2007, despite its numerous disappointments, spawned many memorable moments. Like the theme music to a good movie, these songs underscored a unique year in hip-hop. Ladies and Gentlemen, grab your iPods! Cue the time machine! It's time to rewind 2007 and explore the year's best 100 rap songs.
[Disclaimer: The songs were ranked on production quality, lyrical appeal, and overall impact. It's a highly subjective list and I'm not claiming it to be the gospel.]70. Outlawz feat. Young Buck & Dion - Drivin' Down the Freeay
Aided by Hi-Tek's boardsmanship and Dion's inspiring chorus, Young Buck and Outlawz invent a new genre: hardcorerapsoulnica.69. Chamillionaire feat. Slick Rick - Hip-Hop Police
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Master storyteller Slick Rick assists in this witty narrative about the "hip-hop police," a fictional law enforcement unit that arrests artists solely on account of obscene lyrics.
68. 50 Cent - I Get Money
© Interscope
67. Skyzoo feat. Torae - Click
You don't have to be a Jay-Z to get a beat from the legendary DJ Premier, just Jay-Z good. And Skyzoo lives up to expectation here.
66. Hi-Tek feat Ghostface & Raekwon - My Piano
© Babygrande
Other hip-hoppers brag about their wallets and their guns. Hi-Tek brags about his piano, and still sounds amazing.
65. Lupe Fiasco feat. Snoop Dogg & Pooh Bear - Hi-Definition
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Hey, care for some gangsta with that plate of conscious? Pure proof that we can all get along.
64. Talib Kweli - Hot Thing
© Warner Bros.
Kweli has a massive grip on the ingredients necessary for the ultimate girl song: stark honesty, beautiful lyrics, and will.i.am on the boards.
63. Redman - Gimme One
© Def Jam
Red Gone Wild wasn't exactly a classic, but it still had some sweepingly awesome tracks, including this one.
62. Blu & Exile - Dancing in the Rain
© Sound in Color
Backed by Exile's jazzy piano riffs, Blu gives his tongue a lyrical workout while his brain works overtime.
61. Wyclef ft. Lil Wayne, Akon, & Niia Bertino - Sweetest Girl (Dollar Bill)
© Columbia
Clef delivers a stunning comeback hit in the form of a save-a-stripper campaign.
