Throughout the journey of hip hop, there have been a repertoire of songs that made it to the “Quiet Storm” on the radio or played as a slow jam at a house party. Here’s my shot at ten top hip hop love songs:

Here are ten top hip hop love songs that crossed the barriers of urban music and made the hardest B-Boy and Girl take down their guard for a moment. This is not all of them and it’s definitely not a chart countdown. It’s just a lil something something for you to enjoy on Valentines Day. “It has been said that we need just three things in life: Something to do, Something to look forward to and Someone to love.” Happy Valentines Day from Hip Hop Weekly….

10. FORCE MDS- TENDER LOVE

9. LLCoolJ- I Need Love

8. Slick Rick- Teen Age Love

7. Whodini- One Love

6. Mary J Blige-My Life

5. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels D.R.S- Gangsta Lean

4. 2pac – Tupac Can U Get Away

3. R. Kelly feat. Notorious B.I.G. – (You To Be) Be Happy

2. Jay-Z – Song Cry

1. The Roots – You Got Me ft. Erykah Badu & EVE

I feel like I left so many songs out but these are songs that stuck out throughout the evolution of our beloved culture. You may agree or disagree but this was a personal walk for me so if you have a better list, post it in the comments and I’ll switch it out. Sike. You’re stuck with these to next Valentines Day. Enjoy.

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