Top 1000 Greatest Hip-hop Rap Songs Of All-time

This section makes up the bulk of the list. It includes regional classics, influential underground tracks, and party anthems.

Regional Staples

Cult Classics & Underground Legends

Essential Party/Club Hits

The "Forgotten" 80s/90s Gems

From G-Funk to the current TDE domination. Lowriders and palm trees.

You cannot listen to 1,000 songs in a week (unless you hate your ears). Instead, use the "Staircase Method."

These are the untouchables. The DNA strands.

  • Public Enemy – "Fight The Power" (1989) Top 1000 GREATEST Hip-Hop Rap Songs of All-Time

  • The Notorious B.I.G. – "Juicy" (1994)

  • Lauryn Hill – "Doo Wop (That Thing)" (1998)

  • Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Dogg – "Nuthin' But A 'G' Thang" (1992)

  • Kendrick Lamar – "Alright" (2015)

  • Wu-Tang Clan – "C.R.E.A.M." (1993)

  • Missy Elliott – "Get Ur Freak On" (2001)

  • Nas – "N.Y. State of Mind" (1994)

  • Rapper’s Delight – The Sugarhill Gang (1979) This section makes up the bulk of the list

    • You have to draw the line somewhere. These 50 songs are the ones that barely missed the top 900 but are still masterpieces.