
The following are what I consider to be the 10 best beats ever made. My criteria is, first, the “wtf?” factor, meaning when I hear it, does it make me turn my head and question what exactly it is I’m hearing? Second, does the beat accurately support and accentuate what the MC is spitting? Third, is the track different from everything else out there, and if so, does the fact that it’s different make it better? And the real clincher: does it give me goosebumps? It’s generally that simple. These are beats that either made me want to make beats or inspired me to continue doing so. So without further ado.
10) “Wrong Side Of The Tracks”- The Artifacts produced by T-Ray- the rolling bassline, the persistent drum hits, the sax samples…. this was a beat made strictly for the backpackers, and it worked.
9) “Come Clean”- Jeru the Damaja produced by DJ Premier- can’t front, first time I heard this I didn’t like it. We all thought Premier sampled some drops of water, low and behold it was a straight loop off a Shelly Manne record, go figure.
8) “T.R.O.Y.”- Pete Rock and CL Smooth produced by Pete Rock- Soul Brother #1 lifts a portion of Tom Scott’s “Today” (among other samples) to create the only sentimental rap record in the history of hip-hop that can literally shut a club down at 2am.
7) “Diary Of A Madman”- Gravediggaz produced by RNS- the main loop and breakdown both come from Johnny Mathis records, go figure. I remember literally tuning in to HOT97 every night for a week straight just so I could tape the song off the “Hot 5 at 9.” The beat was both eerie and spooky, but it still had that hip-hop bounce to it. It was horrorcore at its finest.
6) “Hand On The Pump”- Cypress Hill produced by DJ Muggs- when I heard “Duke Of Earl” chopped up, it was a purely a “wtf?” moment… I could only nod my head.
5) “Da Rockwilder”- Method Man and Redman produced by Rocwilder- this track came out at a time when Swizz Beats was literally ruling the radio with synth-infused tracks. Rocwilder took that sound, gave it more melody and a more straightforward hip-hop drum beat, and Redman came with the Cypress Hill redux (see above), and a classic was born.
4) “T.O.N.Y.”- Capone N Noreaga produced Nasheim Myrick- this could be quite possibly the hardest hip-hop beat ever made. Slow and brooding, it creeps along while that deep 808 just keeps banging down low. The way this track is arranged, how the main vocal sample keeps dropping out and coming back in, keeps it interesting for the whole song.
3) “Whoah”- Black Rob produced by Buckwild- this beat was unique because at the time a) nobody was really making hard records and b) It’s a song that still plays in the club, but if you really listen closely, there’s a lot of things going on in the beat itself- the violin melody, the breakdown at the end of every 4-8 bars or so, the bassline. It’s very musical, but still knocks.
2) “Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See”- Busta Rhymes produced by Shamello- the flip of Seals and Croft’s “Sweet Green Fields” was deceptively simple, but when you really listen to the original sample and the Busta track, you can hear some different percussion elements, particularly the shaker, that make the beat swing more like a hip-hop record.
1) “Protect Ya Neck”- Wu-Tang Clan produced by The Rza- there are so many elements to this track that I don’t even know what was sampled and what was played out on a keyboard. There’s the drum loop, the bass line loop, the piano that comes in sporadically, the weird stringy sound that drops in and out, and tons of other sounds. I think that’s what makes the track incredible, the fact that it keeps changing as the the voices you hear on the track change- the arrangement is very dynamic.
So there you have it, my top 10 best beats of all time.
Think my list sucks, or I don’t know what the fuck I’m talking about, feel free to create your own top 10 in the comments section.
Honorable mentions:
“Ante Up”- MOP produced by DR Period
“You Know My Steez”- Gangstarr produced by DJ Premier
“Shut Em Down Remix”- Public Enemy produced by Pete Rock
“Shook Ones pt 2″- Mobb Deep produced by Havoc
“Deep Cover”- Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg produced by Dr Dre
“Wild For The Night”- Rampage produced by Backspin
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July 18th, 2008
at 3:26 pm
JAY STONE says:
Life is a bitch
new york state of mind
surviving the times
one mic
Nas is like
I can go on and on but i think nas has the best beat of all time
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July 18th, 2008
at 3:44 pm
henry says:
but i think nas has the best beat of all time
^^^
isnt that a first
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July 18th, 2008
at 11:38 pm
Anthony says:
Nas never works on good beats which is why he can’t match Illmatic it was a one time deal
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July 19th, 2008
at 7:47 am
matteroffact says:
OMG I LOVE THESE KIND OF BLOGS! Thanks for the good job!! This blog and the one witk storytellin MCs were great!!
But.. you all got it wrong. The one best beat EVER. Is: The Alchemist - “It’s a Craze” of 1st infantry. Even you scratch gotta admit that that must be the craziest WTF beat ever. The first time i heard it i was like: “How can someone think like that?”
If you haven’t heard it people. Hurry up and Tube it! The Alchemist feat. Mobb Deep - It’s a Craze
July 19th, 2008
at 9:13 am
untitled--- says:
u sound real stupid! illmatic sounds like it came out in 94, it was written sounds far better than illmatic now! i wish u motherfuckers let it go…illmatic is almost 15yrs old! which means nas is 15yrs older stop comparing that shit 2 all his work damn! i love illmatic just as much as the next man but i dont compare every album he make 2 that shit! every album has a different vibe & sound, thats what makes him so great & whether or not the beats are good or not u still gonna go buy it bcuz it still quality music!
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July 18th, 2008
at 4:16 pm
DevilintheFlesh says:
Old Camron and Diplomatic Immunity got the best beats I ever heard.
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July 18th, 2008
at 4:41 pm
kyle says:
hell ya
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July 19th, 2008
at 10:29 am
Ace Bogie says:
dipset beats are so dramatic………they got the best beats……..now only if they would step they lyrical game up to match sometimes (and yes i am a fan of the set)
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July 18th, 2008
at 5:12 pm
missing beat says:
its me bitches - swizz beatz should be up there somewhere….wen i first herd dat i was wildin out cuz aint nothing like it
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July 21st, 2008
at 5:10 am
Pierzy says:
-Triumph (RZA)
-Who Shot Ya (Nashiem Myrick)
-Flava In Ya Ear (Easy Mo Bee)
-Shook Ones Part II (Havoc)
-Criminology (RZA)
-Deep Cover (Dr. Dre)
-Still D.R.E. (Dr. Dre)
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July 18th, 2008
at 6:57 pm
B LUV says:
1.Benz and Beemers ( Organized Noize) OUTKASK
2. LIL ASS GEE (N.O. JOE) Ice Cube
3. I Ma Ma Mean Nat (Divided Souls Productions) Jimi Jump
http://www.myspace.com/dividedsoulsproductions
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July 18th, 2008
at 10:30 pm
kirk says:
nas officially hasthe worst beats of all time no matter what time you pick of his career name an album. yes even illmatic. but i’ll give you illmatic because those are his best beats besides some shit off of i am and that made you look and nas is like
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July 18th, 2008
at 11:10 pm
moe says:
ANYTHING BY DJ PREMIER COULD BE NUMBER 1 BUT I GOTTA GO WITH T.R.O.Y PETE ROCK ZONED OUT ON THAT ONE.
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July 18th, 2008
at 11:20 pm
ko says:
THE BEAT FROM “WHO SHOT YA” IS INSANE AND THE FLAVOR IN YA HEAR REMIX BEAT…DEEP COVER IS DEFINITLY UP THERE TOO.
WU TANG “CREAM”,
RAEKWON “INCARCERATED SCARFACES”, OUTKAST “ELEVATORS”,
GANGSTARR “MASS APPEAL”
BIGGIE “EVERYDAY STRUGGLE”
METHOD MAN “BRING THE PAIN”
SNOOP “GIN & JUICE”
SNOOP & DRE “G THANG”
COMMON “USED TO LOVE H.E.R”
METH & RED “HOW HIGH REMIX”
REDMAN “CAN’T WAIT”
KEITH MURRY “MOST BEAUTIFULEST THING IN THIS WORLD”
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July 18th, 2008
at 11:23 pm
we know says:
2PAC “PAIN” and MOBB DEEP “SHOOK ONES PT2″…HARDEST BEATS EVER
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July 19th, 2008
at 2:22 am
Ru-So Records says:
Timberland: with the baby in the background. Classic for the time.
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July 19th, 2008
at 8:52 am
Umpington the Fif says:
Brooklyn Zoo i think should be up there, I agree with Black Rob being up there, I actually think “And i Love you” by Rich boy should be up there, the songs so busy!
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July 19th, 2008
at 5:22 pm
d0inwutid0 says:
yea the Top 10 EAST COAST beats
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July 21st, 2008
at 7:42 am
moe says:
TIMBALAND AND SWIZZ BEATS ARE THE WACKEST PRODUCERS OF ALL TIME!
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July 21st, 2008
at 5:05 pm
ACE HU$TLA says:
TOP 10 IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER:
1.BROKEN LANGUAGE
2.WHO SHOT YA
3.AMBITIONS
4.SHOOK ONES PT. 2
5.DA BRIDGE
6.BOYZ N DA HOOD (NWA)
7.DEAD PRESIDENTS
8.DA ROCKWILDER
9.NUTHIN BUT A G THANG
10.KEEP THEIR HEADS RINGING
DA ROCKWILDER WAS THE ONLY HONORABLE MENTION
ON THIS BLOGGERS LIST… BUT EVERYBODY HAS THEIR OWN OPINION.
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July 21st, 2008
at 5:07 pm
ACE HU$TLA says:
I FORGOT TO PUT IN “HAIL MARY” BY 2PAC.
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July 18th, 2008
at 3:26 pm
Jazz One says:
Royal Flush- World Wide
East Flatbush Project- Tried by 12
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July 18th, 2008
at 9:08 pm
elgotti says:
10. Loves Gonna Getcha - KRS-1
9. THe Humpty Dance - Digital Underground
8. New York, New York - The Dogg Pound
7. Tha Shiznit - Snoop Dogg
6. Survival Of The Fittest - Mobb Deep
5. The Quiet Storm - Mobb Deep
4. Tonight - DJ Quik
3. Flava In Ya Ear - Craig Mack
2. Hypnotize - Notorious B.I.G.
1. Boyz N Tha Hood - Eazy-E
…*ahem!* Here ye, here ye (reading from one of the four elemental scrolls of Hip-Hop, with my hand on my dick and a pinky out [I still gots class nigga!] and my nose in the air)…”From this day froth (as in the froth of my piss!) I here by recon this list sacred”…(The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he did not exist)…and like that…he’s gone *dawwwnnnnnn*
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July 18th, 2008
at 3:29 pm
SNICKA says:
FLAVA IN YA EAR!
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July 18th, 2008
at 3:30 pm
gooch says:
Royal Flush “worldwide” was definitely close to making it….
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July 18th, 2008
at 3:32 pm
Brodie says:
my top 10 in no particular order
1. Puff, Biggie, Busta Rhymes- Victory
2. Jay-Z- In My Lifetime (remix)
3. Jay-Z- Dead Presidents
4. Dr. Dre- Let Me Ride
5. Freeway, Jay-Z, Beans- What We Do
6. Run DMC- Jam Master Jay
7. Kanye West- Roses/ Addiction
8. Pete Rock & CL Smooth- TROY
9. Celly Cell- It’s Going Down
10. Method Man & Redman- Da Rockwilder
10 was too tough to come up with and this list isn’t even really my 10 fav, just what i could think of right now
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July 18th, 2008
at 11:09 pm
Truthfromdaboot says:
CO-Sign Most of the list but damn, are yall telling me the SOUTH AINT GOT ONE BEAT THAT CAN MAKE THE TOP TEN. MYSTIKAL’S HERE I GO PRODUCED BY PRECISE!!!!! WTF not on the top ten. ARM ROBBERY By Eightball & MJG, Break’em off Somethin by Master P feat. UGK! But the tightest and most thought of beat in my mind is Freaky Tales by TOO SHORT don’t know who produced it but the bass line was sooooooooooo SICK! WHOMP, WHa, WHa, WHOOMMPPPPPPP.
