All through music historical past, there have been artists that made waves within the business with only one hit track. Despite the fact that they could have just one hit that took over radio or the Billboard charts, doesn’t suggest they did not go away an impression on followers. Here’s a listing of among the most memorable one-hit wonders in hip-hop.
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“That is Why I’m Sizzling” by Mims
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In 2006, New York rapper Mims got here onto the music scene blazing along with his debut single “This Is Why I’m Sizzling.” Mims makes use of the observe in essentially the most boastful approach to spotlight simply how hotter he’s than anybody who tries to compete with him. As he says on the hook, “I’m scorching ‘trigger I’m fly / You ain’t ‘trigger you not / This is the reason, that is why, that is why I’m scorching.” The observe turned a No. 1 hit document on the Billboard Sizzling 100.
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“Deja Vu (Uptown Child)” by Lord Tariq and Peter Gunz
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In 1997, hip-hop duo Lord Tariq and Peter Gunz launched their hit single “Deja Vu (Uptown Child).” It was the one single launched from their album Make It Reign. The observe reached No. 9 on the Billboard Sizzling 100 and have become a platinum-selling success, however the group broke up shortly after.
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“Supersonic” by J.J. Fad
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Dr. Dre co-produced J.J. Fad’s hit single “Supersonic.” The track begins off with the hip-hop trio beatboxing, earlier than the beat is available in as the women offers a definition of what “supersonic” means. As they are saying on the second verse, “Supersonic is a phrase when folks begin to pay attention / Particularly larger folks, they play shut consideration.” “Supersonic” was nominated for a Grammy Award for Greatest Rap Efficiency in 1989, making J.J. Fad the primary Grammy-nominated feminine hip-hop group.
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“Rump Shaker” by Wreckx-n-Impact
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Though Wreckx-N-Impact already had successful single with 1989 single “New Jack Swing,” they’re largely recognized for his or her 1992 single “Rump Shaker.” The observe was co-produced by Teddy Riley, and featured Pharrell’s first songwriting credit score. It’s the proper combine of latest jack swing and hip-hop for a observe about ladies dancing and displaying off their voluptuous our bodies.
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“Tipsy” by J-Kwon
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For followers who wished to listen to a celebration anthem in 2004, then J-Kwon’s “Tipsy” was the proper observe. On the track, J-Kwon raps about folks ingesting and partying on the membership. “Tipsy” peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Sizzling 100.
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“Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)” by Silento
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Usually when artists come out with a dance-crazed track that’s tremendous profitable, it appears to be powerful for them to match that success as a follow-up. In 2015, rapper Silento launched his debut single “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)” which peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Sizzling 100. Nonetheless, he didn’t launch a full-length album till three years later.
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“I Acquired a Man” by Optimistic Ok
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When folks hear Optimistic Ok’s 1992 hit “I Acquired a Man,” it might sound like a duet between him and a lady. Nonetheless, Optimistic Ok is definitely the voice of each voices on the observe. On “I Acquired a Man,” there’s a dialogue with a man making an attempt shoot his shot at a woman, however she’s telling him that she’s already taken.
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“Whoomp! (There It Is)” by Tag Crew
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In 1993, Cecil Glenn and Steve Gibson, often known as the hip-hop due Tag Crew launched their debut single “Whoomp! (There It Is).” From the opening line of, “Celebration folks! / Yeah, Tag Crew music in full impact” was the proper line to introduce the group, but additionally to verify it was a celebration anthem brewing. It was the kind of observe that had folks on the dance ground, a track that reached No. 2 on the Billboard Sizzling 100.
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“Inform Me” by Smilez & Southstar
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In 2002, hip-hop duo Smilez & Southstar launched their solely album Crash the Celebration, which featured their hit single “Inform Me.” On the observe, the duo inform a narrative a couple of relationship after which coping with heartbreak. The track reached No, 10 on the Billboard Sizzling Rap Songs chart.
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“Stanky Legg” by GS Boyz
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In 2008, hip-hop trio GS Boyz launched their hit debut single “Stanky Legg.” It’s a type of tracks that’s recognized for sparking a dance routine, during which folks prolong their leg, rotate in a round movement, after which repeat it on the opposite leg. The track peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard Sizzling Rap Tracks chart.
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“Bust A Transfer” by Younger MC
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In 1989, Younger MC launched his debut album Stone Chilly Rhymin’ which featured his hit single “Bust a Transfer.” The funky guitar bass line, which was carried out by Purple Sizzling Chilli Peppers bassist Flea, offers the track a rock vibe, however Younger MC brings his raps of making an attempt to make a transfer on a lady who catches his eye. “Bust a Transfer” received the 1990 Grammy Award for Greatest Rap Efficiency.
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“Rooster Noodle Soup” by DJ Webstar feat. Younger B
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In 2006, DJ Webstar teamed up with Younger B on his debut single “Rooster Noodle Soup.” The track is understood for having a dance related to it that originated in Harlem. The dance within the video drove followers everywhere in the world to add their dance movies on YouTube. “Rooster Noodle Soup” turned a top-20 hit on Billboard’s Sizzling Rap songs chart.
