Top Blazin' Hip-Hop Songs You Need in Your Running Mix Anything

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Top Blazin' Hip-Hop Songs You Need in Your Running Mix

etriplett etriplett 69,268 views 20 items 14 voters
I've been running for 4 years now. And trust me, before that, the only time you would have seen me run was from danger. But as I've grown as a runner, I've learned the right music can push you beyond your (mental) limits. This list is a compilation of some of my favorite hip-hop songs to listen to while running. Why hip-hop? Because there's something about someone telling you to stay on your grind that will inspire you to give that extra effort. Some are included because the beat is a good running rhythm, and others also include some great words of inspiration. If you're a runner, try them out. If you're not, well I just made you a pretty good mix tape.

Also: These songs are in no particular order. They could work on shuffle, you could arrange them to fit with the type of run you are planning to do. It's up to you!
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    DJ Khaled We Takin Over

    THIS SONG IS THE BEST!! WHICH SONG??? THIS ONE!!! Okay, so Khaled might be ridiculous, but this song is fire. And it features every rapper that put out a song in 2007.
    I think he sent an email or group text out that was like COME TO THE STUDIO?? WHICH STUDIO?? MY STUDIO!! And then everyone showed up and laid down a verse. And then I think there's a remix that features every other rapper in the universe, just so he can actually cover every city, since they're taking over one city at a time. This is a another great "cockiness" builder song. And you'll want to run from Lil Wayne since he wants to feed on rappers or beats.
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    Outkast BOB

    Ranker isn't letting me edit this so it's "B.O.B." (Bombs Over Baghdad) not "BOB". Whatever. Anyways, this is a great song to run too, the fast beat will push you to run a little bit faster, and the steady back beat will keep you on pace. It's also a great song to use if you're doing speed work.
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    Bow Wow Fresh Azimiz

    Don't hate. This song was hot. And it's a great beat to run to. If you're swag's been cuttin' in and out this song will bring it back on. "Hot and cocky with it, cause you know that you can, man". This another song where that cockiness that works so well in hip-hop will inspire you to give it your all.
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    Common Go

    Common is one of my favorite MC's. And this song is great, and sort of an obvious choice for a running mix, except that it's not about running (wink). But the melody is great, especially for a mid-run,"I just need something to keep the pace I'm at" song.
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    Lil Wayne Got Money

    When most rappers talk about hustlin and being on their grind, they're talking about a specific type of hustle and grinding that I'm going to encourage readers of Ranker to NOT engage in. BUT the focus and determination that is encouraged to succeed as a trapstar can be transferred to other in areas of life. Including your exercise. Stay on your grind, run that extra mile. Do that 1/2 mile just a few seconds faster. Then have someone question your gender, if you're a female.

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  1. Richard Roundtree
    Top Blazin' Hip-Hop Songs You Need in Your Running Mix at 2/17/2013 7:30 AM
    best hip hop songs for running , ugh
  2. Lashon Schellenger
    Top Blazin' Hip-Hop Songs You Need in Your Running Mix at 9/17/2012 2:30 PM
    hip hop running songs. I need to know more about this.
  3. Jennifer Tran
    Top Blazin' Hip-Hop Songs You Need in Your Running Mix at 2/04/2010 12:44 PM
    Great list! I'm a big time runner too and definitely have Touch the Sky in high rotation.

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