[Hip-Hop Classics] Timeless HIPHOP / Golden Oldies
Hip-hop hadn’t been very popular in Japan for a long time, but it’s recently started getting attention, thanks in part to the spread of MC battles.
That said, even if people know recent tracks, many might not be familiar with the older ones.
So this time, we’ve picked out some classic hip-hop tracks recommended for those listeners.
We’ve mainly chosen songs from the 1980s to the 2000s, so you can also get a sense of hip-hop’s history.
Please take your time and enjoy.
Playlist
| [Hip-Hop Classics] Timeless HIPHOP / Golden Oldies | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Shimmy Shimmy YaOl’ Dirty Bastard | play_arrow | ODB's classic track, hardcore hip-hop |
| 2east | Lose YourselfEminem | play_arrow | The Appeal of Eminem’s Masterpiece “Lose Yourself” |
| 3east | Hit ‘Em Up2Pac | play_arrow | West Coast–East Coast hip-hop rivalry |
| 4east | Straight Outta ComptonN.W.A | play_arrow | A legendary hip-hop group representing the West Coast... |
| 5east | Still Not a Player ft. JoeBig Pun | play_arrow | Big Bang’s famous songs, R&B hit tracks |
| 6east | JuicyThe Notorious B.I.G. | play_arrow | Feud with The Notorious B.I.G. |
| 7east | Break Ya NeckBusta Rhymes | play_arrow | Debuted in 1996 and continues to be active today… |
| 8east | California Love2Pac ft. Dr. Dre | play_arrow | The classic song by 2Pac and Dr. Dre |
| 9east | Nas Is LikeNas | play_arrow | Legendary New York rapper, Nas |
| 10east | They Reminisce Over YouPete Rock & CL Smooth | play_arrow | The classic by Pete Rock & CL Smooth |
| 11east | Shook Ones, Pt. IIMobb Deep | play_arrow | Mobb Deep’s classic, East Coast rap |
| 12east | ATliensOutKast | play_arrow | Recommend the classic Outkast album “ATLiens.” |
| 13east | Overnight CelebrityTwista | play_arrow | Trap is at its peak; the timeless allure of skillful rap. |
| 14east | It Was A Good DayIce Cube | play_arrow | The classic track by Ice Cube from Compton |
| 15east | Thugz CryBizzy Bone | play_arrow | A song that portrays the tragic half-life of Bizzy Bone |
| 16east | X Goin’ Give It To YaDMX | play_arrow | DMX's classic, loved across generations |
| 17east | Just A FriendBiz Markie | play_arrow | Biz Markie’s classic hip-hop track |
| 18east | In Da Club50 Cent | play_arrow | The iconic track of gritty hip-hop, 'In Da Club' |
| 19east | Who DatJ. Cole | play_arrow | J. Cole’s talent and the classic song “Who Dat” |
| 20east | Who Am ISnoop Dogg | play_arrow | Snoop Dogg’s classic tracks and the allure of hip-hop |
| 21east | Rapper’s DelightThe Sugarhill Gang | play_arrow | Hip-hop origins, music of the poor |
| 22east | The MessageGrandmaster Flash & The Furious Five | play_arrow | A classic hip-hop track that sings of the struggles of the ghetto |
| 23east | Shook Ones, Pt. IIMobb Deep | play_arrow | Hip-hop, the classic by Havoc and Prodigy |
| 24east | Mind Playing Tricks on MeGeto Boys | play_arrow | A classic hip-hop track out of Houston |
| 25east | ScenarioA Tribe Called Quest | play_arrow | Hip-hop party favorite classic |
| 26east | In Da Club50 Cent | play_arrow | Recommend 50 Cent’s classic song “In Da Club.” |
| 27east | Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ ThangDr. Dre feat. Snoop Doggy Dogg | play_arrow | A classic of West Coast hip-hop |
| 28east | 93 ‘Til InfinitySouls Of Mischief | play_arrow | A classic hit from the ’90s, a masterpiece beloved by dancers |
| 29east | N.Y. State of MindNas | play_arrow | The classic track from the hip-hop masterpiece 'Illmatic' |
| 30east | C.R.E.A.M.Wu Tang Clan | play_arrow | A classic of 90s hip-hop |
| 31east | Mama Said Knock You OutLL Cool J | play_arrow | Hip-hop icon LL Cool J |
| 32east | Jump AroundHouse Of Pain | play_arrow | Old-school composed with 2MC1DJ… |
