![]() Also featuring Charlie Wilson on vocals, the track was a predecessor to joining forces on 2004 Snoop Dogg track “Signs” and his 2015 disco-centric album Bush. While the Dogg was known for exuding a pimp persona, on “Beautiful” he turned in his quintessential player role for appreciating and protecting his lady. One of their first collaborations, Snoop Dogg and Pharrell fit naturally on “Beautiful” from the Dogg’s 2002 album Paid tha Cost to Be da Boss. Blige, the song interpolates the Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell 1968 classic “You’re All I Need to Get By” into ’90s hip-hop heaven. Method Man was known for being a part of gritty Shaolin rap collective Wu-Tang Clan, but on “I’ll Be There For You/You’re All I Need to Get By” he tapped into a softer side. Blige – "I'll Be There For You/You're All I Need to Get By" Smith, on “Hey Lover” he proved exactly why Ladies Love Cool James. The song also nabbed a Grammy Award for best rap solo performance in 1997. With ethereal vocals from Boyz II Men and a sample from Michael Jackson’s Thriller track “The Lady in My Life,” “Hey Lover” was the first single from LL’s sixth album Mr. In 1995, LL Cool J wasn’t quite the baby face that fans became familiar with on 1987’s “I Need Love” - his boyish sensibilities had grown mature. While Nelly was no stranger to singing, he showed off his balladeer chops on “Dilemma” as Rowland effortlessly carried the irresistible hook. With elements of Patti LaBelle’s 1983 song “Love, Need and Want You,” the LaBelle vocalist even made an appearance in the video as Rowland’s mother. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, the track made both Nelly and Kelly Rowland’s albums. “Dilemma” was such a smash hit that in 2002, it didn’t just reach No. Billboard’s Top 50 Love Songs of All Time isn’t an editorial list, but rather a roundup of songs with love (or some variation on the word) in the title that have performed the best on Billboard’s charts over the years. While the best rappers of all time is a subject for hot debate, there’s also a less contentious top 50 list you can turn your attention to. all appear on Billboard and Vibe’s recently unveiled list of the 50 Greatest Rappers of All Time, released to coincide with the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, which was born out of block parties in the Bronx back in 1973. Kendrick Lamar, Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj, Tupac, Snoop Dogg, Lil Kim, LL Cool J, Drake, 50 Cent and The Notorious B.I.G. To kick-off Valentine’s Day, check out the Best Hip-Hop Love Songs of All Time below.Įditor’s Note: A lot of these songs come from some of the greatest to ever pick up a mic. We’re also rounding up our top affectionate hip-hop cuts from classic ‘80s throwbacks to Y2K-era favorites to modern masterpieces. If you’re a love hater, here’s a fact - Certified Lover Boy Drake was crowned Billboard’s Artist of the Decade in 2021.īut on this list, only one song from Drake’s love catalog will be mentioned. Rappers who can balance vulnerability with machismo are undeniable chart-toppers whether it comes to self-love, love for their homies or even love of riches. It may seem corny to the average hip-hop head, but in an industry based on stealing the hearts of listeners, love is a universal language. We will also work on some common turning movements in bal swing and some fun variations of them.Hip-hop – which believe it or not turns 50 this year - has always blossomed from love. ![]() Want to take your bal-swing to the next level? In this 2 hour workshop, Dee will review some of the fundamental movements of bal-swing as well as how to start changing the patterns and rhythms for fun and profit. Pre-requisites: can demonstrate out and ins, lollies, basic familiarity with toss-outs/turns Workshop 2: Bal-Swing - playing with rhythm, messing around, and spinning through life ![]() We'll work on triples, different kind of shuffles and fans, as well as some more complex pure bal ad-lib stepsĬost: Sliding Scale of $10 - $30 (choose your price at registration) In this 2 hour workshop, Dee will dig into pure bal and show you some of the signature elements of original dancers pure bal style and how you can create your own. Pre-requisites: familiar with close embrace, comfortable with pure bal basics and some Ad-libs, Workshop 1: Pure Bal: triples, styling, and more Masks required.Īdvance registration is required (no walk-ins)ġ:00pm: Workshop 1 - Pure Bal: triples, styling, and moreģ:30pm: Workshop 2 - Bal-Swing: playing with rhythm, messing around, and spinning through lifeĥ:30pm: open floor time to social dance with your classmates COVID Safety: Proof of boosted vaccination required prior to registration.
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