Best songs from rappers about their cities/states

by **stillmatic** » Feb 2nd, '11, 01:32

Got this idea from Cosh's thread.

There's the obvious ones, like California Love, New York State of Mind, Empire State of Mind etc.

What are some of your favourite ones?

Other than the popular ones which are anthems, I have a big love for the Queens joint that was made for LL's album that was never released. All that was missing was really Nas, but he's not cool with any of the artists on the track.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7og-DOhAII

Gotta say, even though I'm not from Cleveland, I love this song by Bone about their city. I love the way they incorporated the corny Drew Carey show song and made it work.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqDG4xMgs_k

by **mcZu** » Feb 2nd, '11, 01:38

My home town's anthem: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEDVL5drRUo

My favorite record on London (which is basically almost my second home town nowadays, lol..): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HO6jLc-546Y

Everyone will appreciate this song, I suppose: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fAY1R-4J2Y

by **Master Chief** » Feb 2nd, '11, 01:39

Rock City - Royce

by **stillmatic** » Feb 2nd, '11, 01:42

mcZu wrote:My home town's anthem: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEDVL5drRUo

I love that Lowkey one.

What's the Dutch one about though? Is the lyrics good? Because the rhythm and the flow of the song is pretty dope.

European (mostly French) and Brasilian rap is blowing up these days man. I wish I could understand it.

by **christalgurl** » Feb 2nd, '11, 01:43

Homecoming - Kanye West

by **WakeUpShow** » Feb 2nd, '11, 01:43

Ill State of Mind- NeeKo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6ZI76XNKkk

such a great song...

by **mcZu** » Feb 2nd, '11, 01:48

stillmatic wrote:
mcZu wrote:My home town's anthem: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEDVL5drRUo

I love that Lowkey one.

What's the Dutch one about though? Is the lyrics good? Because the rhythm and the flow of the song is pretty dope.

European (mostly French) and Brasilian rap is blowing up these days man. I wish I could understand it.

The lyrics are pretty good, punchlines and wordplay about their love for Rotterdam. I mean, just the kind of lyrics you would expect from a song like that.

And, yeah, French rap is blowing up fast. Same with German rap. Dutch rap is doing pretty good, too, at the moment. Haven't heard much of Brasilian rap, though.