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July 18th, 2008
at 3:34 pm
jimmyjoints says:
T.O.N.Y. is a good pick. those strings are soo gangsta.
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July 18th, 2008
at 3:39 pm
yoprince says:
old heads…
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July 18th, 2008
at 3:39 pm
enzo says:
tear da club up- 36 Mafia
damn near anything by 36 Mafia from 92-2003
Three-Prodigy feat. Cormega produced by Alchemist
I got too much shit swirling through my mental to make a top ten. so here is the blueprint
Anything by DJ Muggs, Pimp C, Hi Tek, Mouse on tha Track, Rza, DJ Premier, Dr. Dre, Pete Rock, Alchemist, Havoc, DJ Shadow, Large Professor, J Dilla, Prince Paul, Just Blaze, Salaam Remi, Mathematics, Manny Fresh, Dungeon Family, Beats by the Pound, KLC, Beatnuts. There’s more I just cant think of them.
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July 18th, 2008
at 3:44 pm
ThaRealBoiWonder says:
Dead Presidents II
Grindin
What’s Yo Name TI feat Pharrell
Money On My Mind
Crown Me- Cam’Ron, Juelz and TI
Can’t Tell Me Nothin
What You Know
In Da Club
Get Em Girls
Hustlin
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July 19th, 2008
at 9:31 am
Ghost Deini says:
Crown Me is GREAT.
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July 18th, 2008
at 3:51 pm
Brodie says:
i got a couple more
Prodigy ft. BG- YBE
8Ball- The Artist Pays The Price (might be my fav from him)
Puff, Mase, Carl Thomas- Been Around the world (remix)
Bone- Buddah Lovers
Cam’ron- Let Me Know
Snoop- Lodi Dodi
E-40- Slangin Yayo
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July 18th, 2008
at 4:05 pm
1st down says:
good list, and the honorable mentions is nice too. I’d go with
pete rock - troy
shook ones pt 2 - mobb deep
4th chamber - gza
guillotine swords - raekwon
atliens - outkast
blood money -capone and nore
resurrection - common
four seasons - ll, redman, meth etc
new york state of mind 2 - nas
Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See- Busta
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July 18th, 2008
at 4:15 pm
bhillboy37 says:
How could I have guessed. All New York Records. Even Cypress was big in NY even though they’re LA Bloods. Plus this isn’t a generation spanning list. There were some hard ass songs made in the 80’s. My list without much thought. Sorry I don’t know all the producers but you hip hop nigga’s can go look it up.
10. Straight ballin’- Pac
9. Confetti-Youngbleed
8. With me or against me Mac Mall-
7. Unbelievable- BIggie-
6. Down for my thang- Bone Thugs
5. Tell me when to go- E-40
4. Missing song 17 from ol’dirty’s return to the 36 chambers
3.Scarface- Geto Boys
2. Dopeman- NWA
1. I ain’t said shit - Eazy E
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July 18th, 2008
at 4:16 pm
bongolock says:
good choices
i’d mosdef go with steez too. premiers chops blew my mind when i heard the j.simon
and speakin of ante up…
http://tinyurl.com/6dswzh
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July 18th, 2008
at 4:22 pm
Mo Betta says:
Jay-Z “where Im from”
Biggie “story to tell” & that joint where he be like ::::my mom and pops mixed me with jamican rum and whiskey::::
Jay-z the dynasty intro
2pac- pain, outlawas, still i rise, hail mary, tradin war stories
Nas-ether
Jay-z renegade
CRAIG MACK- flava in ya ear
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July 18th, 2008
at 4:25 pm
nowah black says:
1.dogg pound- bomb ass pussy 2.dr.dre- bitches aint shit 3.d.j.quick- tonght 4.eminem- renegade 5.outkast- players ball 6.master p.-heaven or hell 7.tupac- hail mary 8.marley marl- the symphony 9.lil wayne- fuck the world 10.ugk- diamonds and wood
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July 18th, 2008
at 4:25 pm
wiz says:
manny fresh-400degrezz premier-kick in da door 2pac-ambitionz of a rider
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July 18th, 2008
at 4:35 pm
2Real says:
All these beats and no one said the Bridge Is Over or a Timbaland.
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July 18th, 2008
at 4:35 pm
Leo says:
How is shook ones not number one??? How did that happen…that’s bullshit…straight up…shook ones is the hottest beat ever made…one
Here’s mine:
1-Mobb Deep-Shook Ones
2-DMX-What’s My Name?…go head say something relating to crack…
3-Jay-Z ft Eminem- Renegade
4-Nas-One Mic
5-Method Man and Redman-Rockwilder
6-Nas-New York SOM
7-BIG-Gimme the loot(can’t remember the name right now)
8-Phone Tap…Dre could easily be the whole list lol
9-Nore-Banned from T.V…undeniable
10-Money Power Respect
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July 19th, 2008
at 2:06 pm
D-Block says:
fuck ya banned from tv is top 5 for me
jadakiss ft nas- show discipline (grimey)
styles p- holiday (grimey as fuck)
no limit- bourbans and cadillacs (chillin ass beat)
geto boyz- g-code (favorite all-time)
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July 18th, 2008
at 4:36 pm
Larry Brite says:
DanjaHandz (’put u on the game’ - any good recient Timbo tracks - ‘We taking over’)
Havoc - sha money - Ky miller - ‘put em in there place’ - Mobb Deep
Buckwild, co- produced by “Puffy” & Chucky Thompson for The Hitmen, ‘i got a story to tell’ (co-sign) Biggie
Rick Rock “bumpin my music” - Ray Cash
Super Sic Wit It” - Mistah F.A.B. - Droop e
“Get On My Hype” - Messy Marv - Droop e
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July 18th, 2008
at 4:49 pm
Mika says:
not necessarily in order .
Jay-Z - Where im from and Dead Presidents. Nas-Made you look(i just love the street feel), Du Rags,Phone tap.
T.I -Why you wanna, Rubberband man.
Mase-Welcome Back.
Mobb Deep-Burn,Shook Ones,Got it twisted
Buck-You aint goin nowhere …….man im crossing my limit alrdy , off the top so im missing out a lot …… but , thts my list!
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July 18th, 2008
at 5:26 pm
LB says:
‘Push em back’ was a much better beat than That R&B jump-off (i’m just sayin)
i forgot
Tech N9ne - Track 2 - Disk 1 - Like YEAAAAA ~
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July 18th, 2008
at 4:50 pm
youngfreshnew says:
#3 Black Rob - Whoa is a sample as well.
The Days of Pearly Spencer - David McWilliams. The violins came from there. MY question is what trigger Buckwild to listen to this track?
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July 18th, 2008
at 4:51 pm
MikA says:
how the eff did ether gt up there ?
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July 18th, 2008
at 4:52 pm
MikA says:
how the eff did ether gt up there ?
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July 18th, 2008
at 4:55 pm
zacreole says:
LONS-Sound of The Zeekers
Flash & Melle Mell-The Message & White Lines
Cypress Hill-The Phunky Pheel One
ATCQ & LONS-Scenario Remix
ICE T-New Jack Hustler
A few joints off of Da King & I album
Public Enemy-Welcome to The Terrordome
Any joint off The Group home’s album
Biggie-Unbelievable & 10 Crack Commandments, Kick In The Door
Jay-Z-So Ghetto
DJ Quik-Anything
Slick Rick-The Moment I Feared
Scarface-Mr Scarface is Back
Rakim-Follow The Leader
BDP-Black Cop
Dr Dre-Anything off The DOC’s album esp. Portrait of a Masterpiece
Anything off of Midnight Marauders
Gangstarr-I’m The Man
Nice & Smooth-Dwyck
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July 18th, 2008
at 4:55 pm
zacreole says:
LONS-Sound of The Zeekers
Flash & Melle Mell-The Message & White Lines
Cypress Hill-The Phunky Pheel One
ATCQ & LONS-Scenario Remix
ICE T-New Jack Hustler
A few joints off of Da King & I album
Public Enemy-Welcome to The Terrordome
Any joint off The Group home’s album
Biggie-Unbelievable & 10 Crack Commandments, Kick In The Door
Jay-Z-So Ghetto
DJ Quik-Anything
Slick Rick-The Moment I Feared
Scarface-Mr Scarface is Back
Rakim-Follow The Leader
BDP-Black Cop
Dr Dre-Anything off The DOC’s album esp. Portrait of a Masterpiece
Anything off of Midnight Marauders
Gangstarr-I’m The Man
Nice & Smooth-Dwyck
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July 18th, 2008
at 4:58 pm
Rizob says:
Wow! talk about a fucking east coast bias, i mean shit! Really, those? c’mon man, you can’t be serious…..
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July 18th, 2008
at 5:01 pm
zacreole says:
Oh Yeah how could I forget:
The entire albums Amerikka’s Most Wanted & The Cold Vein
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July 18th, 2008
at 5:05 pm
zacreole says:
& The entire album Forever Hustlin’ by Ray Luv produced by Khayree.
Oops
Forgot Cell Therapy & Fightin’ by The Goodie MOB
& Too Short-Life Is & City of Dope
& the entire God Loves Ugly album-very nice moody minimalist kind of dark beats.
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July 18th, 2008
at 5:05 pm
nick says:
The Top 10 Beats of All Time (in no particular order):
10. Corporate Thuggin - Jeezy/USDA
9. Be Easy - TI
8. Aint No Fun - Snoop Dogg
7. Breathe -Fabolous
6. Lyrical Exercise - Jay Z
5. Can It Be That It Was All So Simple - Wu Tang Clan
4. Benjamins - P Diddy
3. High Powered - Dr Dre
2. Bring the Pain - 2pac
1. Grindin - The Clipse
It’s almost IMPOSSIBLE to even try to name the top 10 beats of all time. With cats like Dre, Toomp, Kanye, Just Blaze, Pharrell, Timbaland, Rza, Mannie Fresh, Premiere PLUS the new cats like Danjahandz, Shawty Redd, Runners, Justice League.
It’s a lot of heat out there. Maybe INSTRUMENTALS would save Hip Hop!!! LOL
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July 18th, 2008
at 5:06 pm
B says:
Outkast-spottieottiedopeilicious
best beat ever (though to call it just a beat is doesnt do it justice)
mobb deep-beginning of your endin
when hear it i can just picture queensbridge at night
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July 18th, 2008
at 5:07 pm
mikeanthony372000 says:
The bridge is over. B.D.P.
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July 18th, 2008
at 5:08 pm
zacreole says:
& any production on late 80’s early 90’s era GB’s Rap a Lot stuff produced by Jon Bido, Viscious Lee, Mike Dean & the like,
Willie D’s Put Tha Fuckin’ Gun Away
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July 18th, 2008
at 5:10 pm
B says:
actually, scratch those last two, they are second and third
number 1 is doobie astray-devin the dude produced by premier
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July 18th, 2008
at 5:11 pm
Tha Ace says:
they all nice u got on there, but u really have nothin new
newer beats………
fabolous - breathe
erykah badu & pharoahe monch - the healer
jay z & mop - you don’t know
non phixion - rock stars
jedi mind tricks - razorblade salvation
killer mike - god in the buildin
oh yeah…ghost, rae, nas - verbal intercourse
styles - good times
fab, ransom, hitchcock, joe budden, paul cain, red cafe - this is family
stack bundles - peep game
TI - no matter what
roots - don’t say nothin
jeulz santana - monster music
do or die - fantasy
ransom - scram jones shit
kool g rap & scram jones - heavy metal
jedi mind tricks and ill bill - heavy metal kings
40 cal - rob the bank (borrowed from somethin)
elzhi - writer’s block
paul cain - writer’s block
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July 18th, 2008
at 5:12 pm
Hey says:
You phaggets have no idea what a good beat is. All this New York shit is absolute trash. How can you even dance to that shit? No homo.