| 33east | Without MeEminem | play_arrow | The appeal of Eminem’s signature song “Without Me” |
| 34east | Look at MeXXXTentacion | play_arrow | Multi-genre music through sampling |
| 35east | Planet RockAfrika Bambaataa | play_arrow | Afrika Bambaataa’s revolutionary hip-hop track |
| 36east | Mass AppealGang Starr | play_arrow | Album tracks by influential hip-hop producers |
| 37east | The CrossroadsBone Thugs-N-Harmony | play_arrow | Melodious gangsta rap from Bonsag |
| 38east | Electric RelaxationA Tribe Called Quest | play_arrow | Jazz-sampling hip-hop group |
| 39east | Oh Boy (feat. Juelz Santana)Cam’Ron | play_arrow | JAY-Z’s mega-hit tracks and innovative sound |
| 40east | HypnotizeNotorious B.I.G | play_arrow | Sampling of classic hip-hop tracks |
| 41east | Walk This WayRun-D.M.C. | play_arrow | Covering a classic by Aerosmith |
| 42east | Strictly BusinessEPMD | play_arrow | An iconic classic of 80s hip-hop |
| 43east | Fight The PowerPublic Enemy | play_arrow | Socially conscious music born from anti-Black racism |
| 44east | CarolineAminé | play_arrow | A song with a bright melody and a fun atmosphere |
| 45east | Insane In The BrainCypress Hill | play_arrow | Cypress Hill hits that influenced B-boys |
| 46east | RobberyJuice WRLD | play_arrow | An emo rap song depicting the pain of heartbreak |
| 47east | They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)Pete Rock & CL Smooth | play_arrow | The legendary duo of the hip-hop world, the allure of their classic songs |
| 48east | La-Di-Da-DiSlick Rick, Doug E. Fresh | play_arrow | Old-school human beatbox classic |
| 49east | Paid in FullEric B. & Rakim | play_arrow | The debut of Eric B. & Rakim... |
| 50east | Wild For The Night ft. Skrillex, Birdy Nam NamASAP ROCKY | play_arrow | A music collaboration track by Rocky and Skrillex |
| 51east | California Love2Pac | play_arrow | 2Pac and B.I.G, a sad music legend |
| 52east | Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse)Post Malone, Swae Lee | play_arrow | The Spider-Verse theme song, a refreshing rap track |
| 53east | Ain’t No Half-Steppin’Big Daddy Kane | play_arrow | A masterpiece that sampled the song “EMOTIONS.” |
| 54east | Rock The BellsLL Cool J | play_arrow | A hip-hop masterpiece released at age 15 from Def Jam |
| 55east | HypnotizeThe Notorious B.I.G. | play_arrow | The tragedy of gangsta rap in the ’90s |
| 56east | Wow.Post Malone | play_arrow | Post Malone's catchy musicality |
| 57east | Flava in Ya Ear Remix (feat. Notorious B.I.G., L.L. Cool J, Busta Rhymes, Rampage)Craig Mack | play_arrow | The classic Bad Boy track 'Flava in Ya Ear' |
| 58east | In My FeelingsDrake | play_arrow | Drake’s “In My Feelings” is a huge trend |
| 59east | BeCommon | play_arrow | A classic jazzy hip-hop track by Common |
| 60east | Sucker MC’sRun-D.M.C. | play_arrow | A legendary hip-hop classic by RUN-DMC, an iconic record |
| 61east | It Was A Good DayIce Cube | play_arrow | A classic that sings the sorrow of gangsters, with shocking lyrics |
| 62east | Big Pimpin’ (feat. UGK)Jay Z | play_arrow | JAY-Z’s classic track featuring TIMBALAND and UGK |
| 63east | Drop It Like It’s Hot (feat. Pharrell Williams)Snoop Dogg | play_arrow | Snoop Dogg’s classic song, rhythmic |
| 64east | The Dreamer feat. Talib Kweli & Timan Family ChoirAnderson .Paak | play_arrow | Anderson .Paak’s talent and captivating musicality |
| 65east | JuicyThe Notorious B.I.G. | play_arrow | A success story of a rapper from Brooklyn |
| 66east | RansomLil Tecca | play_arrow | A young rapper who suddenly became famous on the internet |
| 67east | Lighters UpLil’ Kim | ![]() | A female singer from the hip-hop scene makes her film debut. |
| 68east | They Reminisce Over YouPete Rock & CL Smooth | play_arrow | A classic of 90s hip-hop—sampling at its finest. |
| 69east | This Is AmericaChildish Gambino | play_arrow | Music video depicting American social issues |
