Several weeks ago I watched VH1 100 greatest Hip Hop songs of all time. Zone of my complaints was some of the songs that were chosen were simply wack. Young MC ahead of Pete Rock and CL smooth and Doug E Fresh the show was real low. I understand commercial success does pay a major factor, however it won’t on my list. Is this list bias?... As Sarah Palin would say “You Betcha”. You will not be seeing the likes of Lil Wayne or anybody who I think is garbage. This is my list and I’m pretty sure you will agree with most of my picks.
100. Sweet Tee “On the Smooth Tip” Testing My Mic 1 2 1 2 I’m here to entertain and this means you. The song sampled Parliament’s “Mothership Connection” with a nice drum beat and Sweet Tee’s lyrical delivery made this song “Smooth”
99. Too Short “Life is Too Short” Short Dawg was on the first West Coast rappers I listened to. School Boy Crush by Average White Band is an often sampled song. Too Short pulled it off with this classic
98. Boss “Recipe of a Hoe” Lyrically back in the day Boss was tops for a female, Despite the title Recipe of a Hoe is classic head as she condems certain types in industry. This song remains up in rotation on my Zune.
97. U.T.F.O “Ya Cold Wanna Be With Me” One of the songs I use to sang to my girl back in day and on occasion still do.
96. Fat Boys “Fat Boys” They were known as the Disco 3 and changed their names to the Fat Boys after this classic. Listening to Buff beat box is what makes Hip Hop great to me.
95. T La Rock “It’s Yours” A Classic in a true sense. It’s Yours!!!!!
94. 3 Times Dope “Funky Dividends” These Brothers from Philly talk about being frugal and gold diggers.
93. Cool C “Glamorous Life” OJ Simpson of hip hop was representing Philly with this classic, Predates the bling bling that has corrupted Hip Hop
92. Das EFX “Mic Checka” Their flow predated Bone Thugs. Straight head nod. I’m pretty sure you if you head this sing now you trying to flow.. Riggety Rau!
91. Chubb Rock “Ya Bad Chubbs” Underrated for his lyrical skills, If you sit and listen to Chubb’s flow on this hit, DAMN would be your reaction.
90. The Lady of Rage “Afro Puffs” I still get a head rush listening to Rage lyrics on this song. The Street Fighter reference is classic