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July 18th, 2008
at 10:24 pm
markeith says:
maybe we listen to thede beats because
they aint made with fruity loops
nigga and dancin is for dancers we bob to this shit nigga
YOU KNOW MY STEEZ Definitley my fav
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July 19th, 2008
at 6:34 pm
ProTools7.3Certified says:
You should kill yourself for saying that.
What the fuck do you know about a beat??
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July 18th, 2008
at 5:16 pm
Robby Cool says:
how can you leave off dre completely?
you got to show some love to the good doctor,
Still D.R.E. rides like nothin else
otherwise, you got some tight tracks up there, i’d like to see some Jedi Mind tracks up there, DJ Stoupe is crazy tight
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July 18th, 2008
at 5:16 pm
zacreole says:
Outkast-Benz or a B’mer
Pete Rock & Cl-Straighten It Out
& The entire Mf’in CMW album Music to Driveby-if you ain’t heard this joint you are not hip-hop & most def ain’t gangsta.
DeLaSoul-Ring Ring Ha Ha Hey Hey
The Jungle Brothers entire albums Done By The Forces of Nature & JB’eez Wit Tha Remedy-very innovative & overlooked production.
Black Sheep-Engine #9 Remix-sure we’ve heard it a million times but that’s for a reason.
Kool G Rap-On Tha Run Remix
Diamond D-Sally Got a One Track Mind
Showbiz-Represent
Tupac-I Get Around
Brand Nubian-Slow Down
MC Lyte-Cappuccino
Tha Alkaholiks-Make Room
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July 18th, 2008
at 5:20 pm
zacreole says:
Oh Yeah
The Pharcyde-Really the entire first two albums were sick throughout
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July 18th, 2008
at 5:24 pm
SmashBro says:
It would be to hard to rank the top ten of all time. These are the top ten beats that came to mind first.
The Game - My Bitch (DJ Khalil)
Dr. Dre ft. Snoop Dogg - Still Dre (Dr. Dre)
Gang Starr - Skillz ( DJ Premier)
DJ Muggs ft. GZA - When The Fat Lady Sings (DJ Muggs)
Dilated People - Back Again (The Alchemist)
Omar Cruz - The Last Song / Ultima Cancion (Rome)
Blu & Exile - Simply Amazing (DJ EXile)
Eric B & Rakim - Paid In Full (Eric B)
Murs & 9th Wonder - Walk Like A Man (9th Wonder)
Wu Tang Clan - Guillotine Swords (RZA)
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July 18th, 2008
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zacreole says:
Where’s tha Got Damned Beatnuts? Seriously, wtf’su?
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July 18th, 2008
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Vicious Seiger says:
Cool Pics but here are some of mine
10. Got It Twisted - Mobb Deep [Alchemist]
9. Lean Back - Terror Squad [Scott Storch]
8. Feels So Good - Twista [Legendary Traxster]
7. Hail Mary - 2pac/Makaveli [???]
6. What Your Life Like - Beanie Sigel [Shim?]
5. Go Crazy Remix - Young Jeezy [DJ Cannon]
4. Guess Who’s Back - Scarface [Kanye West]
3. Diamonds From Sierra Leone - Kanye West
2. What’s Beef? - The Notorious BIG
[Nashiem Myrick & Carlos Broady]
1. Who Shot Ya - The Notorious BIG [Nashiem Myrick]
These are in no particular order and neither do they represent my all time favorites but these are some that really amped me up when I first heard them.
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July 18th, 2008
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JakeB says:
Props to all you guys. For the most part, good choices. My top ten beats are (in no particular order.)
It Ain’t Hard to Tell - Nas (Large Professor)
The Format - AZ (DJ Premier)
Rhyme No More - Jay-Z (DJ Premier)
T.R.O.Y. - Pete Rock & CL Smooth (Pete Rock)
13th Floor/Growing Old - Outkast (Organized Noize)
Road to the Riches - Kool G Rap & DJ Polo (Marley Marl)
Stranded on Death Row - Dr. Dre feat. Bushwick Bill, Kurupt, The Lady of Rage, RBX, Snoop Dogg (Dr. Dre)
So Ghetto - Jay-Z (DJ Premier)
2nd Childhood - Nas (DJ Premier)
Break Ya Neck - Busta Rhymes (Dr. Dre)
A few of those are just my current bangers.
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July 18th, 2008
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infamous says:
wat about da Clipse-Grindin every body loved dat shit ya cant front..and 2pac Ambitionz Az a Ridah
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July 18th, 2008
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mrogi says:
Dr. Dre dont even make the Top Ten? Yall niggz crazy.
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July 18th, 2008
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Bmore says:
U Don’t Know - Jay-Z (produced by Just Blaze)
Guess Who’s Back - Scarface (produced by Kanye West)
Troy - Pete Rock
Work - Gangstarr (prod. by Dj Premier)
Severe Punishment - Wu-Tang Clan (prod. by RZA - this shit is straight hardbody)
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July 18th, 2008
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shoreke says:
Biggie - Warning and One More Chance(remix)
They got to be in the top ten.
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July 18th, 2008
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aj says:
a Jay-Z beat nobody said yet
Blueprint 2
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July 18th, 2008
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darrell says:
it aint hard to tell and NY State of Mind pt.1
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July 18th, 2008
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C.B. NEWS says:
1.ny state of mind-premo
2.triumph-rza
3.come clean-premo
4.ambitons as a rider-daz
5.deep cover-dr.dre
6.shook ones pt 2.-havoc
7.c.r.e.a.m.-rza
8.phone tap-dr.dre
9.brooklyn zoo-rza
10.ebonics-ron browz
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July 20th, 2008
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ray loot says:
U have the best list of them all.
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July 20th, 2008
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raj says:
i agree…best list so far
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July 18th, 2008
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grp03 says:
Whoever said Dynasty Intro, you sir are correct.
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July 18th, 2008
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Uknown Story says:
Not top 10 but ones that come to mind
Busta Rhymes - Break Ya Neck Dr. Dre
Jay Z - Roc Boys - Diddy & the Hitmen
Tupac - California love - Dr. Dre
The Game - Hate It or Love it - Cool & Dre
Various Artists - We Takin Over - Danja
Meth & Red - Da Rockwilder
Lil Wayne - A Milli - Bangladesh
T.I - What You Know - DJ Toomp
Rich Boy - Boy Looka Here - Polow Da Don
Rick Ross - Speeding - The Runners
more will come to mind soon
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July 18th, 2008
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c. gabi says:
In no specific order…
Scarface- Guess Who’s Bizzack
G. Dep- Special Delivery
Dr. Dre- Bitches Ain’t Shit
Amil- 4 Da Fam
Dr. Dre- Xxplosive
Ghostface- Stroke of Death
Mobb Deep- Quiet Storm
Lil Wayne- A Milli
ATCQ- Electric Relaxation
Missy- Sock It 2 Me
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July 18th, 2008
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aquaboogie says:
Da Rockwilder was the sickest song! In the club, niggas would flip their wigs and go crazy, jumping up and down whenever this shit came on. Words cannot explain it!
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July 18th, 2008
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BigNat says:
danger doom- crosshairs
mf doom- rhinestone cowboy
joe budden-all of me
beanie sigel- dear self (can i talk to you)
busta rhymes- in the ghetto
camron- the roc (just fire)
clipse- keys open doors
common-ghetto heaven part 2
dr. dre- xxplosive
eminem- i don’t get a fuck
ghostfacekillah- apollo kids
kanye west-drive slow
little brother-not enough
mos def- the panties
nas- new york state of mind part 2
outkast-the return of the g
diplomats- dipset anthem
biggie- long kiss goodnight
the roots- seed 2.0
scarface- guess who’s back
young buck- prices on my head
t.i. - I’m talking to you
rick ross- I’m a G
gunit- gangsta shit
jay-z- allure
lil wanye- ain’t that a bitch
bubba spraxxx- nowhere
50 cent- on my hood or ski mask way
dmx-whats my name
jadakiss- we going make it
twista-one last time
project pat- out there
bun b-pushin
mystikal-mystikal fever
snoop- doggy dogg world
tony yayo-i know you don’t love me
jim jones- emotionless
obie trice- cry now
young jeezy-you know what it is
big pun-dream shatterer
beat nuts- no hook i think thats what it’s called
redman- soopaman luva 3
gza-shadowboxin
method man-bring the pain
raekwon-can it all be so simple
ugk- swishas and dosha
i just picked shit at random i am sure any one can name lot of good beats
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July 18th, 2008
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truthfromdaboot says:
@bignat
Imma give you props, that’s the most comprehensive non-hating ass list i have ever read on a hip hop blog, you got to be the realist dude bloggin today. I must admit I’m bais to the SOUTH but I like the list dog, it has all regions and all styles!
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July 19th, 2008
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BIGNAT says:
thanks man and i could have made it way longer but i would have been there all night.
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July 18th, 2008
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ddd says:
back that azz up-mannie fresh..listen 2 that shit real close…dude got like 11 different instruments correspondin perfectly with each other…mannie was way ahead of his time..u can go back to u.n.l.v.,mr ivan etc.mannie fresh been doin it since 85 and he 1 of the few in the south that knows his muzik{and im from new york}.listen 2 his shit from 92-05.he’s more of a singles producer now becuz he aint the in-house producer 4 cmr and these a&r’s dont trust him like baby and slim did.but he’s doin juve new album..
premo is new york.period..he’s laced nuthin but bangers..to many to name
alchemist-to many 2 name
dj toomp-wat u know about that..
rza-see premo and alc
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July 19th, 2008
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BIGNAT says:
man toomp also got a big list. he did most of t.i.’s earlier stuff. also he did most of the hits off graduation. kanye would have had a brick on his hands without them beats toomp gave him. songs i know he did for sure is flashing lights and big brother i think in all he did 6 songs for graduation
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July 19th, 2008
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BIGNAT says:
also you are right about mannie fresh he did almost all of the carter 1 and thats why it was wanye’s best album
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July 18th, 2008
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Jerm says:
my favorites are…
What You Know - T.I.
Party Up - DMX
Get The Fuck Back - Ludacris
Take Tha Hood Back - UGK
Standin Ovation - Chamillionaire
Frontin - Chamillionaire
Ima G - Bun B
Ima G - Lil Keke
Chunk Up Tha Deuce - Lil Keke
Two Miles An Hour - Ludacris
and many more…
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July 18th, 2008
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avon says:
not in any order but my list
1.bling bling bg
2.cash money is a army bg
3.i really mean it camron
4.lil wayne kush
5.papoose versatility
6.biggie things done changed
7.nas lifes a bitch
8.paid in full
9.fugee la la
10.camron down and out /cant forget about big l put it on
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July 18th, 2008
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xxl sucks says:
u guys always suck on your lists…everything is totally east coast biased… how u have a top producer list and not have dr dre, dj quik, timbaland, organized noise or even KLC or N.O. Joe and all the southern producers… not only NEW YORK makes dope shit!!
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July 18th, 2008
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N o says:
Alright I’m from New Orleans so this is gunna be fun to see what yall say about mine…(feel free to hate because u dont like the south)
10.Bad Guy - Jay-Z(american gangsta)
9.Still Fly - Big Tymers
8.I Just Wanna Love You - Eminem,Obie,50
7.Silent B.G. - B.G.
6.Get Your Roll On - Big Tymers
5.Knockin Doors Down - Pimp C
4.Till I Collapse - Eminem
3.Tha Mobb - Wayne
2.Blowin Do Do - Webbie
1.B.M. J.R. - Wayne
Honorable Mentions…
1.Drunken Hot Girls - Kanye,Mos Def
2.I Need It In My Life - Juvenile
3.Beat Down Low - T.I.