| 70east | I Know You Got SoulEric B. & Rakim | play_arrow | A funky classic that resonates with the heart, shaking the soul. |
| 71east | TemptationJoey Bada$$ | play_arrow | A new song about anti-Black racism, with a retro charm |
| 72east | Mixed PersonalitiesYNW Melly ft. Kanye West | play_arrow | The true face of a hip-hop artist |
| 73east | Old Town Road (Official Movie) ft. Billy Ray CyrusLil Nas X | play_arrow | Crossover between country and hip-hop |
| 74east | Changes ft. Talent2Pac | play_arrow | Tupac’s signature track that sharply portrays social issues |
| 75east | ThotianaBlueface | play_arrow | A song that became popular for Blueface's distinctive rapping |
| 76east | Me Myself and IDe La Soul | play_arrow | A hip-hop group that revolutionized sampling |
| 77east | A MilliLil Wayne | play_arrow | Weezy’s smash hit, bass-driven musical style |
| 78east | Southern Hospitality (feat. Pharrell Williams)Ludacris | play_arrow | Ludacris’s signature songs and musical appeal |
| 79east | Rebel Without A PausePublic Enemy | play_arrow | Classic hip-hop, sampling, the 1980s |
| 80east | P.S.K. ‘What Does It Mean’?Schoolly D | play_arrow | A groundbreaking anthem of hip-hop |
| 81east | Murder On My MindYNW Melly | play_arrow | YNW Melly's tragic songs and life |
| 82east | I’m Not RacistJoyner Lucas | play_arrow | A music video of anger and rebuttal against racism |
| 83east | Peter PiperRun-D.M.C. | play_arrow | Sampling of RUN-DMC’s classic hip-hop tracks |
| 84east | Keep Their Heads Ringin’Dr. Dre | play_arrow | Dr. Dre’s film score becomes a massive hit |
| 85east | Bounce BackBig Sean | play_arrow | A song of life that overcomes mistakes and grows |
| 86east | 03′ Bonnie & Clyde (feat. Beyoncé Knowles)JAY-Z, Beyoncé | play_arrow | Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s iconic duet |
| 87east | Keep Ya Head Up2Pac | play_arrow | An anthem of support for women living through hardship, a paean to friendship |
| 88east | DoomsdayMF Doom | play_arrow | A classic track by MF DOOM, the iron-masked figure of hip-hop |
| 89east | Ch-Check It OutBeastie Boys | play_arrow | The appeal of the white rap group Beastie Boys |
| 90east | Nights Like This (feat. Ty Dolla $ign)Kehlani | play_arrow | Kehlani’s popular tracks, a fusion of cyber vibes and R&B |
| 91east | Protect Ya Neck (The Jump Off)Wu Tang Clan | play_arrow | The innovative music and activities of the Wu-Tang Clan |
| 92east | HIGHEST IN THE ROOMTravis Scott | play_arrow | A song with a dark atmosphere and a cinematic development |
| 93east | Gone Till NovemberWyclef Jean | play_arrow | A masterpiece of magnificent music and heartrending vocals |
| 94east | Paul RevereBeastie Boys | play_arrow | A classic by the Beastie Boys, an early signature work |
| 95east | Hey Ya!OutKast | play_arrow | An innovative hip-hop group with diverse musicality |
| 96east | Rubber Band ManT.I. | play_arrow | T.I.’s 3rd single, a stoic track |
| 97east | YonkersTyler, The Creator | play_arrow | The appeal of the hip-hop group OFWGKTA |
| 98east | Empire State of MindJay Z | play_arrow | The king of the hip-hop world, Jay-Z |
| 99east | Runaway ft. Pusha TKanye West | play_arrow | The innovative genius of Kanye West in music |
| 100east | TalkKhalid | play_arrow | A slow track Khalid collaborated on with Disclosure |
| 101east | Doo-Wop (That Thing)Lauryn Hill | play_arrow | Lauryn Hill, the legendary female rapper |
| 102east | Go FlexPost Malone | play_arrow | Post Malone, captivated by a sweet singing voice |
| 103east | Guess Who’s BackScarface (Feat. Jay-Z, Beanie Sigel) | play_arrow | A mellow and feel-good reggae-style classic |
| 104east | Dear Mama2Pac | play_arrow | A classic song in which 2Pac sings about his love for his mother |
