The outcome? Arguably the greatest rap and R&B collaboration of all time.Ĩ9 | 'Fame,' GZA Here GZA creatively weaves a story around celebrity names, a concept so powerful that it's been emulated by several emcees. But when Def Jam showed up at his door with a Benz and an opportunity to work with an icon, he reconsidered. The story goes that Method Man approached this collaboration with some hesitation.

'Freaky Tales' stands tall among his best sexploitation tunes.ĩ1 | ' Who Shot Ya,' The Notorious B.I.G.Ī menacing track by one of the best to ever breathe on a mic.ĩ0 | 'All I Need,' Method Man featuring Mary J Blige ODB's love letter to BK remains one of the best hip-hop songs of all time long after Dirty's death.ĩ2 | 'Freaky Tales,' Too $hort Too $hort has dropped many a freaky tale since his humble beginnings. In return, rappers have rewarded the borough with numerous tributes. at the 1995 Billboard Awards.īrooklyn has always played a pivotal role in hip-hop culture. 'Gangsta's Paradise' shares its musical DNA with Stevie Wonder's 1976 gem 'Pastime Paradise.' Wonder performed the chart-topping song with Coolio and L.V. A surefire jam, the song later found its way onto an episode of 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.' 'They Want EFX' was the 'iggedy' bomb in the early '90s. 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 and shifting over a million copies in the summer of '96. 'Get Money' went on to become Junior M.A.F.I.A.'s most popular hit, reaching No. īiggie's crew took a striking leap into the spotlight with this street anthem. Smif-N-Wessun pay homage to the 'home of the original gun clappers.' When people say they miss that good ol' hip-hop, this is what they're talking about.ĩ6 | ' Player's Anthem,' Junior M.A.F.I.A. It was musical irrigation to our souls the first time it washed over the summer airwaves. Produced by the late great J Dilla and inspired by Common's ex Erykah Badu, 'The Light' warmed up many nights throughout the 2000s. The Roots distinguished themselves here from everyone else by laying down the law. This fun, light-hearted track helped Da Bra-ta-ta shift 1 million units of her debut album.

Coolio peforms on stage during the I Love the 90s concert at the SSE Arena on Septemin London, England.

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