4.Leather So Soft - Wayne
5.Hip-Hop - Dead Prez
6.Put On - Jeezy
7. Fresh’s Blessing - Wayne
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July 18th, 2008
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Teezy says:
Fuck the south man hip hop is dead…
JK
I ain’t hatin Bad Guy is actually called say hello
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July 18th, 2008
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avon says:
i got some more
1.t.i. asap
2.t.i. you dont know me
3.t.i. what you know
4.bg gun slinger
5.bg jungle
6.big l holdin it down
7.tupac no mre pain
8.yall mulfuckaz 4got about ambitionz az a ridah
9.biggie warning
10.DE LA SOUL ME MYSELF AND I
KOOL MOE DEE HOW YA LIKE ME NOW
LL COOL J GOING BACK TO CALI
DMX PARTY UP
BLACKSTAR DEFINITION
COMMON THE LIGHT
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July 18th, 2008
at 7:14 pm
Jay.oh says:
Wu Tang: The Art of Shadow Boxin
Jay-Z: Girls, Girls, Girls (dope sample)
Jaylib: The Red (that 90% sample at the end; nice touch)
Pharcyde: Passin Me By (why can’t this sound be as relevent now)
Pete Rock & C.L.: T.R.O.Y (diddo)
Dr. Dre: Whats The Difference
Nas: Memory Lane
Common: Its Your World
A Tribe Called Quest: Bonita Applebum (that intro is bananas)
Black Moon: Got Cha Opin (don’t front)
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July 18th, 2008
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johnson says:
“it ain’t hard to tell” (human nature sample is FIRE)
“c.r.e.a.m.”
“juicy” (although most credit goes to mtume for the original, there couldn’t be better drums to compliment big’s flows)
“electric relaxation” (also an incredibly well used sample)
“you came up”
“dead presidents II”
also, i see your list is INCREDIBLY new york biased (unapologetically, i assume), but you can’t sleep on these nationwide bangers:
“mind’s playin tricks”
“let me ride”,”xplosive”, and the rest of dre’s classics
“southern hospitality”
“wheelz of steel”
“guess who’s back”, the kanye track on the scarface album
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July 18th, 2008
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michael says:
Nas Is Like- Dj Premier
Grindin- The Neptunes
Mass Apeal- Dj Premier
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July 18th, 2008
at 7:26 pm
manny78d says:
In no particular order, oh and I know some of these are loops, but I dont give a fuck these joints crank flat out.
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TRIBE CALLED QUEST-Sky Pager
OUTKAST- Everything. Just playin, Playas Ball
GOODIE MOB-Soul Food
NAS/AZ-Lifes a Bitch-The whole fuckin Illmatic Joint
WARREN G/NATE DOGG-Regulate
COMMON-Iused to love her
UGK-Pocket full of stones
LL-I need Love
Mobb Deep-Shook Ones Pt. 2
DR. DRE-Let Me Ride-The whole fuckin Chronic
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There are so many beats that crank to me, I was born in 83, so my hip-hop peak was mid to lat 90’s.
DMV, WHERE YALL YOUNGINS AT ?!!
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July 18th, 2008
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Shawty J says:
No particular order, just typing as the pop up in my head, I may add a few more later.
Top Back - T.I., produced by Mannie Fresh
Party Up - DMX, produced by Swizz Beatz
The Watcher 2 - Jay-Z, produced by Dr. Dre
U Don’t Know - Jay-Z, produced by Just Blaze
What You Know - T.I., produced by DJ Toomp
Diamonds - Kanye West, produced by Devo Springsteen, Kanye West, and Jon Brion
Tell Em I Said That - T.I., produced by Danja
Dirt Off Your Shoulder - Jay-Z, produced by Timbaland
Damn I’m Cold - Bun B, produced by CHOPS
Extrahard, Little Brother - produced Mr. Porter
What I look for in a beat, is basically, if I could remove the lyrics could I listen to the beat and still get the same vibe and the same story, if I were a rapper would I buy it?
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July 18th, 2008
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Tony TwIsT says:
wow. this list seems pretty east coast, and early 90s biased. Kanye and Just blaze have made beats 100 times better than this list. I understand that the early 90s was the best period in hip-hop but i mean c’mon
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July 18th, 2008
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bdg says:
the whole diplomatic immunity 1
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July 19th, 2008
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Ace Boogie says:
co sign
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July 18th, 2008
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zino says:
man theres alot of good beat i really like that camron killa cam cam beath tho and 36 where is the bud i could go on for days
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July 18th, 2008
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guttaMAN says:
every beat Timbaland has made and about 50% of all the NEPTUNES catalog.
one of the hottest beats of all time…..”all about the benjamins”
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July 18th, 2008
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TheRefriedMexican says:
XXL MAG STOP YOUR EAST COAST BIAS!
XXL MAG STOP YOUR EAST COAST BIAS!
XXL MAG STOP YOUR EAST COAST BIAS!
YOU GOT TO BE FUCKING KIDDING ME XXL MAG! 9 OF THE TOP 10 BEATS ARE BY EAST COAST ARTIST? 9 OF THE TOP 10!!!
THE ONE WEST COAST CUT YOU CHOSE “HAND ON THE PUMP” IS NICE BUT NOT EVEN THE BEST ONE ON THAT ALBUM. “HOW I COULD JUST KILL A MAN”. WHERE’S M.C. BREED’S “AIN’T NO FUTURE IN YO FRONTIN”? DIGITAL UNDERGROUND’S “HUMPTY DANCE”? ICE T’S “COLORS”?
XXL MAG STOP YOUR EAST COAST BIAS!
XXL MAG STOP YOUR EAST COAST BIAS!
XXL MAG STOP YOUR EAST COAST BIAS!
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July 18th, 2008
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Eric says:
This is one of those rankings that would have to be seperated by eras. Anyway… I can only think of two beats that would HAVE to be in my top 10… “Bout It, Bout It” and Jay-Z “Allure”. Beats by the Pound killed that Bout It beat
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July 18th, 2008
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gooch says:
I’m from the east coast, of course i’m biased!
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July 18th, 2008
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MBizzle says:
anything on the chronic or the chronic 2001 could be on that list too
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July 18th, 2008
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BX POSTER CHILD says:
HOW CAN U 4GET THE BREATHE BEAT BY FABOLOUS. IT SHOULD BE IN EVERBODY’S TOP.
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July 18th, 2008
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jojo says:
Phone tap - The Firm (produced by Dr. Dre)
Unbelievable - Notorious B.I.G. (DJ Premier)
4,3,2,1 - LL Cool J (Erick Sermon???)
Stop being greedy - DMX (Swizz Beatz???)
T.R.O.Y. - CL Smooth and Pete Rock
Too many PREMO beats to name, but heres a few:
Discipline, Nas is like…, 10 crack commandments, BOOM, When I B on the MIC….
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July 18th, 2008
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MASTA KID says:
RZA SHOULD HAVE THIS LIST ON LOCK LIQUID SWORDS, 4TH CHAMBER, ICE CREAM, CREAM, CAN IT BE, WHAT THE BLOOD CLOT, VERBAL INTERCOURSE, INCARSARATED SCARFACES, TRIUMP, ITS YOURS, BRING THE PAIN, KNUCKLEHEADZ, HEAVEN OR HELL, I COULD GO ON FOR DAYS HIS CATALOG RUNS DEEP
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July 18th, 2008
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dizzle says:
“I got five on it” That gets shit thumpin
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July 18th, 2008
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jackpot says:
It’s hard for me to list just ten. No matter how much I complain about hip-hop having down periods, I can always count on producers to come up with heat. Off top, “Dipset Anthem.” The beat makes me lose my mind every time. “Can’t Stop The Prophet” (Pete Rock remix). I could probably use a Hi-Tek or J Dilla beat in there. I think you did a great job listing those,though. I can’t front on any of your picks.
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July 18th, 2008
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murderx says:
1. Lil Wayne - A Millie
2. Jay-z - Song Cry
3. Biggie - One More Chance (Remix)
4. 2 Pac - I Ain’t Mad At Cha
5. Nas - One Mic
6. Lil Wayne - kush
7. Jay-Z - Encore
8. Kanye West - Stronger
9. Eminem - Stan
10. Biggie - Juicey
Dats how my shit iz….by the way I really need more than 10 choices I need bout 35 at LEAST!!!
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July 18th, 2008
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South Sidah says:
where’s Rock Box or any Run DMC beat? what about Mama Said Knock You Out?
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July 18th, 2008
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Chris S says:
i feel like a retard cuz i consider myself a hip hop head and i have only heard 3 of the songs in your top 10…i will certainly be doing something about that. even with that said, i think still d.r.e. has to be in the list. but anyway, here’s mine
1. Still D.R.E. - Dr. Dre
2. X - Xzibit
3. Lost Ones - Jay-Z
4. Be(Intro) - Common
5. They Reminisce Over You - Pete Rock & Cl Smooth
6. Front 2 Back - Xzibit
7. Still Cruisin - The Game feat. Eazy E
8. D’Evils - Jay-Z
9. Ambitionz Az A Ridah - Tupac
10. Roll Out - Ludacris
honorable mention
renegade-em, jay
kiss your ass goodbye-dblock
forgot about dre-dre, em
jesus walks-ye tudda
what’s the difference-dre, em, xzibit
fuck wit dre day-dre
my block remix-pac
everything changes-aceyalone
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July 19th, 2008
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LAKID says:
Finally someone mentioned that BE intro..dat beat is simple but sick. Kanye west Get em High-College drop out. Still Dre-DR. DRE. NY State of Mind-Nas .The Instrumental-Lupe Fiasco(food & liquor). The Emperor’s soundtrack-Lupe Fiasco. Back Down-50 Cent (GRODT) Blood Hound-50 cent. Do What u wanna do-Devin d Dude. Anythang-Devin d dude. THA MOB-lil wayne (c2). Shook ones pt2. quiet storm-Mobb deep. Dreamin-young Jeezy(inspiration)….shit i could go all day with this shit.
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July 18th, 2008
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Scratch Magazine’s “Top 10 Beats of All Time” « Big One Online says:
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July 18th, 2008
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beatz23 says:
Nas Is Like- Nas
Deez Nuuuts- Dr. Dre
Lyrics To Go- ATCQ
Mass Appeal- Gangstarr
Grindin- Clipse
The Corner- Common
Ski Mask Way- 50 Cent
Dead Presidents 2- Jay-Z
C.R.E.A.M.- Wu-Tang Clan
Right Back At You- Mobb Deep
Passin Me By- Pharcyde
Breathe- Fabolous
The Game- Common
anything from Kanye, Dr. Dre, Premier, RZA, or ATCQ
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July 19th, 2008
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BX POSTER CHILD says:
BOTH VERSIONS OF DEAD PRESIDENTS HAVE THE SAME BEAT
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July 19th, 2008
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beatz23 says:
ok…you know what I mean
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July 18th, 2008
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truthfromdaboot says:
THE LIST IS A FRAUD
MYSTIKAL’S= HERE I GO!!!!!!!!
2Pac’s = MY AMBITIONS AS A RIDA!!!!!
Not in the top ten!!! FOH!!!!!!!!!!!!
