Jay-Z Popular Song Rankings [2026]

Clique (FYB Remix)Big Sean, Jay Z, Kanye West15rank/position

Big Sean, Jay-z, Kanye- Clique Official Video [FYB Remix]

A track about trust between friends.

It’s a collaboration by Big Sean, Jay-Z, and Kanye West, released in 2012.

The track features heavy drum beats and samples James Brown’s 1974 track “Funky President (People It’s Bad).”

All Around The World (ft.LaToiya Williams)Jay Z16rank/position

All Around The World

The American hip-hop king Jay-Z’s 2002 hidden gem featuring Latoiya Williams is a confident track that paints a picture of a worldwide journey.

It captures his pride in having risen from New York’s impoverished neighborhoods to become, quite literally, a “global” figure, backed by the success that proves it.

His smooth flow meshes perfectly with Williams’s soulful vocals, letting you sink into a laid-back mood as if you’re traveling the world.

The song appears on the album The Blueprint 2: The Gift & The Curse.

Released in November 2002 as an ambitious double-disc, it achieved commercial success, including reaching No.

1 on the Billboard charts.

With its polished sound and lyrics that even include Japanese, the track offers a glimpse of respect for cultures around the world—perfect for anyone seeking an international vibe.

Big Pimpin’ ft. UGKJay Z17rank/position

JAY-Z – Big Pimpin’ ft. UGK

Jay-Z, the rapper known as the wealthiest musician in the world.

Even if you’re not familiar with hip-hop, you’ve probably heard of him, right? Among his works, the track I especially recommend is Big Pimpin’ ft.

UGK.

It’s one of his biggest hit tunes.

He’s from New York, but as you can hear in this song, a defining feature is how he incorporates a laid-back, West Coast-style flow.

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Can’t Knock The HustleJay Z18rank/position

Can’t Knock The Hustle

Jay-Z’s classic “Can’t Knock The Hustle,” a masterpiece from a titan of American hip-hop.

It’s a work that highlights the convictions of a true hustler.

Beyond the track and the lyrics, it’s highly recommended for fully experiencing Jay-Z’s top-tier rapping skills.

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Empire State Of Mind (ft. Alicia Keys)Jay Z19rank/position

JAY-Z – Empire State Of Mind ft. Alicia Keys

When it comes to the most grandiose city anthem in hip-hop history, isn’t it this classic by JAY-Z? Set over a majestic piano loop, JAY-Z’s masterful rapping and Alicia Keys’s powerful vocals resound, vividly portraying the brilliance of New York, where dreams and ambition swirl.

The dramatic track, which samples a song by The Moments, is also outstanding.

Released as a single from the 2009 masterpiece album The Blueprint 3, it’s also famous for being used in the trailer for the film Sex and the City 2.

Just listening to it gives you the exhilaration of gazing up at the skyscrapers, so be sure to put it on when you want to fire yourself up toward a big goal!

03′ Bonnie & Clyde (feat. Beyoncé Knowles)JAY-Z, Beyoncé20rank/position

JAY-Z, Beyoncé – ’03 Bonnie & Clyde (Live)

In today’s popular music scene, Jay-Z and Beyoncé could be called the ultimate power couple.

Released in 2002 as the lead single from Jay-Z’s album “The Blueprint 2: The Gift & The Curse,” ’03 Bonnie & Clyde is a duet the two recorded before they were married.

As the title suggests, the song is themed around Bonnie and Clyde, drawing inspiration from 2Pac’s “Me and My Girlfriend.” Jay-Z’s cool rap and Beyoncé’s languid, sultry vocals intertwine perfectly, making it an undisputed classic that even lets you feel their chemistry.

Be sure to check out the music video as well, which depicts the pair on the run in keeping with the song’s theme!

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Big Pimpin’ (feat. UGK)Jay Z21rank/position

Big Pimpin’ (feat. UGK)

This work became a mega-hit in 2000.

Handling the sound production was TIMBALAND, the hip-hop and R&B producer and rapper from Norfolk, Virginia.

Featuring UGK from the then-overlooked South and Southwest, specifically Texas, it’s a classic that offered a glimpse of Jay-Z’s foresight.