I still favor these songs over ones with Yellow Bus references, which feel even less kind now. You’ll hear phrases like “Go Dumb” and “Get Stupid” in a lot of these songs, and they refer to getting loose on the dancefloor. I always loved this party-poppin song by Fillmore rapper Messy Marv and think it deserves to be revived and remembered as one of the best. & Turf Talk - “Getz Ya Grown Man On” (Remix featuring San Quinn, Dem Hoodstarz & Clyde Carson) (2006)Įast Palo Alto’s Dem Hoodstarz created a catchy hyphy classic that was amplified in this remix featuring artists from all over the Bay. Food doesn’t slap, but this song certainly does. Saweetie - ”Tap In” (Dennis Blaze Hyphy ReWork) (2020)Ī rapper raised on hyphy, Saweetie flipped Too $hort’s “Blow the Whistle” into her sassy baller-getting anthem “Tap In.” This remix by BPM Supreme’s Dennis Blaze throws even more recognizable hyphy hits into play.Į-40 featuring Keak Da Sneak - ”Tell Me When To Go” (2006)Ītlanta’s crunk king Lil Jon produced this smash hyphy hit for E-40, and it’s a great example of how the West Coast and the South have long been intertwined on the rap music front. This is a passionate tribute to Keak Da Sneak, who was paralyzed in a 2017 shooting, by his good friend Mistah F.A.B., who echoes 2005’s “Super Hyphy” and highlights its timelessness. One of the great linguists of hip-hop is Oakland’s Keak Da Sneak, who brought us the word hyphy - this song will tell you about many other expressions that came from his brain. The version included in this mix is an edit by local DJ Audio1. The 2015 murder of legendary Pittsburg rapper The Jacka remains unsolved, and his recorded appearances such as this one are to be treasured. makes frequent appearances in this set for his huge contributions to the hyphy sensibility. featuring featuring Turf Talk, E-40 and The Jacka - “Super Sic Wit It” (Remix) (2005) The Federation featuring E-40 - ”Hyphy” (2004)Īnother big song that will make you feel the energy of this movement and clumsily try to nail the lyrics (you won’t). “Slow Down” came out 10 years ago, but is still a firm part of the hyphy canon and even started a new dance craze. Fairfield’s The Federation needs to be a prominent part of any discussion on the topic.Ĭlyde Carson featuring The Team - “Slow Down” (2012)ĭuring the Aughts, Carson made hyphy anthems and also built an energy drink company called Hyphy that is still out there energizing people. Press play below and keep reading for some background on these hyphy hits.Ī love letter to the crazy partying and dancing drinkers of Jose Cuervo 1800 Tequila can achieve, “18 Dummy” encapsulates the energy of hyphy music.

If you still don’t exactly know what the word hyphy means, you’ll understand more about the music and vocabulary part of the culture by the time you finish listening - and you’ll also want to check out that documentary for even more clarity. Included are songs that influenced or were influenced by hyphy music-like the work of Mac Dre, who was killed in 2004 before the national music spotlight briefly turned to the Bay Area.

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