Thriving through constant evolution and collaboration, hip-hop is no stranger to both diverse partnerships and constant experimentation. Since its birth on the streets of New York, hip-hop has grown and evolved to become an unpredictable and engaging art form. With this constant evolution, hip-hop often blends and blends with other genres, sometimes surprising its fans. Whether it’s because it was just before its time or the fact that it doesn’t work perfectly, sometimes features and collaborations become symbols of pure shock value and awe. Prepare to be blown away as we explore some of the most amazing collaborations in hip-hop history. Whether it’s good or bad, well, it’s entirely up to you!
Here are some of the most surprising, shocking, or downright awful hip-hop collaborations in hip-hip history.
A parody of Taylor Swift’s song “Love Story,” featuring T-Pain, “Thug Story” was made for the 2009 CMT Awards and, let’s face it, in today’s socio-economic climate. It was accompanied by a cryptic music video that would have sparked a culturally problematic debate.
Next on the list is ‘This Mean War’ by Busta Rhymes ft. Ozzy Osbourne. This is a true hip hop version of Black Sabbath’s “Iron Man”, originally performed by Ozzy himself.not necessarily on this list bad The track actually works as an aggressive hip-hop and rock fusion. “This Means War” is a hymn to Busta Rhymes’ willingness to help his “brothers” while warning against taking advantage of his kindness.
“Now I am with my loyal companions and breaking bread.”
And if you deny the Code of Honor, we will take your head off.
This means war! ! “– “This Means War” Busta Rhymes
Another track on this list could definitely stir up controversy. System of a Down’s Serj Tankian teamed up with his Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA to produce his one of the most electrifying tracks on this list. In theory, this song absolutely works, but unless the Surge lyrics in the song make you feel uncomfortable:
“Shame on you ***a trying to run the game on ***a”
Wu backs wild on trigger
Shame on ***a trying to run the game on ***a
Yo, I’m going to fuck you up! “– “Shame” Serj Tankian
Next on this list is DMX’s ninth track. flesh of my flesh, blood of my blood The album, titled “The Omen,” was a notoriously dark-themed album made even weirder by featuring Marilyn Manson himself, the king of creeps. The track epitomizes how twisted and edgy even hip-hop can be when done in the right direction. or wrong A partnership is formed.
Featured as Snoop’s 17th track dogmatic On the album, the track begins with Willie Nelson explaining that he had surgery and had to go home, inspiring this delightfully folky and harmonic track. Snoop Dogg doesn’t skip a beat, he jumps on the fun and sings along with Willie.
“I broke my throat and my tour failed.”
I finally drank the soup du jour – I wasn’t Superman
no i wasn’t superman
I’m trying to do more than I can, but I’m running out of hands
I wasn’t Superman.”– “Superman”, Snoop Dogg
For one of the best listening experiences on this list, Jay-Z and Lenny Kravitz actually work very well on “Guns & Roses,” featuring Jay-Z’s infamously deft flow patterns and diverse lyricism. doing. Lenny delivers a catchy chorus that blends in very well, turning this hip hop of his track into a sublime listening experience.
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