Empire State of Mind

Empire State of Mind is a musical recording by Jay-Z.

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Ranking the top songs in every musical genre, from alternative to zydeco. 

The Best Songs in Every Genre

Ranking the top rap and hip hop songs about every subject, from church to weed.

Rap Songs About Everything

Hip-Hop / Rap

Calling all hip hop heads, we&#39;re ranking the greatest rap songs&nbsp;ever. From old school classics and&nbsp;2000s&nbsp;gangsta throwbacks to hype tracks and some of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-rap-songs-2020/music-lover" target="_blank">most popular rap songs today</a>, this list of good rap songs includes famous chart-topping singles everyone&nbsp;knows and underrated tracks only real fans will know.&nbsp;It&#39;s hard to keep track of the names of your favorite rap songs, so this essential hip hop playlist should come in handy. Whether you&#39;re looking for the hardest tracks, new and current songs hot on the charts right now, or lyrical hits, this list features a bunch of fire songs that will make anyone get lit.&nbsp;

Vote up the best raps based on lyrics, the beat, catchy hooks, cool instrumentals, and everything else that goes into making a legendary hit. Do you agree with our top 100 rap songs? How about the top 10?&nbsp;If not, add your favorites and get those votes in!&nbsp;

The Real Slim Shady

The Best Rap Songs of All Time

The 100+ Greatest Rap Songs Of All Time, Ranked By Hip Hop Heads

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With a rapper like Jay-Z, it's easy to focus on his abundance of hits. His catalog boasts some of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-rap-songs-of-all-time/ranker-hip-hop?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">biggest rap songs</a>, but that doesn't mean everything else is chopped liver. Some of the most underrated Jay-Z songs are perhaps some of his best, depending on who you ask, of course. For a rapper like Jay-Z who has so many hit songs, it's easy for other great tracks to get lost in the shuffle and there's a batch of songs that, for one reason or another, have been overlooked.So what are the most underrated Jay-Z songs? Well, this list can include any song outside of his greatest hits (you know those) and that means even singles are fair game. You'll see a number of songs you're familiar with, and others you aren't. But that's the joy of this list. There are so many Jay-Z songs, freestyles, and verses - if you think one song is underrated, then add it! Vote or rerank this list to you how deem it to be fit, based on which of these great Jay Z songs you think are the most underrated.

Meet the Parents

The Most Underrated Jay-Z Songs

40+ Underrated Jay Z Songs That Mainstream Fans Don't Know

Ranker Music

If you already have a singing partner, all you need now are these great karaoke duet songs.&nbsp;Including country music, R&amp;B classics, rock ballads, and more,&nbsp;this list of famous duets&nbsp;features&nbsp;<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-karaoke-songs/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">good karaoke songs</a>&nbsp;for couples, friends, or your&nbsp;entire group.&nbsp;

Vote up the best&nbsp;duets for karaoke night, and add your favorites if they&#39;re missing from the list.

The Best Karaoke Duets Of All-Time

The 100+ Greatest Karaoke Duets Ever, Ranked By Fans

Often synonymous with love songs, ballads typically combine stories with music&mdash;making for some of the most poetic songs to date. From traditional ballads of old to today&#39;s hottest pop ballads, these narratives set to music span a broad range of genres. Regardless of genre, however, the best ballads usually find themselves set to slower&nbsp;accompaniments, telling stories about things like&nbsp;lost love and&nbsp;old friendships. In short, ballads are those tracks we go to when we&#39;re down, pondering life, or just need something soft and soothing to calm our troubles. So, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-songs-with-love-in-the-title/ranker-music" target="_blank">love songs</a> or not, what are the best ballads of all time?

Many of the most popular ballads we&#39;ve come to love today date back hundreds of years, to the point where the origins are almost uncertain. On the other hand, you have more modern takes on the ballad, including songs like &quot;With or Without You&quot; by U2 or Marvin Gaye&#39;s ever-sensual &quot;Let&#39;s Get It On&quot;. Of course, we can&#39;t forget those favorite ballads that stray from the common love-infused lyrics, such as Pink Floyd&#39;s tribute to Syd Barrett, &quot;Wish You Were Here&quot;, among plenty of others you can find on the list of top ballads below.

Now, the question remains: what are the best ballads ever written? Whether they be rock ballads, power ballads, traditional, or even pop, it&#39;s&nbsp;up to music fans like you to decide. Check out the list of ballad songs below and vote up your favorites. Also feel free to add your own choices to the list. If you&#39;re looking for more ballads, take a look at&nbsp;the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-80s-ballads/ranker-music" target="_blank">best 80s ballads</a>&nbsp;or the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-2000s-ballads/ranker-music" target="_blank">best 2000s ballads</a> for more recent love songs.

