Hop Hop Wedding Songs: Trending Hits & Old-School Favorites
Updated on June 12, 2023 | Written by Matthew Campbell (Editor of My Wedding Songs and wedding DJ)
Should you play Hip-Hop at your wedding reception?
Of course, you should. Do you want your wedding reception to be fun or boring?
Add popular rap songs to your wedding playlist that are hot right now, the instant classics, and also old-school originals.
You will enjoy a list of the most popular and unique Hip Hop wedding songs for your wedding day.
Every couple’s Hip Hop music tastes are different. Thus, we selected wedding songs from modern songs to old-school hits.
New Hip Hop Wedding Songs
- “Lottery” by Latto feat. LU KALA (2023)
- “What It Is (Block Boy)” by Doechii feat. Kodak Black (2023)
- “I Like You (A Happier Song)” by Post Malone & Doja Cat (2022)
- “Creepin'” by Metro Boomin & The Weeknd & 21 Savage (2022)
- “Players” by Coi Leray (2022)
- “Super Freaky Girl” by Nicki Minaj (2022)
- “First Class” by Jack Harlow (2022)
- “Betty (Get Money)” by Yung Gravy (2022)
- “Sweetest Pie” by Megan Thee Stallion, Dua Lipa (2022)
- “Big Energy” by Latto (2021)
Trending Hip Hop & Rap Wedding Songs
- “No Hands” by Waka Flocka Flame, Roscoe Dash (2010)
- “In Da Club” by 50 Cent (2003)
- “Turn Down For What” by DJ Snake, Lil Jon (2013)
- “Gasolina” by Daddy Yankee (2004)
- “Trap Queen” by Fetty Wap (2015)
- “I Like It” by Cardi B, Bad Bunny, J. Balvin (2018)
- “Best Friend” by Saweetie, Doja Cat (2021)
- “Tipsy” by J-Kwon (2004)
- “My House” by Flo Rida (2015)
- “First Class” by Jack Harlow (2022)
We have our own list of the 100 best Hip-Hop songs for your wedding reception here. Do you see a song missing from this list? Let us know in the comments.
2020s Modern Hits
Betty (Get Money) – Yung Gravy
Released in 2022 on the album Marvelous
A fun party song that samples Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up”.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Never take an L no more
Never take a damn thing slow
All I know is chase this dough
And get money
Super Freaky Girl – Nicki Minaj
Released in 2022 on the album Queen Radio: Volume 1
A song you can play to remove the garter or for later in the evening as a dance song.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
You can smack it, you can grip it, you can go down and kiss it
And every time he leave me ‘lone, he always tell me he miss it
I Like You (A Happier Song) – Post Malone, Doja Cat
Released in 2022 on the album Twelve Carat Toothache
A mid-tempo song that is a song for cocktail hour or dinner.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Ooh, girl, I like you, I do
I wanna be your friend, go shoppin’ in a Benz
I like you, I do
I’ll hit you when I land, can you fit me in your plans?
Massive – Drake
Released in 2022 on the album Honestly, Nevermind
The superstar has a party hit for the dancing portion of your reception.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Oh, when you’re ready
We can put this behind us
Baby, we can find us again, I know
Sweetest Pie – Megan Thee Stallion, Dua Lipa
Released in 2022 on the album Sweetest Pie
The star power collaboration is a party dance hit!
