Latin hip hop is hip hop music that is recorded by artists in the United States of Hispanic and Latino descent,along with Spanish-speaking countries in the Caribbean,North America,Central America,South America,and Spain.
Country rap is a fusion genre of popular music,blending country music with hip hop–style singing or rapping.
"Grillz" is a song by American rapper Nelly featuring fellow American rappers Paul Wall,Ali &Gipp,and uncredited vocals from American singer Brandi Williams. The song was written by Nelly,Jermaine Dupri,Paul Wall,Ali,Gipp and James Phillips;it contains samples of Destiny's Child's "Soldier",written by BeyoncéKnowles,Kelendria Rowland,Tenitra Williams,Garrett Hamler,and Rich Harrison;it also contains samples of "Left Me Lonely" by MC Shan. Production was handled by Dupri. Following its release,it topped the US Billboard Hot 100 and reached the top 20 in Australia,Ireland,and New Zealand.
"U.N.I.T.Y." is a song by American hip-hop artist Queen Latifah from her third studio album,Black Reign (1993). The single was released on November 9,1993,in the United States,and on January 6,1994,in the United Kingdom. "U.N.I.T.Y." focused on confronting disrespect of women in society,addressing issues of street harassment,domestic violence,and slurs against women in hip-hop culture. The chorus of the song interpolates "Unity" by Tenor Saw.
The discography of American rapper Paul Wall consists of thirteen studio albums,six collaborative albums,one remix album,six mixtapes,one EPs,twenty-three singles,and one promotional single.
"Dangerous" is a song by Canadian rapper Kardinal Offishall featuring American singer Akon. Produced by DJ Kemo and hAZEL,it was the first single from his fourth album,Not 4 Sale. It was released to radio in March 2008,and on iTunes on April 1. On the week of May 13,at the American iTunes Store,the song was offered as a free download. The song won the award for Single of the Year at the 2009 Juno Awards. In January 2023,the single was certified 4×platinum by Music Canada and 3×platinum by the RIAA.
"Holla at Me" is the debut single by American musician DJ Khaled featuring American rappers Lil Wayne,Paul Wall,Fat Joe,Rick Ross,and Pitbull,released in 2006 from the former's debut studio album Listennn... the Album. Produced by Cool &Dre,it samples Afrika Bambaataa &the Soulsonic Force's 1983 song "Looking for the Perfect Beat".
Rebbeca Marie Gomez,known professionally as Becky G,is an American singer and actress. Born and raised in Inglewood,California,she first gained recognition in 2011 for her cover versions of popular songs,many of which she uploaded to YouTube. One of her videos caught the attention of record producer Dr. Luke,who signed her to a recording contract with his label Kemosabe Records,an imprint of RCA Records. Shortly afterward,Gomez worked with singers will.i.am,Cody Simpson and Cher Lloyd.
"No Flockin" is the debut single by American rapper Kodak Black. The song,a rap freestyle over an instrumental of the same name produced by Vinnyx (VinnyxProd),became a sleeper hit eventually peaking at 95 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in January 2017. The song was initially released on July 27,2014,on Kodak Black's official YouTube account,before being released on iTunes on July 6,2015,by Dollaz N Dealz Entertainment,Sniper Gang and Atlantic Records.
"Kream" is a song recorded by Australian rapper Iggy Azalea featuring American rapper Tyga. The song was released on 6 July 2018 by Island Records and serves as the lead single for her extended play Survive the Summer. It was written by Azalea,Tyga,and Ronny J. Production was handled by Ronny J,GT,and Wallis Lane. The song samples Wu Tang Clan's "C.R.E.A.M." and Raw Beat Mafia's "Dead End". The song passed 100 million streams on Spotify in February 2020,becoming Azalea's most recent song to do that since 2014's "No Mediocre" with T.I.
Cubeatz are a German hip hop production and songwriting duo from Hildrizhausen,consisting of twin brothers Kevin and Tim Gomringer. Originally embarking on their careers within German hip hop in 2008,they have since expanded and have been credited on releases for international hip hop artists such as Drake,Future,Gucci Mane,21 Savage,Lil Uzi Vert,and Travis Scott,among others. Cubeatz are sample producers,who create loops,melodies and kits for the purpose of being sampled by other producers to utilize in a final beat.
Khadimou Rassoul Cheikh Fall,known professionally as Sheck Wes,is an American rapper. He is best known for his 2017 song "Mo Bamba",which became viral the following year and peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100.
"Say So" is a song by American rapper Doja Cat from her second studio album,Hot Pink (2019). The song was written by Doja Cat with her manager Lydia Asrat,Yeti Beats,and Dr. Luke,who handled production for the song under the pseudonym Tyson Trax. Originally an album track,the song was serviced by Kemosabe and RCA Records in January 2020 as the record's fifth single after it gained traction on TikTok,where a dance set to the song went viral. A pop song,it features elements of 1970s funk,disco,and pop rap. Directed by Hannah Lux Davis,the music video earned praise for its matching retro 1970s aesthetic. In both the video and the song's lyrics,Doja Cat explores flirting and invites a stranger with whom she feels a connection to come over and talk to her.
Johnny Dang is a Vietnamese jeweler based in Houston,Texas,who is known for his custom grills and involvement in the American hip-hop scene. He is a founder of Johnny Dang and Co.
"Beat Box" is the debut single by American rapper SpotemGottem. It was released on April 20,2020,while the first remix,titled "Beat Box 2",featuring SpotemGottem linking up with American rapper Pooh Shiesty,was released on December 18,2020,alongside a video,and as part of Spotem's debut mixtape,Final Destination. The first remix pushed the song to viral status on the video-sharing app TikTok,spawning the "#JunebugChallenge",and later became SpotemGottem's first chart entry.
Coi Leray Collins is an American rapper and singer. The daughter of rapper and media executive Benzino,she began her musical career in 2018 with the release of her debut mixtape,Everythingcoz. She signed with Republic Records to release her second mixtape EC2 (2019) and debut extended play,Now or Never (2020). In 2021,the Lil Durk remix of her song "No More Parties" peaked within the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 and received double platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Nau'Jour Lazier Grainger,better known by his stage name Toosii,is an American rapper,and singer-songwriter. Beginning his career in 2017,he rose to mainstream prominence following the release of his 2023 single "Favorite Song",which first gained virality on the social media platform TikTok. The song peaked at number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100,earned double platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA),and preceded the release of his second studio album,Naujour (2023). The album peaked at number 19 on the Billboard 200,although his debut album,Poetic Pain (2020),reached number 17 on the chart.
Noah Olivier Smith,known professionally as Yeat,is an American rapper,singer-songwriter,and record producer. He is known for his experimental sound—most notably the rage sound,unique choice of words,and unconventional fashion sense featuring a mix of designer brands and balaclavas.
"Johnny P's Caddy" is a song by American rappers Benny the Butcher and J. Cole. It was released on January 28,2022 as the lead single from the former's third studio album Tana Talk 4. The song was produced by The Alchemist,and is Benny the Butcher's first song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100. On April 13,2023 the single was certified GOLD marking the first RIAA certification for both Benny &the Griselda Records label. The song is known as one of the most acknowledged features by J. Cole and is widely considered to be his best feature.
Virgil RenéGazca,known professionally as That Mexican OT,is a Mexican-American rapper from Bay City,Texas. He is best known for his 2023 single "Johnny Dang",which entered the Billboard Hot 100 and led him to sign with Interscope Records. The song preceded the release of his debut studio album,Lonestar Luchador,in July of that year.