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July 18th, 2008
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JKeith734 says:
Oh yeah forgot Alchemist, Khayree, Erick Sermon, Warren G, Battlecat, DJ Darryl (Who cuts so sweet, fuck the bullshit the man makes beats-Richie Rich 41Fivin), Mike Dean, Bido, Crazy C and all of the Rap-A-Lot Producers, Kay-Gee from Naughty By Nature The Bomb Squad, Marley Marl, Legendary Traxster (Twista) NO I.D., Nashiem Myrick (He helped bring that raw east coast sound back to the forefront). DJ Uneek (Bone)
The list could on for eon’s
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July 18th, 2008
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Uway says:
man this list sucks…what about anything from tribe called quest, …your honorable mentions was better…
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July 18th, 2008
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Sheena says:
In no particular order, back to the essence:
Method Man & Mary J Blige - You’re All I Need
Dr. Dre -Deep Cover
Dr. Dre & Snoop -Bitches Ain’t Shit
Divine Force - Holy War
Group Home -Supa Star
Stetsasonic - Go Stetsa
Biggie - Kick In The Door
Gangstarr/Nice & Smooth - Dwyck
Kool G Rap - I’m Fly
Kurtis Blow - If I Ruled The World
*QM Mafia: Coming Soon!* - Pardon Da Interruption
Mobb Deep - Got It Twisted
Geto Boys - Mind Playin’ Tricks On Me
Davy DMX - One For The Treble
Foxxy Brown - BK Anthem
Onyx - Walk In New York
Marley Marl - The Symphony II
Junior Mafia - Players Anthem
LL Cool J - Rock The Bells
The Roots - Clones
Run DMC - RockBox
3rd Bass - Steppin To The AM
Schooly D - PSK
Kool Moe Dee - Turn It Up
Brand Nubian - Black & Blue
Tony Yayo - So Seductive
Mantronix - Hardcore Hip Hop
BDP - I’m Still # 1
Fugees - FugeeLa
I can’t do a top 10, maybe a top 100, and that’s the tip of the iceberg! Young heads…look ‘em up if you don’t know…now you know!
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July 21st, 2008
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MOE says:
SO SEDUCTIVE?….GET THE FUCK OUTTA HERE WITH THAT WACK SHIT
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July 18th, 2008
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BX POSTER CHILD says:
BREATHE - FABOLOUS
MONEY POWER RESPECT - D-BLOCK
PRETTY MUCH EVERY DMX BEAT LOL
HOT BOYS - MISSY ELLIOTT
HATE ME NOW - NAS
HURT - T.I.
GAME’S PAIN - THE GAME
THE CHAMP - GHOSTFACE KILLAH
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July 18th, 2008
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Bleed Black says:
We gon Win - Styles P and Miri Ben Ari (her whole album bar 2 songs has some bangin beats)
Alright - Mystikal (scott storch b4 anyone knew who scott storch was)
Hurt you - Busta Rhymes (scott storch)
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July 18th, 2008
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Bleed Black says:
super soul sis + the hook
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July 19th, 2008
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Keith says:
I gotta go with E=MC2 and Raise It Up, both by J-Dilla.
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July 19th, 2008
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Asunder says:
Top 10 beats? No such thing. Should be done by decade to do it any justice, unless it’s like top 100 or whatnot:
70s - fuck is that?
80s
Ice T - 6 in the Mornin, Colors
Easy E - Boyz in da Hood, 8-Ball
NWA - Straight Outta Compton, 100 Miles & Runnin
D.O.C. - It’s Funky Enough
BDP - Criminal Minded, 9mm, My Philosophy
Eric B & Rakim - Follow the Leader, Microphone Fiend
Big Daddy Kane - Raw, Another Victory
Public Enemy - well… just about everything they did in the 80s
Daddy Freddy - Raggamuffin Hip Hop
De La Soul - first two albums
Jungle Brothers - first two albums
Tribe Called Qwest - first three albums whole (stretches into 90’s)
90s
Ice Cube - Amerikkka’s Most Wanted (yep whole thing)
Gravediggaz - most of that whole first album
WuTang - the WHOLE first album AND most of the second; first albums by GZA (ok second really), ODB, Raekwon, Ghostface…
Cypress Hill - first two albums have disgusting beats all the way through
Nas - New York State of Mind
Main Source - Snake Eyes, Friendly Game of Baseball
ah… too much to list gotta stop, but the list does not.
00’s meh - can’t touch the 80’s or 90’s for beats… and as far as Southern Rap goes - fuck is that shit, that ain’t hip hop, is it?
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July 19th, 2008
at 12:16 am
Sheena says:
In no particular order, back to the essence:
Method Man & Mary J Blige - You’re All I Need
Gravediggaz - Nowhere To Run
Jeru ha Damaga - Can’t Stop The Prophet
Dr. Dre -Deep Cover
Dr. Dre & Snoop -Bitches Ain’t Shit
Divine Force - Holy War
Group Home -Supa Star
Stetsasonic - Go Stetsa
Biggie - Kick In The Door
Gangstarr/Nice & Smooth - Dwyck
Kool G Rap - I’m Fly
Kurtis Blow - If I Ruled The World
*QM Mafia: Coming Soon!* - Pardon Da Interruption
Mobb Deep - Got It Twisted
Geto Boys - Mind Playin’ Tricks On Me
Davy DMX - One For The Treble
Foxxy Brown - BK Anthem
Onyx - Walk In New York
Marley Marl - The Symphony II
Junior Mafia - Players Anthem
LL Cool J - Rock The Bells
The Roots - Clones
Run DMC - RockBox
3rd Bass - Steppin To The AM
Schooly D - PSK
Kool Moe Dee - Turn It Up
Brand Nubian - Black & Blue
Tony Yayo - So Seductive
Mantronix - Hardcore Hip Hop
BDP - I’m Still # 1
Fugees - FugeeLa
I can’t do a top 10, maybe a top 100, and that’s the tip of the iceberg! Young heads…look ‘em up if you don’t know…now you know!
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July 19th, 2008
at 12:22 am
Geranimo says:
um… Flashing Lights
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July 19th, 2008
at 12:29 am
paychexx says:
can it be- the rza
southernplayalistc- organized noize
shook ones - havoc
foe life- from mack 10 dont know who produced it
memory lane - dj premier
unbelievable - dj premier
superstar - dj premier
the reasonable doubt - ( mainly ski beats joints)
bring the pain- rza
erick sermon joints
dj toomp ( got some of the hottest beats)
kanye west ( nuff said)
all on eyez on me/street dreams
rza all over ob4cl album
ghostface killah
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July 19th, 2008
at 12:35 am
EQ says:
This shit is impossibe but here we go:
My FAV 10 Since 2000
Doo Rags - Nas
Position of Power - 50 Cent
Stillmatic Intro - Nas
We Roll - Pete Rock ft. Max B and Jim Jones
I Wonder - Kanye West
The Profit - Fat Joe ft. Wayne
Goodlife - T.I. ft. Common
Hovi Baby - Jay-Z
By Your Side - Jadakiss
More or Less - Shyne
My FAV 10 ALL TIME (No Order)
I Like It - Grand Puba
Mass Appeal - Gangstarr
Find Your Wealth - Nas
Unbelievable - Biggie
Electric Relaxation - A Tribe Called Quest
You Came Up - Big Pun
D’Evils - Jay-Z
The World is Yours -Nas
Why You Wanna - TI
Cold World - GZA
Aight the list above is bullshit… I mean I could easily throw anotha 30 up there
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July 19th, 2008
at 12:57 am
mrogi says:
Bushwick Bill - Ever So Clear
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July 19th, 2008
at 1:10 am
Mika says:
“July 18th, 2008
at 4:49 pm
Mika says:
not necessarily in order .
Jay-Z - Where im from and Dead Presidents. Nas-Made you look(i just love the street feel), Du Rags,Phone tap.
T.I -Why you wanna, Rubberband man.
Mase-Welcome Back.
Mobb Deep-Burn,Shook Ones,Got it twisted
Buck-You aint goin nowhere …….man im crossing my limit alrdy , off the top so im missing out a lot …… but , thts my list!”
damn man i forgot to add one more ……..and its quite funny nobody touched on it but when tht shit came out .it had all of us gng crazy.
yeah …. Wanksta - fiddy …….you rem man tht flow and tht oh so suavely thugged out beat …damn man ……..and the game - runnin’ i love tht one too ….. it just ha that FEEL man , the flashback , present day secene , then the flashback then the curr…… yknow how it go man …. so -
50 Cent(the old one) - Wanksta
The Game - Runnin
CLA-effing-SICK
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July 19th, 2008
at 1:43 am
BrianF says:
wtf yall crazy
no order
throw them bows
dead presidents
Grinding
H to the izzo
Breath
i can think of about 50 more but yall niggas buggn i loved the 90s too but shit… the 90s was lke hot lyrics with OK beats while the late 90s, now turned it into hot beats with OK lyrics
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July 19th, 2008
at 2:45 am
DJ says:
Catch A Bad One - Del Tha Funkee Homosapien
CLASSIC HIP HOP BEAT
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July 19th, 2008
at 4:15 am
chris reed says:
fuck u
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July 19th, 2008
at 4:23 am
southsidesean says:
How in the fuck is Dr. Dre not on this list? The whole top 10 could be one of Dre’s beats. The Clipse song “Grindin” is one of the sickest beats ever.
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July 19th, 2008
at 5:22 am
G says:
Honorable Mention:
Girls Girls Girls - Produced by Just Blaze
http://youtube.com/watch?v=TXvSuCOO_0U
20) Ring Ring Ring (Hey Hey Hey) - Prince Paul
http://youtube.com/watch?v=gC1xuVCBl4o
This song has five samples and you would never know.
19) Flashing Lights - Produced by Kanye West
(http://youtube.com/watch?v=IawR7tfi_bI)
18) Excuse Me, Miss - The Neptunes
http://youtube.com/watch?v=itZIl51EvzQ
17) 100 miles and runnin’ - N.W.A.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Nznw8ckYakg
16) Find My Way - Produced by J.Dilla
http://youtube.com/watch?v=co1I8woi–c
15)What you Know - Produced by D.J. Troop
http://youtube.com/watch?v=_7JDKSSWMx0
14) Gin and Juice - Produced by Dr.Dre
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Q6XANPiruZs
13) Feelin’ - Produced by Ski
http://youtube.com/watch?v=1RA1A4_sucU
12) Ain’t No Half Steppin’ - Produced by Marley Marl
http://youtube.com/watch?v=CF67BzaPuFo
11) Big Pimpin’ - Timbaland
http://youtube.com/watch?v=j4vnqSx4NDs
10) Memory Lane (in da Park) - D.J. Premier
http://youtube.com/watch?v=mzHOSIFS_kk
9) O.P.P. - Produced by Kay Gee
http://youtube.com/watch?v=fOybabQUVW0
8) B.O.B. - Produced by Earthtone III
http://youtube.com/watch?v=4XnR-hrWv88
7) Pease Porridge - Produced by Prince Paul
http://youtube.com/watch?v=m386g6S87LQ
6) I Wanna Rock (Doo Doo Brown) - Produced by Mr. Mixx
5) Paul Revere - Produced by Rick Rubin
http://youtube.com/watch?v=-x-MRWZar0g
4) Paper Thin by MC Lyte -Produced by King of Chill
http://youtube.com/watch?v=bqaPQijT4t4
3) Brooklyn’s Finest - Produced by Clark Kent
http://youtube.com/watch?v=DFsVvyj7eUg&feature=related
2) Brooklyn Zoo - Produced by True Master
http://youtube.com/watch?v=thBji9VNLBo
1) Diamonds (From Sierra Leone) - Produced by Kanye West
http://youtube.com/watch?v=A61AaI59GOU
The bar has been set with beat!
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July 19th, 2008
at 5:42 am
monica says:
you buggin, hands down teh best beat of all time is dj premiers above the clouds for guru
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July 19th, 2008
at 7:22 am
kingkofi says:
This is in no order
1 Dr. Dre -Whats the difference
2 Dr. Dre -Forgot About Dre
3 Timbaland- Get your freak on
4 Em & Jay - Renegade
5 Biggie- Mo Money Mo Problems
6 50 cent - In Da Club
7 Kanye West - Never let me down
8 50 - Wanksta
9 Tupac - Califonia Love
10 Nas -Hate Me Now
11 Eminem -Till I Collapse
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July 19th, 2008
at 7:30 am
playit says:
some beats that spring to mind in no particular order
E.T. - Outkast
clipse of doom - ghostface
as i come back - busta rhymes
figaro - madvillian
drop it like its hot - snoop
breathe - fabolous
straight outta compton - NWA
Careful (Click, Click) - wu tang
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July 19th, 2008
at 8:13 am
Rocco B says:
The Bridge Is Over- BDP
Symphony- Marley Marl
Paul Revere- Beastie Boys
Diplomats- Gangsta Music
Run DMC- Jam Master Jay
Dr. Dre- Deep Cover
Snoop- Tha Shiznit
Mobb Deep- Shook Ones
Nas- NY State of Mind
Intermission (The Bridge)- Juice Crew
Jay-Z- Money Cash Hos
Jay-Z- Where Im From
Outkast- Elevators
BIG- Long Kiss Goodnight
Puff and Mase- Cant Nobody Hold Me Down
Puff- Victory
Raekwon- Ice Cream
Raekwon- Knuckleheadz
The DOC- Its Funky Enough
Luniz- Got 5 On It
Eazy E- Boyz In Da Hood
Ice Cube- Check Yo Self
2 Pac- California Love
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July 19th, 2008
at 8:44 am
LOL says:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl-yAs5jwFg
Joe Budden - Focus
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July 19th, 2008
at 9:26 am
Torry says:
not my top 10 of all time,just what i could think of at the moment. and not in any particular order.