| 105east | Work ItMissy Elliott | play_arrow | A female rapper with captivating dance and attire |
| 106east | YesterdayThe Black Eyed Peas | play_arrow | Sampling classic hip-hop tracks, with an outstanding music video as well. |
| 107east | Suge (Yea Yea)Dababy | play_arrow | DaBaby, an explosively popular rapper |
| 108east | 99 ProblemsJay Z | play_arrow | JAY-Z’s signature songs, distinguished by their use of sampling |
| 109east | Around My WayLupe Fiasco | play_arrow | A masterpiece—the more you listen, the more you want to hear it. |
| 110east | Straight Out the JungleJungle Brothers | play_arrow | A hip-hop group from New York, formed in ’87, rooted in jazz music |
| 111east | Never Surrender2Pac | play_arrow | A passionate hip-hop track that cheers on a determined spirit |
| 112east | BasketballKurtis Blow | play_arrow | Kurtis Blow in the early days of hip-hop |
| 113east | Woo Hah!! Got You All in CheckBusta Rhymes | play_arrow | A landmark of hip-hop: Busta Rhymes’ classic track |
| 114east | Party Up (Up In Here)DMX | play_arrow | DMX's signature tracks, with aggressive and powerful rap |
| 115east | What Ya Want feat. NokioEVE | play_arrow | A signature anthem of Eve’s powerful rap and self-assertion |
| 116east | Check Yo Self feat. Das EFXIce Cube | play_arrow | A cautionary message that questions the truths of street life |
| 117east | Ni**as In ParisJAY Z, Kanye West | play_arrow | Jay-Z and Kanye’s classic hip-hop song |
| 118east | POWERKanye West | play_arrow | Kanye West’s signature tracks, social critique, and confidence |
| 119east | Crush on YouLil’ Kim | play_arrow | A masterpiece 90s hip-hop album arrives |
| 120east | I Got 5 on ItLuniz | play_arrow | West Coast classics, the allure of music |
| 121east | If I Ruled The World (Imagine That) feat. Lauryn HillNas | play_arrow | A heartwarming classic that sings of freedom and hope |
| 122east | Ready or NotThe Fugees | play_arrow | An innovative classic of 90s hip-hop |
| 123east | Mo Money Mo Problems feat. Puff Daddy & MaseThe Notorious B.I.G. | play_arrow | Iconic ’90s hip‑hop classics that color Diana Ross |
| 124east | You Stressin’Bishop Nehru | play_arrow | A rising rapper signed to Nas’s label |
| 125east | Move Your FeetJunior Senior | play_arrow | Hip-hop is music that has spread across the world. |
| 126east | Mirror ft. Bruno MarsLil Wayne | play_arrow | Wine talent and diverse musicality |
| 127east | What’s UnderstoodNyck Caution feat. Joey Bada$$ | play_arrow | A gritty classic track by a Brooklyn MC |
| 128east | Red RoomOffset | play_arrow | The song by Offset from the hip-hop trio Migos |
| 129east | It Takes TwoRob Base & DJ E-Z Rock | play_arrow | A soulful and funky classic, hugely popular |
| 130east | OOOUUUYoung M.A | play_arrow | Yong M.A.'s song is popular and trending |
| 131east | No Problem feat. 2 Chainz & Lil WayneChance The Rapper | play_arrow | An internet-generation rapper, one to watch |
| 132east | BothGucci Mane feat. Drake | play_arrow | A collaboration song by Gucci Mane and Drake |
| 133east | T-ShirtMigos | play_arrow | The appeal of hip-hop culture and music |
| 134east | Worth ItYK Osiris | play_arrow | YK Osiris’s smash hit that portrays relationships |
| 135east | Relationship feat. FutureYoung Thug | play_arrow | Trap music, represented by Young Thug |
| 136east | Me And My Crazy WorldLost Boyz | play_arrow | Summer-like music of the Lost Boys |
| 137east | Can’t Tell Me NothingKanye West | play_arrow | Kanye West’s signature songs and appeal |
| 138east | Losin ControlRuss | play_arrow | A coming-of-age song that depicts memories of first love |
| 139east | Best I Ever HadDrake | play_arrow | Drake’s classic, a music video overseen by Kanye |
| 140east | Hustlin’Rick Ross | play_arrow | Rick Ross uses famous dealer name |


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