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Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 6:46 pm Post subject: The top 100 Hip-Hop songs of all time |
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As determined by VH1
Note, this is a link to the story about the special to air on VH1 on Oct 6.
Quote: | VH1 crowns 'Fight the Power' as best hip-hop song
09/24/2008 9:00 AM, AP
Let the debates begin: VH1 has compiled its list of the 100 greatest hip-hop songs, and Public Enemy's black power anthem "Fight the Power" tops the list.
The cable channel will count down its list in series of shows starting Monday. At No. 2 is the Sugar Hill Gang's groundbreaking song, "Rapper's Delight," followed by Dr. Dre's "Nuthin but a 'G' Thang" at No. 3. Run-D.M.C.'s "Walk This Way" with Aerosmith and Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five's "The Message" round out the top five.
Salt 'N Pepa was the only female act in the top 10, with their early hit "Push It." Two of rap's biggest names — Jay-Z and Eminem — didn't make the top 10, though they are in the top 20.
Other acts on the list include the Notorious B.I.G., Tupac, Snoop Dogg, Biz Markie, Black Sheep and J.J. Fad.
The list comes as VH1 prepares to honor the pioneers in rap once again as part of its annual Hip-Hop Honors show, which this year celebrates Slick Rick, De La Soul, Cypress Hill, Naughty by Nature and Too Short. That show airs Oct. 6. |
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TNLakersFanInLA Star Player
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Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 8:08 pm Post subject: |
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Any rap song with Aerosmith can't be number 2... _________________ Monta Ellis: "Kobe is #1, I'm #2, LeBron is #3." |
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Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 8:11 pm Post subject: |
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TNLakersFanInLA wrote: | Any rap song with Aerosmith can't be number 2... |
It isn't. It is #4. _________________ Courage doesn't always roar.
Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying...'I will try again tomorrow.' |
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TNLakersFanInLA Star Player
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Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 8:30 pm Post subject: |
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encina1 wrote: | TNLakersFanInLA wrote: | Any rap song with Aerosmith can't be number 2... |
It isn't. It is #4. |
Still no good... _________________ Monta Ellis: "Kobe is #1, I'm #2, LeBron is #3." |
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rchanou Star Player
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Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 8:31 pm Post subject: |
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I would put MC Lyte ahead of Salt 'n Pepa. |
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TACH Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2008 6:21 am Post subject: |
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rchanou wrote: | I would put MC Lyte ahead of Salt 'n Pepa. | Agree... but I think this list is more of a popularity contest. I also agree with TNLakersFanInLA, 'Walk This Way' is too high... |
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Free_Kobe Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2008 8:05 am Post subject: |
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yeah idontknow... _________________ ♪ ♫One good thing about music, when it hits, you feel no pain...
So hit me with music! ♪ ♫ |
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frijolero01 Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2008 10:38 am Post subject: |
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TACH wrote: | rchanou wrote: | I would put MC Lyte ahead of Salt 'n Pepa. | Agree... but I think this list is more of a popularity contest. I also agree with TNLakersFanInLA, 'Walk This Way' is too high... |
maybe. But that was the first ever rap/rock song I've ever heard in my life. I don't think there was any before then. It was pretty groundbreaking. Then again, I'm pretty sure this list is limited ONLY to hip hop songs. _________________ Thank you, Kobe. We love you. |
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doughboy90650 Franchise Player
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Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 5:22 am Post subject: |
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Ain't Nuthin' But A G Thang .... really set off that Death Row era
(if you don't count Deep Cover)
Suge really f'd up sumthin' good ...... |
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doughboy90650 Franchise Player
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Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 5:28 am Post subject: |
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And another thing about the list that makes it kinda wack is that each artist only have like one entry .......... |
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Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 5:35 am Post subject: |
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frijolero01 wrote: | TACH wrote: | rchanou wrote: | I would put MC Lyte ahead of Salt 'n Pepa. | Agree... but I think this list is more of a popularity contest. I also agree with TNLakersFanInLA, 'Walk This Way' is too high... |
maybe. But that was the first ever rap/rock song I've ever heard in my life. I don't think there was any before then. It was pretty groundbreaking. Then again, I'm pretty sure this list is limited ONLY to hip hop songs. |
I would consider Anthrax's I'm The Man the first... Walk This Way by Run DMC is a cover....
Some might say the Beastie might have been first with No Sleep To Brooklyn. |
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Omar Little Moderator
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Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 8:03 am Post subject: |
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TACH wrote: | rchanou wrote: | I would put MC Lyte ahead of Salt 'n Pepa. | Agree... but I think this list is more of a popularity contest. I also agree with TNLakersFanInLA, 'Walk This Way' is too high... |
Walk this Way might have done as much as any other song to bring about the mainstream credibility of rap. Whether that's a good or bad thing is a subjective call, but you can't deny the significance of the song. _________________ “We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.” ― Elie Wiesel |
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Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 1:58 pm Post subject: |
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24 wrote: | TACH wrote: | rchanou wrote: | I would put MC Lyte ahead of Salt 'n Pepa. | Agree... but I think this list is more of a popularity contest. I also agree with TNLakersFanInLA, 'Walk This Way' is too high... |
Walk this Way might have done as much as any other song to bring about the mainstream credibility of rap. Whether that's a good or bad thing is a subjective call, but you can't deny the significance of the song. |
I can agree with that... which brings me back to my original statement, this is a popularity contest more than anything...
T.R.O.Y. by Pete Rock & CL Smooth is number 90... behind the likes of JJ Fad and Tone Loc.. are you kidding me.... That right there makes this list
Doug E. Fresh & the Get Fresh Crew - "The Show" is number 50 but MC Hammer - "U Can't Touch This" is 26
Salt N Pepa is in the Top 10, but the first mention of ATCQ is number 30? Huh? |
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doughboy90650 Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 6:26 pm Post subject: |
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no MC EIHT "Streiht Up Menace?" And "Regulate" can't be 98 on that list ....... LOL
if they really did the 100 greatest hip hop songs, I think all the top artist would have more than one on this list. |
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Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2009 8:31 am Post subject: |
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this list is a joke. Vh1 is a joke. not as big a joke as MTV, but still a joke. _________________ Make the World a better place, Punch a Boston fan in the Face |
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