1. Little Brother- Step it up (Hi-Tek)
2. Freeway- What we do (just blaze)
3. outkast- spodiodidopalicious (organized noise)
4. Beanie Sigel- Stop, chill (just blaze)
5. 2pac- Scandalous (dat nigga daz)
6. Talib Kweli- The Blast (hi-tek)
7. wu- tang- triumph (rza)
8. puff- victory ( d. dot ?)
9. lupe fiasco- kick, push (soundtrakk)
10. dr. dre- nuthin but a g thang (dr. dre)
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July 19th, 2008
at 9:30 am
mel says:
busta rhymes-turn me up (j-dilla)
the firm-phone tap (dr. dre)
outkast- so fresh & so clean (outkast)
gangstarr- soliliqy of chaos (dj premier)
dr.dre-high powered (dr.dre)
jay z- hovi baby (just blaze)
snoop dogg-aint no fun (dr.dre)
mista grimm- indo smoke (warren g)
little brother-#17 “minstrel show” (9th wonder)
sean price-heartburn (9th wonder)
jadakiss-we gon`make it (alchemist)
mobb deep-quiet storm (havoc)
nas- affirmative action (trackmasters)
diplomats- i really mean it (just blaze)
cam`ron- killa cam (heatmakerz)
no order needed these are just some beats that i think are better than the “best of all time”
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July 19th, 2008
at 10:13 am
BIGNAT says:
number 17 from ministrel show is We Got Now
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July 19th, 2008
at 10:01 am
They call me Jesus Freak says:
You gotta be fucking kidding me.
Where’s Cat Van Bags?
Where’s Constance?
You don’t even have Mass Appeal?
Plus you would have thought that Blaze would have gotten some kind of mention for Oh Boy
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July 19th, 2008
at 10:06 am
west philly's finest says:
Daytona 500- Ghostface Killah
Heaven or Hell-Raekwon
What Ya Poison-Mobb Deep
We Gon Make It- Jadakiss
The Realest-Mobb Deep
Tha Shiznit-Snoop Dogg
Dipset Anthem,1st Of tha Month-The Diplomats
Kick In the Door- BIG
A Million-Jay-Z
Keep It Thoro-Prodigy
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July 19th, 2008
at 10:10 am
ideejay says:
Pharcyde - She Said J.Dilla RMX
Clipse - Grindin’
Big Noyd - Watch Out
Black Moon - Buck’em Down
Mobb Deep - Quiet Storm
Jadakiss - Knock Yourself Out
Daz - Do U Know
E40 - Tell Me When To Go
Rich Boy - Throw Some D’s
Lil Wayne - A Milli
No Order
Best Beats Ever niggas
y’all opinons about my list dont matter to me cuz that list changes from day to day anyway so do what y’all do
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July 19th, 2008
at 10:16 am
Jazz One says:
I hate to get all hipster on you,
-M.I.A.’s Paper Planes is a banger, especially with the remix with Bun B and Boosie.
-Kid Cudi’s Day and Night makes me stop everytime I hear it.
-UGKast’s International Player’s Anthem
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July 19th, 2008
at 10:17 am
c. gabi says:
UTP- Nolia Clap
Camp Lo- Luchini
Clipse- Grindin
Ludacris- Southern Hospitality
Clipse- Mr. Me Too
Black Star- Respiration
Mos Def- Sex, Love & Money
Notorious B.I.G.- Dead Wrong
Trick Daddy- Shutup
ACTQ- Hot Sex
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July 19th, 2008
at 11:01 am
Mr. In Da Club says:
ain’t no order, but shiits reeeeeaaaalllllll..
In da Club (50 Cent best beat ever, fuk u if u don’t think so)
R.A,W, (daz & Kurupt) (Mr. Dillinger)
Go At It (Bishop/caltroit)
Ambitions az a ridah (PAC) (dilly on it)
str8 ballin’ (PAC)
Nothin On Me (Weezy/Fab/Juelz - C3) (Alchemist is tight)
Hood psalm (Bishop - Khalil)
Greatest Trick (Bishop - good mix of mr. porter & Dr. dre)
Fast lane (Bilal - DRE!!)
Gunz cum out (50 - DRE!!)
leather so soft - (Weezy F & Baby - Jim Jonsin)
Touch Down (Chip (T.i.) & Slim Shady)
All i think about (Sir Bishop of Lamont - Scott Storch)
My Bitch (The Gayme (Shout out to the mans who reminded me bout this killa beat, and shout out to khalil 4 droppin that heat)
2 of amerikaz most wanted (PAC, Snoop- A Dilly beat)
99% of Doggystyle - Snoop & dre allll day
I smell PUSSY (G-Unit - Sam sneed)
MLK (213)
more bishop, dre, pac, daz, g unit,eminem, chamillionaire, ya boy, scott broke storch, dj khalil etc…
FUCK TIMBERLAND, he’s good but he’s an absolute tit!
all the gods of hip hop on all the god beats, 4real, eat a dicc haters
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July 19th, 2008
at 11:09 am
ATLatino404 says:
Gotta put this in categories
Riot inducing beats
1. I’m so hood - The runners
2. Natural born Killers Dr Dre
3. You don’t know Just Blaze
4. Rebel w/o a pause Bomb Squad
5. Bia bia Lil jon(yes lil jon)
6. Simon Says Pharoah monch
7. Ante Up DR period
8. Trap or Die Jeezy
9. Rubberband man David Banner
10.Cannon Don Cannon
Who woulda thunk it beats
1. Come Clean Premier
2. Superbrooklyn BTC (Cocoa brovaz)
3. Heat $00.50(Dre?)
5. Number 1 spot Luda
6. Paul Revere Rick Rubin
7. Scenario (remix)
8. Jackin for Beats sir jinx
9. some cut lil jon
10.mixmaster mike beastie boys over straight scratching
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July 19th, 2008
at 11:14 am
Rich Dollar$ says:
Nobody mentioned All About Benjamins beat?!?!?
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July 19th, 2008
at 11:21 am
Bobby G says:
big poppa- Biggie
the potion- ludacris
touch it- busta
so fresh and so clean- outkast
jay-z and eminem- renegade
forgot bout dre- dr. dre and eminem
c.r.e.a.m.- wu-tang
a milli- weezy
i get money- 50 cent
flava in your ear- biggie
honorable: anything made by kanye west ya heard…
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July 19th, 2008
at 11:23 am
Pinto AKA DJ Supafly says:
What I know is Jay- Z’s P.S.A beat should be number 1. (Produced by Just Blaze). Also you gotta hear the Lil Wayne’[s P.S.A version with the same beat.
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July 19th, 2008
at 11:34 am
floridanucca says:
my favorites easily are
1. Mr. 17.5 -Young Jeezy (prod. by Don Cannon)
2. Deja Vu- Nas, old unreleased demo track, they used the first verse for verbal intercourse
3. It Aint Hard To Tell- Nas (prod. by Large Professor)
4. Last Dayz- Onyx
5. This Me- Rick Ross (prod. by DJ Toomp)
6. World Takeover- Joe Budden
7. Players Ball Reprise- Outkast
8. The World Is Yours- Nas
9. Tour Guide- Slick Pulla
10. Mainstream- Outkast
hon. mention- E.T. (Outkast)
my fav producers gotta be DJ Toomp, Organized Noize, and Don Cannon
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July 19th, 2008
at 11:38 am
JamPo says:
Ya’ll niggas is lost…..
I seen only one Eric Sermon beat…
“Buy You Some”- Too Short, Shorty B, and Eric Sermon..
“Wu-Tang Aint Nuthin To Fukk Wit”- RZA
“Bitches Aint Shit”- Dr. Dre
“Jesse James”-Scarface, Mike Dean, N.O. Joe
“Pinky Ring”- Pimp C, N.O. Joe
“Quiet Storm”- Havoc
“Me or the Papes”- Preemo
“Dead Presidents”- Ski
“Down with The Kings”- Pete Rock
“Throw Ya Gunz”- Chyskillz and Jam Master Jay
“Who’s The Mack?”- Bomb Squad
“Heartz Of Men”- Dj Quik
“The Symphony”- Marley Marl
“Scenario”- A Tribe Called Quest
I can go on forever….
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July 19th, 2008
at 12:03 pm
The Green Lantern says:
In no particular order
We Gon Make It- Jadakiss
I Really Mean It- Diplomats
Kick, Push- Lupe Fiasco
Xxplosive- Dr. Dre
Life’s A Bitch- Nas
Let The Beat Build- Lil Wayne
Go DJ- Lil Wayne
Kryptonite- Big Boi
Ride Around Shinin- The Clipse
C.R.E.A.M.- Raekwon
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July 19th, 2008
at 12:26 pm
Hardtufind says:
1. How We Do-The Game
2. Shadow Boxin’-GZA
3. Don’t Say Nothin’-The Roots
4. Hate in Yo Eyes-Mack 10
5. XL-The X-Ecutioners
6. Got It Twisted-Mobb Depp
7. What’cha Gonna Do?-Shyne
8. Nigga What, Nigga Who-Jay-Z
9. The I.N.C. Ride-Masta Ace Incorporated
10. Step into a World (Rapture’s Delight)-KRS One
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July 19th, 2008
at 12:44 pm
Jersey says:
I think thats a decent list but here my personal top 5
1)Fuck Tha World Lil Wayne( Produced By Mannie Fresh)
2) Welcome 2 Tha Nolia - Juvenile by Mannie
3) Dead Presidents - Jay-Z
4) Cash Money Is An Army B.G. Mannie
5) Big Poppa - Notourious B.I.G.
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July 19th, 2008
at 1:03 pm
underground says:
1. “Tha Shiznit” by Dr.Dre
2. “Shook Ones pt II” by Havoc
3. “7th Chamber” by RZA
4. “New York State Of Mind” by DJ Premier
5. “One Love” by Q-Tip
6. “The Chronic (Intro)” by Dr.Dre
7. “The World Is Yours” by Pete Rock
8. “The Nigga Ya Love To Hate” by Hank Shocklee
9. “Rat-Tat-Tat-Tat” by Dr.Dre
10. “Protect Ya Neck” by RZA
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July 19th, 2008
at 2:04 pm
Jazz One says:
Blackalicious- Swan Lake
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July 19th, 2008
at 3:12 pm
CCS says:
1. Dre/Ice Cube - Natural Born Killaz
2. Nas - Nas Is Like
3. Nas - The Message
4. Eric B & Rakim - Paid In Full
5. 2pac - Ambitions Az a Ridah
6. Outkast - Bombs Over Baghdad
7. Naughty By Nature - Hip Hop Hooray
8. Dr. Dre - Nuthin But a G Thang
9. Jay-Z - Dead Presidents
10. Puff Daddy - All About The Benjamins
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July 19th, 2008
at 3:16 pm
fonzifresh says:
fuck yeah Ante Up shoulda been number one but I’m glad too see it got a mention. Yall need to check the unreleased beat Swizz did sampling the Jurassic Park theme.
