige
ODB's love letter to BK remains one of the best hip-hop songs of all time long after Dirty's death.ĩ2 | 'Freaky Tales,' Too $hort Too $hort has dropped many a freaky tale since his humble beginnings. In return, rappers have rewarded the borough with numerous tributes. at the 1995 Billboard Awards.īrooklyn has always played a pivotal role in hip-hop culture. "Gangsta's Paradise" shares its musical DNA with Stevie Wonder's 1976 gem "Pastime Paradise." Wonder performed the chart-topping song with Coolio and L.V. A surefire jam, the song later found its way onto an episode of "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air." "They Want EFX" was the "iggedy" bomb in the early '90s. 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 and shifting over a million copies in the summer of '96. "Get Money" went on to become Junior M.A.F.I.A.'s most popular hit, reaching No.
īiggie's crew took a striking leap into the spotlight with this street anthem. Smif-N-Wessun pay homage to the "home of the original gun clappers." When people say they miss that good ol' hip-hop, this is what they're talking about.ĩ6 | ' Player's Anthem,' Junior M.A.F.I.A. It was musical irrigation to our souls the first time it washed over the summer airwaves. Produced by the late great J Dilla and inspired by Common's ex Erykah Badu, "The Light" warmed up many nights throughout the 2000s. The Roots distinguished themselves here from everyone else by laying down the law. This fun, light-hearted track helped Da Bra-ta-ta shift 1 million units of her debut album. Hip-Hop Songs for Kids 1.Coolio peforms on stage during the I Love the 90s concert at the SSE Arena on Septemin London, England. Teach your kids more songs with our musical package of pages, which include campfire songs, Halloween songs, and more. Most importantly? They’re all 100 percent fun to listen to with (or without, no judgment) your kids in the car. Most of these are about as squeaky as a mom could hope for. Some of these might allude to questionable actions, but it’s not super-obvious - and there are no curse words. The jams below are all the cleanest we could find of still genuinely decent hip-hop music. Wanna make your own playlist and avoid those obnoxious compilation albums, though? We get it. That’s when Kidz Bop and Now That’s What I Call Music! albums come in handy: They offer radio edits that are safe for little ears attached to mouths that like to repeat everything.
Let’s be honest after all, the rap and hip-hop songs we listen to when we clean the house, work out, or have a girls’ night out aren’t always appropriate for little ears. Of course, like a lot of rock or even country music, not all songs are kid-friendly. Similarly, the beats and samples in hip-hop make it irresistible to kiddos. That’s why you probably loved the Grease soundtrack when you were nine (long before you understood any of the adult innuendo, eep). Kids like anything they can bounce to or that sounds a little different.
The truth is that you don’t have to live in a kids’ music black hole. Are you so freakin’ sick of listening to kid songs like “Let It Go” and “Wheels on the Bus?” Or, perhaps worse yet, “Baby Shark”? Us, too.
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