THE FIRST TWENTY-SIX SONGS ON THE HIP HOP 50 LIST ARE….
![Greatest 50 List](https://www.hot97.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/Top50Songs_Social_Graphics_Week3_Revised1920x1080-1024x576.jpg)
JUST ADDED
![Wu-Tang Clan - C.R.E.A.M.](https://www.hot97.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/Wu-Tang-Cream-cover-1.jpeg)
![The Pharcyde - Runnin](https://www.hot97.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/R-949982-1541929123-9854.jpeg)
![Raekwon - ice Cream](https://www.hot97.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/71SAe-fyPhL._UF10001000_QL80_-1.jpg)
![Kanye West - Jesus Walks](https://www.hot97.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/R-13401645-1659700100-4936.jpeg)
![A Tribe Called Quest - Bonita Applebum](https://www.hot97.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/R-33384-1525185008-6058.jpeg)
![N.W.A. - Straight Outta Compton](https://www.hot97.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/StraightOuttaComptonN.W.A..jpg)
This Week’s Picks!
What are the top 50 songs in the history of Hip Hop?
Ebro in the Morning is looking to get to the bottom of that debate with a special programming event EVERY Thursday at 8AM EST from now until August 10!
To celebrate 50 years of Hip Hop; Ebro, Laura Stylez, Rosenberg, Shani Kulture & DJ Kast One will be nominating two songs each that day.
Each week, there will be a new theme to the debate (ex: 1996-2000, West Coast 90’s, Remixes)
YOU have full control from there! Following the show HOT 97 listeners will have until Thursday, 6:59 AM EST to debate and put in their votes. The final results will be announced every Thursday at 8 AM EST, and officially added to the Top 50 list.
Just before August 11, 2023 we will add a final poll which will determine the ranking for the Top 50 Songs of All time!
Criteria:
The following breakdown will be how the Ebro in the Morning crew will be choosing their songs every week.
- Quality Of Song – Do you listen beyond the 1st verse; or to completion?
- Sustained Cultural Relevance – Does the song stand the test of time?
- Impact – How influential was the track during the time of release?
- Novelty Or Not? – Was the song a novelty song? (ex: “Ice Ice Baby”, “Can’t Touch This,” “Laffy Taffy” etc.)
Some Reminders Before We Move On:
- This is NOT a scientific poll. It is for debate, entertainment, and fun!
- We’re in New York City…so yes there will be East Coast Bias!
- IF a nominated song does not make it, it CAN be nominated again at a later date.
Watch the debate every Thursday LIVE on the HOT 97 app at 8AM EST