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July 19th, 2008
at 3:33 pm
Ghettomale says:
im sorry but hip hop is not just about eastcoast beats, other than DJ Muggs beat i didnt see the left side being represented.
“NUTHIN’ BUT A G THANG” is a great beat
“I GOT 5 ON IT” another classic simple beat
the list can go on and on, dont tell me that when you hear those beats your a adrenalin doesnt rush, dont lie to yourself.
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July 19th, 2008
at 3:52 pm
big b says:
nwa just don’t bite it
nwa one less bitch
nwa always into somethin
esham my homie got shot
esham it aint all about rhymin
natas shady mf
natas do somethin to make me feel better
2pac hail mary
2 pac heven got a ghetto
jay z nigga what
geto boyz my mind playin tricks
doc the formula
doc its funky enough
run dmc can u rock it
pent house players trust no bitch
nas either
nas kissing
jay z big pimpin
lil wayne shine rmx
big tymers 1 stunna
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July 19th, 2008
at 4:09 pm
Dolemite says:
Ambitionz Az A Ridah by 2Pac (Produced by Daz)
This is the best beat I’ve ever heard and I’m born & raised in Georgia.
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July 19th, 2008
at 4:23 pm
SW PHILLY says:
I Got It Made- Special Ed
Triumph-RZA
Beauty Jackson-J.Dilla
Creepin-Produced by Redman(slept on production) and a gutta ass bassline
Pump Pump- Doggystyle
The DOC and The Doctor- Dr. Dre
Unbelievable- DJ Premier.Just cuz its the perfect blend of a tight simple beat and ill lyricist
One Day- UGK
Nick Knack Patty Whack -EPMD(later made famous by Dr. Dre for “California Luv”)
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July 19th, 2008
at 4:25 pm
Landiggy says:
I gots to go with these no order
1.Twista-adreline rush
2.Nas-Destroy and rebuild
3.Biggie- niggas bleed
4.2pac-Straight ballin
5.Jay-z-Feelin it
6.Born twice-Heaven for a g
7.Bone thugs-For da luv of$,thuggish ruggish
8.Nwa-rather fu*ck you
9.Ugk-Diamond up against that wood
10.Outkast-Elevator
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July 19th, 2008
at 4:35 pm
Tha Weatherman says:
Ayo Technology should be number 1 and niggas dont hate. :-P
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July 19th, 2008
at 4:39 pm
rickey g. says:
IF ANYONE IS LOOKN FOR A GOOD BEAT CHECK OUT ANDRE NICKATINA- MY RIDE… IF YOU DONT LIKE RESPOND TO THIS COMMENT
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July 19th, 2008
at 4:46 pm
Kane Corleone says:
I’m finna close thread real talk .anything by ROGER fucking TROUTMAN!!
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July 19th, 2008
at 4:46 pm
Nasty says:
… No J Dilla :|
TROY should be #1 for sure.
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July 19th, 2008
at 4:59 pm
RR says:
1. The world is yours (Pete rock)
2. Deep Cover (Dr. Dre)
3. Take it Personal (Premier)
4. Mass Appeal (Premier)
5. Boyz in the Hood (Dr. Dre)
6. Please listen to my demo (Erick Sermon)
7. Grindin (Neptunes)
8. Top Billin (Milk D)
9. It aint hard to tell (Large Professor)
10. Mind playing tricks on me (NO Joe)=
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July 19th, 2008
at 5:07 pm
RicosuaveATL says:
1.Goodie Mob -Cell Therapy
2.Outkast-SpottieOttieDopaliscious
3.Mystikal-Here I Go
4.Biggie- Who Shot YA
5.Jay-Z- Where Im From
6.Clipse- Grindin’
7.Too Short- Freaky Tales
8.Geto Boyz-Mind Playin Tricks On Me
9.NWA- Boyz N The Hood
10.Outkast- Elevators
thats my top…..
p.s. Im MAD you didnt inclued not one south beat considering the south is known for their beats…..
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July 19th, 2008
at 5:24 pm
Jbo says:
Hating ass NY writers not one good southern beat.
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July 19th, 2008
at 5:35 pm
sheldon says:
93′ till - Souls of Mischief
Passing me by - Pharcyde
The world Is Yours - Nas
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July 19th, 2008
at 6:41 pm
Beej says:
Jay Z - U Don’t Know
T.I. - U Don’t Know Me
Ja Rule - Clap Back
Ja Rule - Holla Holla
Nas - NY State Of Mind
Game - Big Dreams
2pac - California Love
Jay-Z - Where I’m From
DMX - Party Up
Biggie - Big Poppa
Just to name a few…….
Look out for L.A.X. and The Mirror, albums of the year!
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July 19th, 2008
at 7:45 pm
JBLUNT says:
Trick daddy- Can’t fuck with the south
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July 19th, 2008
at 7:54 pm
REDHEAD says:
PRODIGY - Keep It Thoro
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July 19th, 2008
at 8:20 pm
ohboyb1 says:
natas do sumthin to make me feel better
doc its funky enough
doc the formula
nwa always into sumthin
nwa just don’t bite it
nwa real niggas
geto boys my minds playin tricks
geto boys straight gangsterizm
esham my homie got shot
esham I kno u hate me
nas either
nas oochie wally
jay z nigga what
jay z hovie baby
jay z big pimpin
nas one mic
biggie notorious thugs
dre g thang
dre high powered
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July 19th, 2008
at 9:32 pm
mr_whispers says:
What THE F$CK!
Dr. Dre should have been #1 and DJ QUIK should also be on there! Where’s the love for the West Coast?!!?
Dr. Dre: Still DRE, THE WHOLE CHRONIC ALBUM
QUIK: Rhythemalism!
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July 19th, 2008
at 10:30 pm
young L 08 says:
U don’t know-Jay blueprint….Jigga What?….Who’s World-Nas….So Fresh, So clean, Tha Way I Am- Em…. Everyday Struggle/Unbelievable-BIG, TROY, Grinding, Stronger tops my list. Can’t go wrong wit Kanye Honorable mention Overnight Celebrity
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July 19th, 2008
at 11:49 pm
g00ch says:
sorry for my article guys. i know that my list is biased and that i have no qualifications to even write an article like this or pick good beats.
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July 19th, 2008
at 11:51 pm
big chief says:
Well Damn, No Mike Dean, no Mr. Lee, No Chad Butler aka Pimp C (Rip), Beats by the Pound or should I say the Medicine Men, Daz, Battlecat, Erick Sermon, and DJ Quick the list goes on. I demand a recount. O yeah how can I forget Organized noise
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July 20th, 2008
at 12:14 am
BCZ says:
REAL SHIT!
Verbal intersourse Raekwon/Nas
G Thang Dre/Snoop
Mind playn tricks Geto Boys
We gone make it AlQueda Jada
All 4 tha cash Gangstar
1 night ZRO
Killa Kam Camron
Tha Dynasty intro Hova
CREAM Wu Tang
Diamonds & Wood UGK (RIP PIMP)
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July 20th, 2008
at 1:52 am
WTF says:
What kind of dumb ass bias ass east coast shit is this….And how the FUCK didnt Grand Master Flash “The Message” didnt find its way to number 1!!!!!
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July 20th, 2008
at 1:58 am
J. says:
Mobb Deep- Quiet Storm (Havoc)
Mobb Deep- It’s Mine (Havoc)
Nas- It aint Hard to Tell (Large Professor)
Jay-Z- Dead Presidents (Ski)
Outkast- Jazzy Belle (Organized Noize)
The Game- How we do (Dr Dre)
Norega- N.O.R.E.
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July 20th, 2008
at 3:32 am
playboy says:
theres also group home shook ones by mobb dreams by game lets not forget evill dee from black moon had beats for days channel live spark mad izms never foerget the greatest of all time BIGGIE ready to die nhad more beats then people have caME OUT WIT IN A YEAR
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July 20th, 2008
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albeezy says:
1.) Tried by 12 - East Flatbush Project
2.) C.R.E.A.M - Wu-Tang
3.) Endangered - Styles Of Beyond
4.) Grindin’ - Clipse
5.) Missing In Action - M.I.A. (Problems, Black Attack, Fashion)
6.) Soweto - Hieroglyphics
7.) Passing me by - Pharcyde
8.) Boomin’ System - Balance
9.) Ambitions Az a Ridah -2pac
10.) Notorious Thugs - Bone Thugs & Harmony
11.) Daylight - Aesop Rock
12.) Jayou - Jurassic 5
13.) 88′ - Cool Kids
14.) Through the Wire - Kanye West
15.) Mince Meat - Danger Doom
16.) This My One - Traxamillion feat. e-40 and too short
17.) I Got Grapes - Nump
18.) Work The Angles - Dialated Peoples
19.) Definition - Black Star (Mos Def and Talib Kewli)
20.) Take His Life - Royce Da 5′9
21.) My Mind’s Playing Tricks On Me - Ghetto Boys
22.) Fast Life - Ghetto Boys
23.) Paparazzi - Xzibit
24.) I Got 5 on it - The Luniz
25.) Explosive - Nate Dog, Kurupt
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July 20th, 2008
at 4:31 am
elgotti says:
ALL YALL MOTHAFUCKAS IS FIRED!!! LUNIZ “I GOT FIVE ON IT” IS THE SICKEST SHIT TO EVER HIT WAX!!!
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July 21st, 2008
at 7:51 am
WE KNOW says:
I MIGHT HAVE TO AGREE WITH THAT
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July 20th, 2008
at 4:45 am
6FootDyme says:
Hello???
Wtf ya’ll smokin on?
1.Explosive-Dr. Dre
2.Lollipop-Lil’ Wayne
3.Slave 4 you-Britney Spears
4.Drop it Like it’s hot-Snooooooooop
5.Belts to Match-UGK
6.Juicy-Pretty Ricky
7.Are you that somebody-Aaliyah
8. Flashing Lights
9. Hail Mary-
10. Feelin on yo booty-R. Kelly
The Queen has spoken. Thank you.
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July 21st, 2008
at 7:52 am
MOE@AOL.COM says:
YOUR LIST IS WACK
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July 20th, 2008
at 6:12 am
SCRAPZ says:
DMX - ruff ryders anthem
Nas - world is urs
Dre & snoop - aint nutin but a G thang
2pac - pain
2pac - pour out a little liquor
Warren G & Nate dogg - regulate
Bone thugz - for tha luv of money
tribe called quest - award tour
Redman - smash something
NWA - straight outta compton
Snoop dogg - pump pump
2 name a few…
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July 20th, 2008
at 7:30 am
freakyfiikkii says:
We Gon Make It- Jadakiss
Where I’m From -Jay-Z
EPMD- So What Cha Sayin’
Scarface- In Cold Blood, Face Mob
2PAC and Bone Thugs- Thug Luv
Raekwon and Nas- Verbal Intercourse
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July 20th, 2008
at 7:32 am
freakyfiikkii says:
Oh shit, I forgot Clipse-Grindin and Birdman- What Happened to Dat Boy
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July 20th, 2008
at 10:18 am
GEIR PEDER says:
that was a faggotie-ass list
all the reply lists ive seen so far was better
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July 20th, 2008
at 10:39 am
thoreauly77 says:
luchini: ski beats
forgot about dre: dr. dre
big pimpin: timbaland
c.r.e.a.m.: the rza
take me to your leader: MF DOOM
(it’s bigger than) hip hop: dpz/hed rush (i think)
black helicopters: necro
me, myself and i: prince paul/de la soul
rock co kane flow: jake one
stakes is high: dilla
the entire cannibal ox album: el-p
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July 20th, 2008
at 11:11 am
Detroit 88 says:
nas one mic is a nice beat the slow tempo 2 fast neva sounded so good
BDP’s the bridge is over and 9mm is nice 2
no matter what toomp always have dat nice synth
big daddy kane no half steppin
slick ricks whole first cd has nice production
i like da Last UGK ALBUM production
DETROIT DETROIT BIG CITY OF SCHEMES
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July 20th, 2008
at 11:46 am
eric says:
ice cream wu tang clan
who shot ya biggie
me and my bitch biggie
break yo neck busta rhymes
c.r.e.a.m wu tang clan’
brooklyn zoo ODB
in da club 50cent
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July 20th, 2008
at 11:47 am
jimscreechie says:
too many beats too list but i see sum nice ones on everybody lists. that WRONG SIDE OF THE TRACKS is definately one of my favourites. i still can’t get over it. matter of fact i’ma put that on RIGHT NOW!!
