RAP HOOKS OF THE 90s
THE TOP 5s
RAP HOOKS OF THE 90s
Hooks so big they took over radio, the club, and the whole decade.
2026-09-20 · The Urban Rewind
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These joints were so catchy they took over radio, clubs, and the whole decade.
1
The sample flip
Dr. Dre and Snoop's "Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang" (1992) built its hook on a Leon Haywood record from 1975.
2
The showtune
Jay-Z flipped "It's the Hard-Knock Life" from the musical Annie into a 1998 stadium record.
3
The singer in the booth
Mary J. Blige's run from What's the 411? (1992) onward made hip-hop soul its own lane.
4
The crossover
The Fugees' The Score (1996) sold into the millions on hooks people could sing on the first listen.
5
The hook man
Nate Dogg spent the decade turning other artists' singles into anthems with one melody.
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Sampled 'Annie' for one of his biggest hits.
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