The Best Ballads of All Time

The 50+ Best Ballads of All Time, Ranked by Music Fans

Have you ever thought about how many songs with mind in the title have been written? This list ranks the best songs with mind in the name, regardless of their genre. Many of the tracks listed are songs about the mind, but just because that word is in the title doesn't mean that the song's subject is exclusively about that. This ranked list includes songs like &quot;Always on My Mind&quot; by Willie Nelson, and &quot;Suspicious Minds&quot; by Elvis Presley. If your favorite song with mind in the title isn't listed, feel free to add it to the list so others can also vote it up. Songs with mind in the lyrics are fair game too.

Gentle on My Mind

The Best Songs with Mind in the Title

List of 50+ Songs With Mind in the Title

Here are the best ever songs about New York, ranked by your votes. New York is one of those cities that just has to be immortalized in song. There are great rock songs about New York, fantastic jazz tunes about New York and unforgettable rap songs about NYC. Some of the songs on this list of songs about New York celebrate the Big Apple and others take a look at some of the problems that occur in the big city.Jay-Z and Alicia Keys' ode to New York, “Empire State of Mind” made this list of New York songs. This 2009 hit, definitely does justice to the city that never sleeps. Andrew W.K. loves to party everywhere, including New York. His song “<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/i-love-new-york-contestants-today/donn-saylor?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">I Love New York</a> City” will get anyone in the mood for a fun night in NYC.Stevie Wonder's hit “Living for the City” is not only one of the best New York songs, but it is also one of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-songs-of-all-time-ranked?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best songs of all time</a>. James Murphy lamented his undying love of New York City with the LCD Soundsystem track “New York, I Love You but You're Bringing Me Down.”Which song on this list of songs about New York is your favorite? The best way to show your love is to vote the track to the top of this list.

New York Groove

The Best Songs About New York

NYC Songs | The Best Songs About New York City

Pop Music

Two is always better than one, especially when you&#39;re&nbsp;singing the&nbsp;best pop duets at your next karaoke party. Including unforgettable classics and recent hits, this list of famous pop duets features <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-karaoke-songs/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">great karaoke songs</a> for couples, friends, or your&nbsp;entire group.&nbsp;

Vote up the best pop duet songs&nbsp;for karaoke night, and add your favorites if they&#39;re missing from the list.&nbsp;

The Best Pop Duets To Sing At Karaoke

The 50+ Best Pop Karaoke Duets, Ranked By Fans

Lists about America's pastime, including rankings of MLB players by every position. 

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Baseball

Baseball is America's pastime, so naturally, several songs have been written about the sport.&nbsp;Here is our list celebrating the best songs about baseball, ranked by your votes. Many baseball songs are written about specific baseball players, but a few are about specific teams. Several good rock songs that reference baseball have been written over the years.John Fogerty's “Centerfield” is a classic baseball song. “Oh, put me in coach, I'm ready to play today/Put me in coach, I'm ready to play today/Look at me, I can be centerfield,” he sings on this great tune. Another of the top baseball songs would have to be Meat Loaf's “Paradise by the Dashboard Light.” The play-by-play breakdown in the middle of this track is unforgettable.Eddie Vedder wrote his song, “All the Way,” in honor of the Chicago Cubs and Jay-Z mentions the New York Yankees in his hit, “Empire State of Mind.” Bob Dylan's “Catfish” is an ode to the pitcher Catfish Hunter.Do you have a favorite baseball song? Add it to the lists and vote any other tracks you like to the top.

The Best Songs About Baseball

When it comes to rap music, no subject is off limits. For this list we're ranking the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-rap-songs-of-all-time/ranker-hip-hop?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best rap songs</a> about making it out of the hood, and we want you to vote up your favorites. How many good rap making it songs can you think of off the top of your head? Below you'll find popular songs that you've definitely heard before, but also some more underground rap songs with making it in the title or lyrics. This list includes songs about overcoming the struggle or getting out of the projects. “Juicy” by Notorious B.I.G. is an autobiographical take on how fair he came as a rapper. In “Backseat Freestyle,” Kendrick Lamar goes back to the time when he was still a kid who aspired to be the greatest.&nbsp; &nbsp;You can add your own favorites to this list, so feel free to contribute with any <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-rap-songs-2019/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">new rap songs</a> about making it out of the hood that aren't already on the poll.

The Best Rap Songs About Making It Out of the Hood

Making It Out Of The Hood Rap Songs | Best Hip Hop Songs About Making It Out Of The Hood

Have you ever thought about how many songs with state in the title have been written? This list ranks the best songs with state in the name, regardless of genre. Most of the tracks listed here are songs about states, but almost all of them have different lyrical interpretations, despite the commonality of having the word state in the title. This ranked poll includes songs like &quot;Empire State of Mind&quot; by Jay-Z, and &quot;New York State of Mind&quot; by Billy Joel. If you think a good song with state in the title is missing from this list, go ahead and add it so others can vote for it too. Songs with state in the lyrics are only allowed if that word is in the song's name as well.

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