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July 20th, 2008
at 11:59 am
bdogg says:
nwa just don’t bite it
nwa always into sumthin
doc its funky enough
doc the formula
esham my homie got shot
esham shady mfs
esham chatty ass niggas
dre g thang
dre high powered
natas pop pop
geto boyz my minds playin tricks
nas either
nas kissing
nas one mic
biggie notorious thugs
biggie warning
jayz nigga what
jayz hovie baby
mike jones still tippin
eric b rakim microphone fiend
just ice desolet one
mc ren fuck what u heard
8ball mjg forever
esham it aint all about rhymin just hard
bdp listen to my 9mm
just a few get yall minds right
do ya research
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July 20th, 2008
at 12:34 pm
Chitown legend says:
after reading most of the comments damn its impossible to come to 10. they should have done a top 100. East,west,midwest and the south should be represented because they all had their time and dope beats!!
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July 20th, 2008
at 1:30 pm
Louieboi314 says:
I done looked at everybody list and i aint c no LIL JON BEATS. LIL JON - THROW IT UP….LIL JON - BOUNCE DAT…..LIL JON - BIA BIA off top when Lil Jon beats comin on u automatically feelin them and tearin da club up.
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July 20th, 2008
at 1:54 pm
micman8080 says:
CNN- Halfway Thugs
Pharoae Monch and M.O.P- Show No Mercy
Ja Rule- NY
Outkast- Aquemeni
Dr. Dre- Xsplosive
Nas- The Cross
Styles P- Good Times
Young Jeezy- Hypnotize
Notorious B.I.G.- Who Shot Ya?
Onyx- Last Dayz
Styles P and Pharoae Monch- My Life
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July 20th, 2008
at 2:18 pm
reality5000 says:
loadz of amazing stuff jst tryna add a few un-mentioned ones,
llyod banks-til the end
the game- hate it or love it
biggie-juicy
kanye-never let me down
50 cent-in da club
shyne-for the record
dre-fuck wit dre day
jay-z-renagade
dmx-ruff ryders anthem
jay-z-the city is mine
tupac-california love,troublesome 96,
nas-made you look,ether
eminem-stan,square dance,
big pun-watch those,
3 6 mafia-roll with it
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July 20th, 2008
at 2:56 pm
BEEYO says:
SWIZZ BEATS-DOWN BOTTOM SWIZZ BEATS-DOWN BOTTOM SWIZZ BEATS-DOWN BOTTOM SWIZZ BEATS-DOWN BOTTOM
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July 20th, 2008
at 3:01 pm
honorable mentions says:
some honorable mentions i can think of…
juelz santana ft. cam’ron - santana’s town
g-unit - stunt 101
T.I. - top back
fabolous ft. nate dogg - i can’t deny it
young jeezy - air forces
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July 20th, 2008
at 3:06 pm
talldark6m says:
cold world by gza perfect match by the cella dwellas the greatest of all is the message by grandmaster flash, no doubt!
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July 20th, 2008
at 6:02 pm
Bk's Trill:Dollaboy says:
One of the worst, Gayest, Nerdiest NYC cornball, nigga that used to get robbed lists I ever seen in my life.
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July 20th, 2008
at 7:05 pm
T says:
PE SHUT’EM DOWN REMIX - PETE ROCK PRODUCTION
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July 20th, 2008
at 9:37 pm
Mika says:
my bad ……my third post in this :p
Lost one - Jay-Z (Dr.Dre produced)
One Blood - yall know who
I run N.Y - yall know who
Heaven - Nas (Agile produced)
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July 20th, 2008
at 11:02 pm
chillout20000 says:
my top 10 of all time with rhymes and beats..
1.JUNIOR MAFIA=player’S anthem..rhyme on point with the laid back sound.
2.WU TANG CLAN=triuph..all wu members came came correct..inspectah deck and cappadonna best verse on this jon’t.
3.LIL-KIM ft.JAY-Z=big momma thang..jay-z gave it that funky verse on the song.
4.2PAC=hail marry ”that’s one shevering beat and pac voice you can fell the chills up your spine.
5.NOTOROIUS BIG=juice..best fell good song of all time
6.WESTCOAST CONECTION=bow down..ice cube,mack 10 and wc what more can you ask for on a song.
7.FOXY BROWN=bk anthem..one on the best bass”bk the home of biggie and jay”
8.RZA ft.HOLOCAUST/DOC-DOOM/GHOSTFACE=holocaust(silkworm..unique video clip..
9.MOBB DEEP ft.LIL-kim=quiet storm..best duo and with the queen bee combo you cant go wrong.
10.SHYNE=bad boyz..free my man shyne.
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July 21st, 2008
at 12:38 am
ayetown247 says:
how can you not have beastie boys “intergalactic”!!!
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July 21st, 2008
at 1:16 am
South City says:
That’s a pretty shitty list playboy. Not to mention is drenched in East Coast, “Golden Era” bias. And not one Timbo or Dre beat. HA!
My top ten, in no particular order:
Timbaland -Nigga What, Nigga Who - Jay-Z
Kanye West - Heart of the City - Jay-Z
Organized Noize - Rosa Parks - Outkast
Freddo Star - Last Dayz - Onyx
Mannie Fresh - Help - BG
Dr. Dre - If I Can’t - 50 Cent
Kanye West - Last Call - Kanye West
Just Blaze - Hovi Baby - Jay-Z
Nas - One Mic - Nas
The Neptunes - Put em up - Nore
*note - Nigga What, Nigga Who possibly has the most complex drum loops ever. Seriously.
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July 21st, 2008
at 1:29 am
the awesomest says:
my top beats of all time.i got more than 10 my rule is if there were no lyrics and these beats came on you’d go oh shit!im not hating on everybody else but here it go
get me-mobb deep,littles
senario (remix)-atcq
take it personal-gangstarr
cher chez la ghost-ghostface
quiet storm remix-mobb deep
roxanne roxanne-utfo
(the beat changed for each rapper,1985)
1-2 shit-atcq and busta
shut em down(original)-p.e.
(why people like the remix maybe they aint hear the original,penn states football team played miami 1992 they play this song gettin off the bus 11 am at the stadium)
rampage remix-epmd,ll cool j
proceed-remix-the roots, bahamadia
clap first-mobb deep
who’s gonna take the weight?-gangstarr
why-jadakiss
dont see us -roots
symphony pt1-marley and the juice crew
get dis money-slum village
poisionous darts-raekwon,ghost,nas
hon mention
momma said knock you out,concerto of the desperato-roots,hip hop-dead pres,and the numerous j dilla beats,p.t.-q tip and busta
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July 21st, 2008
at 8:12 am
IOONGIVEADAMN says:
Damn, Eric B and rakim had some killa beats
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July 21st, 2008
at 8:43 am
KingJones says:
This shit is bias…..All of these beats are from up north niggas. except one honorable mention that was West Coast. Can the South get love?
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July 21st, 2008
at 2:56 pm
awesomest says:
you gotta think where did this all start.miami brought the bass and after that everybody got in where they fit in.
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July 21st, 2008
at 8:47 am
D_NO says:
Eazy E -DOPE MAN!!!!!!!!!
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July 21st, 2008
at 10:18 am
FLYTE DA FLY BOY says:
10-Master P -No Limit Soldiers
9-Kanye West -Last Call
8-Shyne - Bad boyz
7-Camp Lo -Luchini (this is it)
6-Blood Raw -From A City
5-Young Jeezy - Get’em Jeezy
4-Memphis Bleek -Get Low (#4 on The understanding album)
3-Jay-Z -Renegade
2-Cam’ron -Harlem (DJ Kay Slay’s Mixtape)
1-The Diplomats - Gangsta Music
rushed to make this list, not really in order and not really my top 10.
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July 21st, 2008
at 10:28 am
gafinest706 says:
where is pharoah monch’s simon says? thats the hardest shit i ever heard
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July 21st, 2008
at 11:27 am
11KAP says:
“Poetry” by Boogie down Productions, is the best beat of all times, past, present and future, for me. It has an infinite impression on my ears, no matter how many better beats have come out before or after it.
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July 21st, 2008
at 12:30 pm
Nic Diamonds says:
Man the first time I heard Whoa…wow that shit is just one of the best beats. Plus it was before you would hear a song a year before the video came out so I got the visual and the song. Classic Bad Boy.
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July 21st, 2008
at 12:36 pm
Black says:
South
Lets Go- Trick Daddy
International Players Anthem- UGK
Liberation- OutKast
Sho nuff- Tela
Smile- Scarface
What You Know- T.I.
Shooter- Lil Wayne
Up Jumps The Boogie- Timbaland & Magoo
You Don’t Want Drama- 8ball & MJG
Spottie ottie…- OutKast
East
Ghetto- Busta
Encore- Jay-Z
We Gon Make It- Jada
Quit Storm- Mobb Deep
In Da Club- 50
Victory- Puff
What We Do- Freeway
Can’t Forget About You- Nas
We Are The Champions- Roc A Fella
You Got Me- The Roots
West
Hate It Or Love It- Game
The Next Episode- Dre
It Was A Good Day- Cube
Regulate- Warren G
X- Xzibit
You Got Beef- Da Eastsidaz
Gansta Make The World Go Round- Westside
We Want Eazy- Eazy
Dre Day- Dre
Sensual Eruption- Snoop
Midwest
Thug Luv- Bone
The Corner- Common
Impossible- Kanye
Give It To Ya- Da Brat
Lose Yourself- Eminem
Superstar- Lupe
Heard Em’ Say- Kanye
Overnight Celebrity- Twista
The Light- Common
Hay- Crucial Conflict
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July 21st, 2008
at 11:35 pm
Honeyboy says:
coldest beats eva go lik dis
one mic-nas jus listen 2 dat shit
jay-z -some people hatin
kanye west- thur the wire
jay-z- dynasty intro
jay-z- all round the world n allure
kanye west-cant tell me nothin
geto boyz- g-code
juelz santana-i am crack
young jeezy-go crazy
plies-keep it to real
nas-let there b light
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July 23rd, 2008
at 5:01 pm
JDizzel3000 says:
Kanye - Last Call
Mac Dre - Stupid
Federation - Hyphy
Wu Tang - Bring The Pain
Clipse - Grindin
Aaliyah - More The A Woman(r&b)tim kills it
Dr.Dre - Whats The Difference
Biggie - Kick In The Door
Mobb Deep - Quiet Storm
2pac - Shed So Many Tears
Jay Z - Dead Presidents
Keak Da Sneak - Superhyphy
50 Cent - Heat
Outkast - Me & U
Redman - The What
Pharcyde - Passing Me By
BDP - Criminal Minded
“Officer” Ross - The Boss
Snoop Doog - Snoop Dogg
Jay Z - The Takeover
thats just 20 off the top of the dome…i missin some ill alchemist shit to
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September 3rd, 2008
at 10:37 am
XXLmag.com | Hip-Hop On A Higher Level | » What’s Your Favorite Beat Ever? says:
[...] a big difference between the top 10 best beats ever, top 10 best remix beats ever, and what I consider to be my favorite beat. After all, in life [...]
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September 3rd, 2008
at 3:01 pm
enzo says:
its sad that out of the the 234 replies to this post only one knicca mentioned a 36 mafia beat. DJ Paul and Juicy J are without a doubt the illest production duo ever.
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