10 HipHop tracks you should listen to

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Equal parts biography, musicology, and cultural history, Dilla Time chronicles the life and legacy of J Dilla, a musical genius who transformed the sound of popular music for the twenty-first century.

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These are just a few examples of some of the greatest hip-hop tracks of all time. There are countless other tracks that could be included on a list like this, but these songs represent some of the most important, influential, and enduring tracks in the genre's history.

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1. "Juicy" by The Notorious B.I.G. - This track, the lead single from Biggie's debut album "Ready to Die," is a classic that tells the story of...