[Western music] Classic upbeat hip-hop tracks

Big PoppaThe Notorious B.I.G.

The Notorious B.I.G. – Big Poppa (Official Music Video)

The Notorious B.I.G.

is a legendary rapper who is indispensable when talking about East Coast hip-hop.

He’s known for having escalated a feud with Tupac Shakur—once a close friend—and became a central figure in the East Coast–West Coast rivalry.

His style embodies the East Coast’s signature, stylish flow.

“Big Poppa” is a track where you can savor that style in its entirety.

It’s not necessarily a flashy song, but from the rhymes to the production to the flow, everything is effortlessly cool—undeniably a smooth, head-nodding piece of hip-hop.

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Boss B*tchDoja Cat

Doja Cat – Boss B*tch (from Birds of Prey: The Album) [Official Music Video]

Featuring exhilarating, powerful lyrics that boldly declare oneself the ultimate boss, this track leaves a striking impression! Created by U.S.

artist Doja Cat, it was released in January 2020 and is included on the soundtrack album Birds of Prey: The Album for the film Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn).

It’s stunning how she flips the negative labels imposed by society and turns them into symbols of her own strength.

The protagonist’s confidence and unapologetic determination to forge her own path are empowering just to listen to.

Play it before a big presentation or on a morning when you need to fire yourself up—you might just feel unstoppable.

UpCardi B

Cardi B – Up [Official Music Video]

A hip-hop track where a thundering, aggressive beat intertwines with a refrain that sticks in your head after just one listen.

It’s a song by American rapper Cardi B that made waves with its powerful message about staying true to yourself and brushing off rivals.

Released in February 2021, it hit No.

1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and won “Favorite Hip Hop Song” at the American Music Awards that same year.

Perfect for boosting your mood and confidence, or for moving your body to the groove.

This track is also slated to be included on her second album, “Am I the Drama?”—why not give an energetic dance a try?

ScenarioA Tribe Called Quest

A Tribe Called Quest – Scenario (Official HD Video)

A Tribe Called Quest, a hip-hop group formed in 1988, thrived over the following decade.

Their jazz-inflected style was initially criticized as “undanceable hip-hop,” but as their recognition grew, they gained acceptance as a group specializing in deep, groove-heavy, jazz-flavored hip-hop.

Their track “Scenario” is one of their classics.

It’s a seminal song that radiates the fiery vibes of the old school—be sure to check it out.

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Splash ft. Moneybagg YoTyga

Tyga – Splash (Official Video) ft. Moneybagg Yo

This is a track by California-born rapper Tyga.

Released as a single in June 2021, it also made waves as a collaboration with Moneybagg Yo, whose album topped the U.S.

charts at the time.

Set at a pool party, the music video is brimming with a carefree summer vibe, enhanced by star-studded cameos.

Fusing a beat that samples a classic hip-hop track with sexy, provocative lyrics, it’s a club anthem that makes your body move just by listening.

Its addictive, twerk-ready rhythm has captivated many fans.

If you want to turn heads at a party, why not shake up the floor with this song?