The Top Hip Hop Hits of 1998

A list of the top hip hop hits of 1998, including songs by Jay-Z, DMX, and the Notorious B.I.G.

The Notorious B.I.G. – “Mo Money Mo Problems”

The Notorious B.I.G.’s “Mo Money Mo Problems” was the number one hip hop song of 1998. The song, which features guest vocals from Puff Daddy and Mase, is from The Notorious B.I.G.’s posthumously released album Life After Death. “Mo Money Mo Problems” was the second single from the album and it peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.

Puff Daddy – “Can’t Nobody Hold Me Down”

Puff Daddy’s “Can’t Nobody Hold Me Down” was one of the top hip hop hits of 1998. The song samples Chaka Khan’s “Ain’t Nobody”, and features Mase and the rap group The Lox. It peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, and was Puff Daddy’s first solo single.

Jay-Z – “Can I Get A…”

“Can I Get A…” is a song recorded by American rapper Jay-Z, featuring fellow American rapper Amil and R&B singer Ja Rule. It was released on Def Jam’s Rush Hour Soundtrack on August 18, 1998, and would go on to be included on Jay-Z’s fourth studio album, Vol. 2… Hard Knock Life, as a bonus track on some international editions of the album. The song was produced by Lil’ Rob and Bibby.

Busta Rhymes – “Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See”

Busta Rhymes’ “Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See” was one of the biggest hits of 1998. The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart and received heavy rotation on MTV and BET. The song’s success helped to launch Busta Rhymes’ career into the stratosphere and cemented his place as one of the biggest names in hip hop.

Mase – “Feel So Good”

“Feel So Good” is a song by American rapper Mase. It was released on October 6, 1998 as the lead single from his second studio album Double Up. The song was produced by Sean “Puffy” Combs and Deggeller Attractions. “Feel So Good” peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Lauryn Hill – “Doo Wop (That Thing)”

“Doo Wop (That Thing)” is a song by American rapper and singer Lauryn Hill. The lead single from her debut solo album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill (1998), it was released on August 25, 1998, by Ruffhouse and Columbia Records. It won two Grammy Awards, for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and Best R&B Song.

“Doo Wop (That Thing)” was written and produced by Lauryn Hill, who also arranged and performed all of the instrumentation on the track. The song’s opening monologue contains an interpolation of ” Sunny” by Boney M.. It peaked at number one on the US Hot 100 chart and has sold over one million copies in the country. Elsewhere, “Doo Wop (That Thing)” topped the charts in New Zealand, peaked within the top ten of the charts in Canada and Scotland, and reached the top 20 in Australia and the United Kingdom.

Will Smith – “Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It”

“Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It” is a song performed by American actor and rapper Will Smith. It was released on January 20, 1998, as the second single from his debut solo album Big Willie Style (1997). The song was written by Smith, Keith Wiggins and Jeffrey Towns and produced by Teddy Riley. In the United States, “Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It” peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for two weeks in March 1998 and topped the Hot Rap Tracks chart for four weeks. internationally, it reached number one in over ten countries including Australia, Canada, France, Germany and the United Kingdom. The song received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Rap Solo Performance at the 41st Grammy Awards in 1999.

Pras Michel featuring Ol’ Dirty Bastard and Mýa – “Ghetto Superstar”

Ghetto Superstar” is a song by American hip hop artist Pras, featuring Mya and Ol’ Dirty Bastard. It was released on June 9, 1998 as the second single from his debut solo album, Ghetto Superstar. The song was produced by Wyclef Jean and Jerry Duplessis. The single peaked at number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number four on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

DMX – “Ruff Ryders’ Anthem”

“Ruff Ryders’ Anthem” is a song by American hip hop recording artist DMX, released as the first single from his debut studio album It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot (1998). The song features a rough and aggressive sound with DMX’s trademark gruff vocals. The single was a commercial success, peaking at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming one of DMX’s signature songs.

Puff Daddy featuring Lil’ Kim and The Lox – “It’s All About the Benjamins”

“It’s All About the Benjamins” is a song recorded by American rapper Puff Daddy. It was released on February 10, 1997 as the second single from his debut album No Way Out (1997). The song features verses from American rappers The Lox and Lil’ Kim. The track was produced by Sean Combs, Tony Dofat and Chucky Thompson.

The song peaked at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 and reached number one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The single was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). A remix version of the song features a verse from American rapperNotorious B.I.G..