The Top 10 Hip Hop Dance Songs

Get your groove on with the top 10 hip hop dance songs. These tracks will get you moving and keep you going all night long.

“Crazy in Love” by Beyoncé

“Crazy in Love” is a song by American singer Beyoncé featuring American rapper Jay-Z. The song features a scatting interpolation of James Brown’s “Funky Drummer”, and a sample from The Chi-Lites’s 1970 song “Are You My Woman? (Tell Me So)”. It was released as the first single from Beyoncé’s debut album Dangerously in Love (2003) and reached number one on several international charts, including the UK, where it became Beyoncé’s first chart-topper as a solo artist.

The single peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 and earned Beyoncé her first Grammy Award for Best R&B Song. Music critics praised “Crazy in Love” for its hook, Jay-Z’s contribution and Beyoncé’s assertive delivery of her lyrics. Its accompanying music video features Angelin Jolie look-alike models, and won three MTV Video Music Awards. The song has been covered by various recording artists, including Jessica Simpson, former Destiny’s Child member Kelly Rowland, Sugababes, La Roux and System of a Down.

“Anaconda” by Nicki Minaj

Rated one of the top hip hop dance songs of all time, “Anaconda” by Nicki Minaj is the perfect song to get any party started. Featuring a catchy beat and Minaj’s signature rapping style, “Anaconda” is guaranteed to get even the most reluctant dancer moving.

“Get Low” by Lil Jon & the East Side Boyz

“Get Low” by Lil Jon & the East Side Boyz is a classic hip hop dance song that is sure to get you moving. The fast-paced beat and catchy lyrics make it perfect for dancing, and the video features some of the best dancers in the world. If you’re looking for a song to get your hips moving, this is it.

“Gangnam Style” by Psy

“Gangnam Style” is a 2012 single by the South Korean rapper Psy. The song and accompanying music video went viral on YouTube, becoming the most-watched YouTube video of all time with over 2.8 billion views. “Gangnam Style” is credited with helping to bring Korean pop music (K-pop) to a global audience and for its signature “horse dance,” which quickly became an internet meme.

“Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars

“Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars is a hip hop dance song that was released in 2014. The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for fourteen weeks and won two Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year. The song has been certified seven times platinum in the United States and has sold over 8.5 million copies worldwide.

“All the Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” by Beyoncé

“All the Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” is a 2008 song recorded by American singer Beyoncé, from her third studio album, I Am… Sasha Fierce (2008). The song was released as the lead single from the album on October 14, 2008, by Columbia Records. “All the Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” was written by Beyoncé, Terius Nash, Thaddis “Kuku” Harrell and Christopher “Tricky” Stewart, and produced by Beyoncé and Stewart. musically, it is an uptempo dance-pop with influences of new jack swing that contains elements of soul and R&B. The single’s release coincided with New York Fashion Week. Critical response to “All the Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” was positive; many praised its hook and Beyoncé’s delivery. With little promotion, it peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and became Beyoncé’s fourth top 10 single as a solo artist in the United States.

“Work” by Rihanna ft. Drake

“Work” is a song recorded by Barbadian singer Rihanna for her eighth studio album, Anti (2016). The song was released as the lead single from the album on January 27, 2016. “Work” is a dancehall, trap and R&B song that features a minimal hip hop production. Lyrically, the song is about having a good time at a club.

Upon its release, “Work” received mixed reviews from music critics. Many praised the song’s island influence and Rihanna’s vocals, while others criticized the lyrics and called it unoriginal. The song debuted at number nine on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and eventually peaked at number one, marking Rihanna’s 14th US chart topper and Drake’s second. It became Rihanna’s ninth overall number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and her 3rd number-one single from Anti, following “Kiss It Better” and “Needed Me”. Internationally, “Work” topped the charts in Canada and New Zealand and peaked within the top five in Australia, France, Ireland, Portugal and Scotland.

An accompanying music video for the song was shot in Toronto by Director X and features cameos from Drake and Kyla Reid. The video debuted on Rihanna’s VEVO channel on February 22, 2016. To further promote Anti, Rihanna performed “Work” live at various award ceremonies including The BRIT Awards 2016; she also performed it at her Anti World Tour (2016).

“Run the World (Girls)” by Beyoncé

“Run the World (Girls)” is a song recorded by American singer Beyoncé for her fourth studio album, 4 (2011). The song was released on April 21, 2011, as the lead single from the album. The song was written by Beyoncé, Terius Nash, Shea Taylor, Ester Dean, and Cainon Lamb. The production was handled by Switch, The-Dream andBeyoncé. “Run the World (Girls)” is a dance-pop and R&B song with elements of world music. Lyrically, it features a dominant discourse of female empowerment. The single peaked at number 29 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming Beyoncé’s highest-charting solo single since “Check on It” (2005).

“Run the World (Girls)” was well received by music critics, who commended Beyoncé’s assertive delivery of the song’s feminist lyrics as well as its club-ready production. Critics also praised its anthemic nature and futuristic soundscape. It won the Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 54th Grammy Awards. “Run the World (Girls)” peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in July 2011 and became Beyoncé’s sixth top 40 hit single as a solo artist in the United States. Globally, it peaked inside top 10 in several countries including Australia, Canada, Denmark, Netherlands and United Kingdom. The music video for “Run the World (Girls)” was directed by Francis Lawrence and was shot in California over three days in late April 2011. Toya Delazy featured as a backup dancer in an African segment which paid tribute to Desmond Tutu’s wife Leah Tutu while model Joan Smalls also made an appearance.

“Run the World (Girls)” received mixed reviews from critics who questioned Beyoncé’s attempt to appeal to feminists with an empowerment anthem while still celebrating her own femininity and sex appeal. However, others complimented its hooks and production as well asBeyoncé’s decision to avoid using Auto-Tune on such a personal record. Time listed it among the top 10 songs of 2011 while Spin ranked it at number 14 on its year-end list of best singles

“Formation” by Beyoncé

“Formation” is a song recorded by American singer Beyoncé for her sixth studio album, Lemonade (2016). The song was released as the lead single from the album on February 6, 2016. “Formation” was written by Beyoncé, Mike Will Made It, and Swae Lee, and produced by the former two. An accompaying music video for the song was directed by Melina Matsoukas, and features cameos from actresses Amandla Stenberg and Serayah McNeill.

The song debuted atop the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it Beyoncé’s tenth number-one single on the chart. It also peaked at number one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, becoming Beyoncé’s ninth consecutive number-one song on that chart, tying her with Mariah Carey for fourth most number-one songs in that chart’s history. Furthermore, it becameBeyoncé’s sixth solo number one on the Rap Songs chart. Internationally, “Formation” peaked at number one in Australia and New Zealand and reached the top ten in multiple countries including Canada, Denmark and the United Kingdom.

“Sorry” by Justin Bieber

The song was released on October 22, 2015, as the lead single from Purpose. “Sorry” is a dancehall and reggae-influenced track. The lyrics are an apology for Justin Bieber’s transgressions and bad-boy image. The song was a commercial success, peaking at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 and becoming Bieber’s sixth top-ten single in the country. Internationally, “Sorry” reached the top of the charts in several countries, including Australia, Canada and New Zealand. A music video for the song was released on October 22, 2015 and features puppets in a home with Bieber apologizing to each one.