10 Best Rap Remixes of Popular Songs

Our list of 10 Best Remixes of Popular Songs will show you why Rap is up there with the very best genre of music. Many famous musicians have produced remixes of some of the top rap songs. These remixes have gained a lot of popularity in the recent past and fans continue to love them. Rap music has come a long way and very few of us know when and where it started. So, before we get into discussing the best remixes let us go back down the memory lane and find out where and how it all began.

The term “Rap” first came out in Britain around the 15th century. Its initial meaning was to strike or hit but as the time went on there was a bit of variation in the definition, which was to talk or speak. Around 1960s the black community in America started using the word frequently to say that somebody was having a conversation.

Fatback Band’s “Kim Tim III (Personality Jock)” was the first ever commercially released rap song. However, the song wasn’t up there in the tapes, it only managed to find its place on the B-side. On the other hand they got pretty famous in the clubs and then eventually the genre found its place in the A-side of the tapes.

Now the rap music is bigger and better than ever. According to Twitter, Rap was the most talked about genre with Rock taking the second spot. Names like Jay Z, Snoop Dog, and Kanye West are among the most popular Rap artists in the current music scene.

Sometimes, remixes are more popular than the original versions, and our list of The 20 Best Remixes of Popular Songs That Will Make You Forget The Originals just proves that.

Today most of the songs hitting the first spot in the charts are Hip-Hop & Rap, which is why musicians always feel the need to come out with their own version of these songs (remixes). Mentioned below are the 10 Best Rap Remixes of Popular Songs.

10. Hypnotize by Notorious B.I.G (CoBalt Remix)

One of the famous songs from Notorious B.I.G, Hypnotize was remixed about a year ago. The latest version got over 35,500 views on YouTube during its first week of release.

9. Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang by Dr. Dre ft. Snoop Dogg (Metic’s Summertime Bootleg)

Standing at number nine in the list of 10 Best Rap Remixes of Popular Songs is the Metic’s remix version of “Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang. The song got a remarkable response with over 178,000 views on YouTube.

8. Remember the Name by Fort Minor (NHYX Remix).

Released in 2005, “Remember the Name” was right on top of the charts as soon as it came out. The NHYX remix of the same song came out about 5 months ago and got about 479,200 views on YouTube in the first month.

7. Real Slim Shady by Eminem (Dan Absent Remix)

One of the most popular Rap songs Real Slim Shady by Eminem was remixed by Dan Absent. The all-new version went viral on the internet and got 559,630 views on YouTube in a couple of months.

6. Dear Mama by 2Pac (Boehm Remix)

Yet another song from 2pac, Dear Mama, released back in 1995 is still amongst the favorite songs of R&B fans. The song has been remixed several times in the past but the “Boehm Remix” got pretty viral receiving over 821,000 views on YouTube in a few months of its release.

5. Hit ‘Em Up by 2Pac (Dumpin’ Remix)

2Pac has produced a number of hit songs, with “Hit ‘Em Up” amongst his very best. The “Dumpin’ Remix” of the song released in 2006 made it big and got over 944,755 views on YouTube in the first month of its release.

4. Lose Yourself by Eminem (San Holo Remix)

Standing at number four on our list of best rap remixes is San Holo’s version of Lose Yourself by Eminem. The latest version managed to get over 1 million views for 1 month only.

3. I am Not Afraid by Eminem (AntiGen Dubstep Remix).

One of the most popular names in the Hip-Hop Industry Eminem came out with his single “I am Not Afraid” in 2010. The song did pretty well on the charts and a year after its release it was remixed by AntiGen which made it even bigger. The Remix got over 1.4 million views on YouTube during the first month.

2. Juicy by Notorious B.I.G (Woody Remix).

Taking the second spot in our list is Woody’s Remix of Notorious B.I.G song Juicy. The latest version received over 2 million views.

1. In Da Club by 50 Cent (Woody’s Produce Remix).

Undoubtedly, “In Da Club” by 50 cent is one of the famous rap songs ever. The song was produced in 2003 but the remix released a year ago brought back life into the song and got over 8 million views on YouTube. The song takes the first place in our list of 10 Best Rap Remixes of Popular Songs.