WOW...didn't think Latifah would make it. Nice surprise, tho.
It was odd how little votes they had outside of that song. Method Man, and GZA had one song each votes, and Protect Ya Neck had one vote, but that's it.
"U.N.I.T.Y.," a Grammy winning song by Queen Latifah was a female empowerment song that spoke out against sexism in Hip-Hop culture. It is Queen Latifah's biggest hit.
Standout Lyrics:
HOLY ****.
Y'all just shocked the hell out of me.
My family can basically quote this line for line. BTW, any song that references Apache is an automatic winner.
"Keep Ya Head Up" is a single from 2Pac's album Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z. The song has sold many millions of copies. and is one of 2Pac's trademark feel-good songs.
Standout Lyrics:
The list is getting better
Nas - One Mic, Notorious B.I.G. - Big Poppa, Hypnotize, Wu Tang Clan - Cream, Queen Latifah - Unity
"C.R.E.A.M." (which stands for Cash Rules Everything Around Me" is the only song by the Wu Tang Clan on this list. It features mainly Method Man, Inspectah Deck, and Raekwon. It was not very successful commercially, however has stood the test of time and become a classic nonetheless.
"Dear Mama" is the lead single from 2Pac's album Me Against the World. The song is dedicated to his mother, Afeni Shakur. The song peaked in the top 10.
Standout Lyrics:
Quote:
And even as a crack fiend, mama
You always was a black queen, mama
"Changes" was recorded during 1992, but eventually released post-humously in 1998. It sampled "The way it Is" by Bruce Hornsby and the Range.
Standout Lyrics:
Quote:
And although it seems heaven sent,
we ain't ready to see a black President, uhh.
It ain't a secret don't conceal the fact...
the penitentiary's packed, and it's filled with blacks.
"Get Ur Freak On" was the first single from Miss E... So Addictive. It was a top 10, and most notable for Timbaland's use of Bhangra instruments. The song is massively critically acclaimed.
Standout Lyrics:
Quote:
Who's that bitch?
People you know
Me and Timbaland been hot since twenty years ago
"Stan" is a single from Eminem's The Marshall Mathers LP. It is considered the origin of the term used on this site, and stans for "stalker-fan." The song samples Dido's "Thank You."
Standout Lyrics:
Quote:
So this is my cassette I'm sending you, I hope you hear it
I'm in the car right now, I'm doing 90 on the freeway
Hey Slim, I drank a fifth of vodka, you dare me to drive?
"Jesus Walks" is Kanye's highest song on this countdown. It was a successful song, peaking at #11, and critics enjoyed it. The song garnered attention for Kanye openly embracing his faith.
Standout Lyrics:
Quote:
I'm just trying to say the way school need teachers
The way Kathie Lee needed Regis that's the way I need Jesus
They deserved to have more on the list. 
This list is great. Can't wait for the rest. 
That song has great production, great vocals & a powerful central message. 
