The Best Hip Hop Songs of 2007

A look at the best hip hop songs of 2007. These are the tracks that defined the year in hip hop, and helped shape the sound of the genre for years to come.

Best Hip Hop Songs of 2007

It’s hard to choose the best hip hop songs of 2007 because there are so many good ones. However, we’ve compiled a list of our favorites. From Snoop Dogg to Jay-Z, these are the best hip hop songs of 2007.

“In Da Club” by 50 Cent

“In Da Club” is a song performed by American rapper 50 Cent from his debut studio album Get Rich or Die Tryin’ (2003). The song was written by 50 Cent, Bobby Creekwater, Dr. Dre, Mike Elizondo and Scott Storch, and produced by Dr. Dre with co-production credit from Elizondo. “In Da Club” peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming 50 Cent’s second chart-topping single and Dr. Dre’s fourth. The song’s success helped sales of Get Rich or Die Tryin’, as it topped several other charts worldwide in 2003.

The music video for “In Da Club” was directed by Marcus Raboy and features 50 Cent celebrating his success with various women in a nightclub. The single was certified platinum in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand, and was nominated for Best Male Video at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards.”

“Crazy in Love” by Beyoncé ft. Jay-Z

“Crazy in Love” is a song recorded by American singer Beyoncé, featuring American rapper Jay-Z. The song was released as the lead single from Beyoncé’s debut solo album, Dangerously in Love (2003), and peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The single became Beyoncé’s first number-one single as a solo artist, and spent eight consecutive weeks atop the chart. It additionally peaked at number one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart for eleven consecutive weeks, becoming the longest-running number one of her career.

“Where Is the Love?” by Black Eyed Peas

The Black Eyed Peas were one of the most popular hip hop groups of 2007, and “Where Is the Love?” was their breakout hit. The song reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.

“Ignorant Shit” by Busta Rhymes ft. Lil Wayne

“Ignorant Shit” is a single by Busta Rhymes featuring Lil Wayne. The song was released on December 18, 2007 as the first single from Busta’s ninth studio album, Brand New Bang. “Ignorant Shit” peaked at #50 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #11 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The song was produced by Jahlil Beats.

“Make It Rain” by Fat Joe ft. Lil Wayne

“Make It Rain” is a song by American rapper Fat Joe, released as the first single from his seventh studio album Me, Myself & I (2007). The song, produced by Scott Storch, features Lil Wayne and contains a sample of “Tearin’ Up My Heart” by ‘N Sync.

The song peaked at number 37 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Fat Joe’s second highest-charting single as a lead artist. The single was also certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

A music video directed by Jessy Terrero was released on February 12, 2007.

“This Is Why I’m Hot” by Mims

“This Is Why I’m Hot” is a song by American rapper Mims. The song was written by Nathaniel Hills, Diggs Duhon, Curtis Mayfield, and Mims, and produced by Blackout Movement. It was released on January 30, 2007, as the lead single from Mims’s debut album, Music Is My Savior (2007). The song peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.

“A Bay Bay” by Hurricane Chris

“A Bay Bay” is a song by American rapper Hurricane Chris. It was released in 2007 as his debut single and is included on his debut album, 51/50 Ratchet. The song peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number seven on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Internationally, the song peaked within the top ten of the charts in Denmark and the United Kingdom.

“Walk It Out” by UNK

“Walk It Out” by UNK was one of the best hip hop songs of 2007. The song peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became a certified platinum single. The song was produced by Lil Jon and features Lil Wayne on the hook.

“Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin’)” by T-Pain ft. Yung Joc

“Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin’)” is a song recorded by American singer T-Pain for his second studio album, Epiphany (2007). Featuring guest vocals from American rapper Yung Joc, the song was released on March 27, 2007, as the lead single from the album. The song was produced by T-Pain himself. It peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and became T-Pain’s second number one single after “I’m ‘n Luv (Wit a Stripper)”. “Buy U a Drank” won the award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 50th Grammy Awards.

“I Wanna Love You” by Akon ft. Snoop Dogg

“I Wanna Love You” is a song recorded by Senegalese singer-songwriter Akon for his second studio album, Konvicted (2006). The song, which features a guest appearance from American rapper Snoop Dogg, was written and produced by Akon and Giorgio Tuinfort. It was released as the third single from Konvicted on December 4, 2006.

“I Wanna Love You” peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Akon’s first and only single to date to top the chart. It also reached number one in seven countries, including the United Kingdom and Australia. The song earned platinum certification in the United States from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), denoting two million digital copies sold.

A music video for “I Wanna Love You” was directed by Benny Boom and features Akon chasing after a love interest played by Rosa Acosta.