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“By no means Scared” by Bone Crusher feat. Killer Mike and T.I.
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In 2003, Bone Crusher turned one of many latest artists signed to the So So Def roster. His debut album AttenCHUN! was led by the hit single “By no means Scared.” On the observe, Crusher raps about folks stepping to him fallacious and the way he’s not going to again down if folks come at him incorrectly and disrespectfully.
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“Pop, Lock & Drop It” by Huey
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In 2006, St. Louis rapper Huey launched his hit single “Pop, Lock & Drop It.” It was the one track launched from his debut album Pocket book Paper, an album that reached the highest 40 on the Billboard 200. “Pop, Lock & Drop It.” was a membership anthem that turned a top-10 hit on the Billboard Sizzling 100.
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“Dazzey Duks” by Duice
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Hip-hop duo Duice have been a fan of ladies sporting quick shorts with their 1993 single “Dazzey Duks.” The track turned a top-20 hit on the Billboard Sizzling 100 and have become a double-platinum success in lower than a 12 months after its launch.
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“Racks” by YC feat. Future
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In 2011, YC teamed up with Future on his debut solo single “Racks.” Co-produced by Sonny Digital, the track finds YC rapping about all of his riches. Though the track reached No. 4 on the Billboard Sizzling Rap songs chart, folks didn’t hear a lot from YC after the success of it, in the meantime, Future went on to change into an enormous rapper.
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“Chain Cling Low” by Jibbs
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Jibbs’ 2006 debut single “Chain Cling Low” was at all times fairly the catchy track as a result of pattern of the kids’s nursery rhyme “Do Your Ears Cling Low?” With the title, the track displays on how a lot rappers love displaying off their jewellery. As he says on the hook, “Do your chain dangle low? Do it wobble to the flo’? / Do it shine within the gentle? Is it platinum, is it gold?”
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“Ditty” by Paperboy
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In 1992, Paperboy launched his debut album The 9 Yards, which featured his hit single “Ditty.” The track reached No. 10 on the Billboard Sizzling 100 and obtained a Grammy Award nomination for Greatest Rap Solo Efficiency. The success of “Ditty” helped make his album attain Gold-selling standing.
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“Celebration Like a Rockstar” by Store Boyz
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In 2007, hip-hop trio Store Boyz launched their solely studio album Rockstar Mentality, which featured the hit track “Celebration Like a Rockstar.” It was at all times an attractive sound on how the observe blended parts of hip-hop with punk rock. On the observe, the group mentions numerous rockers together with Travis Barker, Marilyn Manson, and the Osbournes. “Celebration Like a Rockstar” peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Sizzling 100, completely dude!
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“I Want” by Skee-Lo
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In 1995, Skee-Lo launched his debut single “I Want.” On the observe, Skee-Lo displays on falling quick in relation to getting a girlfriend, and he compares himself to different males who appear to have all of it. As he raps on the hook, “I want I used to be slightly bit taller, I want I used to be a baller / I want I had a lady who seemed good, I might name her.”
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“Swing My Means” by Ok.P. & Envyi
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In 1997, hip-hop duo Ok.P. & Envyi launched their membership anthem “Swing My Means.” On the observe, the 2 element an evening in town and seeing a possible lover that catches their consideration. As they are saying on the hook, “Shawty swing my manner / You certain look good to me / Now would you please swing my manner / Shawty, swing my manner.”
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“Again within the Day” by Ahmad
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In 1994, Los Angeles rapper Ahmad launched his easy and mellow hit single “Again within the Day.” On the observe, Ahmad reminisces on his childhood and teenage years during which life was rather more easy, and he needs he may return to these occasions. As he says on the hook, “Again within the days once I was younger / I’m not a child anymore / However some days I sit and want I used to be child once more.” The track turned a top-30 hit on the Billboard Sizzling 100.
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“Let Me Clear My Throat” by DJ Kool
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In 1996, Washington D.C. native DJ Kool launched his hit track “Let Me Clear My Throat.” On the observe, listeners can hear followers cheering and taking part, as a result of track being recorded stay on the Bahama Bay membership in Philadelphia. It’s the kind of observe that is aware of the way to get the celebration began.
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“No Pigeons” by Sporty Thieves
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When woman group TLC launched their hit single “No Scrubs,” there’s little question that the lyrics struck a nerve with some males. A lot, that hip-hop group Sporty Thieves launched their response to it with “No Pigeons.” The track topped numerous hip-hop charts and was a top-20 hit on the Billboard Sizzling 100.
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“Afro Puffs” by The Girl of Rage
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In 1994, The Girl of Rage launched her first single “Afro Puffs.” On the observe, not solely does the rapper describe her coiffure, however she needs folks to not be fooled, she’s tough and difficult regardless of the coiffure she’s rocking.