Spotify's RapCaviar Releases List Of The 50 Best Hip-Hop Beats

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Dr. Dre, Clipse, Mobb Deep, Chief Keef, Kanye West, Biggie, Lil Wayne, Travis Scott, Future, and many more appear in the rankings.

After a few other controversial hip-hop lists dropped this year, yet another debatable list is here for fans to discuss in celebration of hip-hop's 50th anniversary. Moreover, Spotify's RapCaviar just unveiled its list of the 50 greatest beats of all time in the genre. While it does lean towards more classic fare from the 1980s, 1990s, and the 2000s, there are still some modern names that made the cut. As such, at first glance, the list seems quite fair to all eras and genres. Even though it probably missed the mark in a few areas for many out there, isn't that conversation what makes a great list?

Regardless, here are the top ten beats of all time according to Spotify's RapCaviar, from number ten to number one. First up are "Get Ur Freak On" by Missy Elliott, "SICKO MODE" by Travis Scott, and "Still Trippin'" by Mike Jones. Furthermore, spots seven through five are held by "It's All About The Benjamins (Remix)" by Puff Daddy & The Family, "POWER" by Kanye West, and "A Milli" by Lil Wayne. Following that are "Who Shot Ya?" by Biggie Smalls, "Grindin'" by Clipse, and "Shook Ones, Pt. II" by Mobb Deep.

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Spotify & RapCaviar's List Of Hip-Hop's Best Beats Of All Time

Finally, the greatest hip-hop beat of all time (according to Spotify's RapCaviar) is "Still D.R.E." by Dr. Dre. What's more is that the legendary producer also got the top spot on Rolling Stone's list of the best West Coast rap songs. In both cases, it's quite understandable, although Rolling Stone picked "Nuthin' But A 'G' Thang" over "Still D.R.E." That key line alone is one of the most iconic melodies and intros in the whole genre, but we're sure that you have a better number one pick in the comments.

Meanwhile, other names included in this list are Kendrick Lamar, Wu-Tang Clan, Future, Shawty Lo, Chief Keef, and many more. Some of the standout beats that missed out on the top ten are "Paid In Full" by Eric B. and Rakim, "Cell Therapy" by Goodie Mob, and "Ruff Ryders' Anthem" by DMX. You can check out the full list by Spotify's RapCaviar in the tweet above or in the via link below. After you take a peep, let us know in the comments what beats deserve higher placement or missed out altogether. As always, keep checking in with HNHH for the latest news, updates, and conversations in hip-hop culture.

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Gabriel Bras Nevares
Gabriel Bras Nevares is a staff writer for HotNewHipHop. He joined HNHH while completing his B.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication at The George Washington University in the summer of 2022. Born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Gabriel treasures the crossover between his native reggaetón and hip-hop news coverage, such as his review for Bad Bunny’s hometown concert in 2024. But more specifically, he digs for the deeper side of hip-hop conversations, whether that’s the “death” of the genre in 2023, the lyrical and parasocial intricacies of the Kendrick Lamar and Drake battle, or the many moving parts of the Young Thug and YSL RICO case. Beyond engaging and breaking news coverage, Gabriel makes the most out of his concert obsessions, reviewing and recapping festivals like Rolling Loud Miami and Camp Flog Gnaw. He’s also developed a strong editorial voice through album reviews, think-pieces, and interviews with some of the genre’s brightest upstarts and most enduring obscured gems like Homeboy Sandman, Bktherula, Bas, and Devin Malik.
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