Creative Commons Hip Hop Music: The Top Tracks of 2018
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A look at the top Creative Commons Hip Hop tracks of 2018. If you’re looking for some great new music to listen to, check out these tracks!
Introduction
In recent years, Creative Commons music has become increasingly popular, especially in the hip hop genre. In fact, some of the biggest names in hip hop have released tracks under Creative Commons licenses, making their music available for free downloading and Remixing.
If you’re not familiar with Creative Commons music, it’s basically music that is released under a license that allows anyone to use or modify it however they want, as long as they give credit to the original artist. This makes it perfect for Remixing, and many artists encourage others to use their tracks as a starting point for creating new and unique music.
There are a ton of great Creative Commons hip hop tracks out there, but we’ve narrowed it down to our top 10 favorites of 2018. So without further ado, here are the top Creative Commons hip hop tracks of 2018:
What is Creative Commons?
Creative Commons is a system that allows you to legally use “some rights reserved” music, video, and other content — all for free. It’s perfect for educators who want to add resources to their lessons without worry about copyright infringement, and for students and lifelong learners who want to find new and interesting materials to explore.
But how do you find Creative Commons content? One great way is to search for tracks on the popular music site SoundCloud. You can use the built-in search function to look for tracks that are tagged with a Creative Commons license, which will allow you to use them in your own projects.
To help you get started, we’ve rounded up some of the best Creative Commons hip hop tracks of 2018. These tracks are perfect for adding some energy and personality to your next project.
The Top Tracks of 2018
As the year comes to a close, we take a look at the best Creative Commons hip hop tracks of 2018. These are the top tracks that you can download and use for free, as long as you give credit to the artist. From up-and-coming talents to established veterans, there’s something for everyone in this list. So without further ado, here are the top Creative Commons hip hop tracks of 2018.
“All I Need” by Jay-Z
“All I Need” is a song by American hip hop artist Jay-Z, released as the fourth single from his debut album Reasonable Doubt (1996). The song features American R&B singer Foxy Brown and was produced by Gimel “Young Guru” Keaton. It contains a sample of “You’re All I Need to Get By” by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell.
“Breathe” by The Notorious B.I.G.
“Breathe” is the second single from The Notorious B.I.G.’s album Ready to Die. The song was produced by Easy Mo Bee and features a sample of “The Boss” by James Brown.
The song peaked at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the Hot Rap Songs chart, making it the first rap song to top the latter chart. “Breathe” was nominated for Best Rap Solo Performance at the 1996 Grammy Awards but lost to 2Pac’s “California Love”.
In October 2011, “Breathe” was ranked at #43 on VH1’s 100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop.
“Gimme the Loot” by Biggie Smalls
“Gimme the Loot” is a song by American rapper Biggie Smalls, released as the second single from his album Ready to Die. The song was produced by Easy Mo Bee and features a sample of “The Show” by Doug E. Fresh and Slick Rick. The single peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified Gold by the RIAA.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the top tracks of 2018 show the great diversity in sound and style that is found in hip hop today. From the old-school sounds of De La Soul to the contemporary vibes of Kendrick Lamar, there is something for everyone in this list. So get out there and start listening to some great hip hop music!
