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Jay-Z Popular Song Rankings [2026]

Jay Z is hailed as one of the world’s top rappers, consistently delivering timeless tracks to his fans.

He’s also well known for being married to Beyoncé.

Here, we’ve listed some of his most popular songs.

We’ve compiled them in a ranking based on the number of plays.

Feel free to use it as a reference.

Jay Z Popular Song Ranking [2026] (21–30)

Impire State Of MindJay Z feat Alicia Keys26rank/position

Jay Z & Alicia Keys – Empire State of Mind LIVE
Impire State Of MindJay Z feat Alicia Keys

The signature pose is the Dynasty Sign, where you make a triangle with your hands during the song.

It’s a must-listen track whose melody perfectly blends the vocals of hip-hop legend Jay-Z and songstress Alicia Keys.

OceansJay Z ft Frank Ocean27rank/position

Jay Z ft Frank Ocean – Ocean Music Video
OceansJay Z ft Frank Ocean

A song conceived through reflection on the generational impact of the transatlantic slave trade.

Created by Jay-Z, who denounces colonialism, it features R&B singer Frank Ocean.

The producers are Pharrell Williams and Timbaland.

Young ForeverJay Z. Ft. Mr. Hudson28rank/position

JAŸ-Z – Young Forever ft. Mr Hudson
Young ForeverJay Z. Ft. Mr. Hudson

The wish to stay forever young is something everyone desires yet knows is an unattainable fantasy—precisely why it only feels convincing when expressed by truly capable artists.

In that regard, the persuasive power of British musician Mr.

Hudson’s soaring vocals paired with world-famous rapper Jay-Z’s cool delivery is simply outstanding.

The track closes Jay-Z’s eleventh studio album, The Blueprint 3, released in 2009, and is actually a remake of a song originally released and made a hit in 1984 by the German band Alphaville.

Jay-Z’s lyrics and rap are added to the original melody, with production handled by Kanye West.

Compared to the original, it’s been reborn as a passionate anthem to life; its heartfelt message that can move young people who feel lost makes it easy to see why it’s so popular as a graduation song.

Run this townJay z ft Rihanna and Kanye west29rank/position

The action film “The 355” follows glamorous female spies fighting to save the world.

The theme song used in the international trailer is “Run This Town” by American rapper JAY-Z.

To be precise, it’s JAY-Z (feat.

Rihanna & Kanye West).

Having such star power in the parentheses feels almost too luxurious, doesn’t it? The track has an elegant yet powerful vibe that perfectly matches the strong, beautiful women featured in the movie.

If you want the CD, it’s included on the album The Blueprint 3, so be sure to check it out!

Murder to ExcellenceJAY Z, Kanye West30rank/position

Japanese teaser trailer for the movie 'Black Adam' — In theaters Friday, December 2, 2022
Murder to ExcellenceJAY Z, Kanye West

Black Adam, the film making waves for featuring Dwayne Johnson as an antihero.

Its trailer uses the track “Murder to Excellence.” As the title suggests, the song has a dark vibe that fits the movie perfectly.

The track was released in 2011 by rappers Kanye West and Jay-Z.

It’s surprising that a movie matching it so perfectly would be made years later, isn’t it?