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Ooh, this the ride of your life
Hold on ’cause, baby, I might
I might just give you a bite of the sweetest pie
First Class – Jack Harlow
Released in 2022 on the album Come Home The Kids Miss You
A mid-tempo song to play as the doors open. It samples Fergie’s “Glamorous”.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Why do y’all sleep on me? I need reasons
Uh, I got plaques in the mail, peak season
Shout out to my UPS workers makin’ sure I receive ’em
You can do it too, believe it
Big Energy – Latto
Released in 2022 on the album 777
The song samples Mariah Carey’s “Fantasy” and has become a girl anthem to fill the dance floor.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
And if your b**** ain’t right, I got the remedy
It ain’t too many n***** that can handle me
Bad ****, I could be your fantasy
Love Like This – Savannah Dexter, Brabo Gator
Released in 2022 on the album Love Like This
Latin meets Hip Hop in this duet love song that you can choose for your first dance or accent a wedding moment.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
You’re my ride or die, you’re my reason why
You’re the one that I need for the rest of my life
THATS WHAT I WANT – Lil Nas X
Released in 2021 on the album MONTERO
A party song to play during a dance set at the reception.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I want someone who love me
I need someone who needs me
Girl Of My Dreams – Juice WRLD, Suga, BTS
Released in 2021 on the album Fighting Demons
A song about a guy falling in love with his lady and fits the theme for a wedding day.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
The girl of my dreams, but I ain’t fallin’ asleep
Think both of your legs gone, the way you fallin’ for me
The same way that the rain falls
I ain’t gon’ lie, you got it all, all, all, all, all of me
Boyz – Jesy Nelson, Nicki Minaj
Released in 2021 on the album Boyz
A song to play for the garter toss or as a party song just for the ladies.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I like a bad, bad boy (Boy)
You know I like a bad, bad boy (Boy)
Way 2 Sexy – Drake feat. Future & Young Thug
Released in 2021 on the album Certified Lover Boy
A party song to play near the end of the event.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Yeah, whoa, whoa-whoa
I’m too sexy for this syrup
Too sexy for your girl
Too sexy for this world
Up – Cardi B
Released in 2021 on the album Up
One of the best party and dance songs from the early 2020s.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Big bag bussin’ out the Bentley Bentayga
Man, Balenciaga Bardi back and all these bitches f***** (woo)
Love Music – Lil Yachty
Released in 2021 on the album Love Music
If you want a rap song for your first dance, give this song consideration.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Hope that we can be more, I dreamed of you last night
You had on a big old gown and a wedding ring
You were my wife, baby, you were my wife
Best Friend – Saweetie feat. Doja Cat
Released in 2021 on the album Best Friend
A just just for girl besties and a great party tune too.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
That my best friend, she a real bad b****
Got her own money, she ‘on’t need no n**’
On the dance floor, she had two, three drinks
Now she twerkin’, she throw it out and come back in
Toosie Slide – Drake
Released in 2020 on the album Toosie Slide
The dance went viral on TikTok. If guests know the moves, then you should play the song.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
It go, right foot up, left foot slide
Left foot up, right foot slide
Basically, I’m saying either way, we ’bout to slide
Body – Megan Thee Stallion
Released in 2020 on the album Good News
If you are looking for a twerking party song, then this is a hit.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I’m a hot ebony, they gon’ click it if it’s me (if it’s me)
All my b****** been gettin’ these n***** through the quarantine (yeah)
B****, I’m very well, on my s*** as you could tell
I know you are here for Hip Hop wedding songs. Next, see a list of rap hits about love.
2010s Fun Tracks
Circles – Post Malone
Released in 2019 on the album Hollywood’s Bleeding
Even though the song is a breakup song of sorts, it is widely recognizable and can be played during dinner due to its mild speed.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Let go
I got a feeling that it’s time to let go
I say so
I knew that this was doomed from the get-go
No Guidance – Chris Brown feat. Drake
Released in 2019 on the album No Guidance
RB and hip hop meet for this dance track.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Lil’ baby in her bag, in her Birkin
No nine to five, put the work in
Flaws and all, I love ’em all, to me, you’re perfect
Astronaut In The Ocean – Masked Wolf
Released in 2019 on the album Astronaut In The Ocean
A widely popular party tune that will have younger guests singing along while dancing.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Can you please read between the lines?
My rhyme’s inclined to break your spine
They say that I’m so fine
I Like It – Cardi B, Bad Bunny & J Balvin
Released in 2018 on the album Invasion of Privacy
A true banger – a song that will fill the dance floor.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Diamond district in the jag (Gang, I said I like it like that)
Certified, you know I’m gang, gang (Gang, gang I said I like it like)
Twerk – City Girls feat. Cardi B
Released in 2018 on the album Girl Code
A fun party song to play near the end of the night.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Work that
(I want a slim, fine woman with some twerk with her)
Work that
(I want a slim, fine woman with some twerk with her)
All the Stars – Kendrick Lamar & SZA
Released in 2018 on the album Black Panther Soundtrack
A mid-tempo song to play as guests arrive or as a background song throughout the reception.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
This maybe the night that my dreams might let me know
All the stars are closer, all the stars are closer, all the stars are closer
Sunflower – Post Malone & Swae Lee
Released in 2018 on the album Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Soundtrack
A slower tempo song that can accent any part of your wedding reception that everyone will appreciate – like the bouquet toss and cake cutting.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I think your love would be too much
Or you’ll be left in the dust
Unless I stuck by ya
You’re the sunflower
I’m the One – DJ Khaled feat. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper & Lil Wayne
Released in 2017 on the album Grateful
A song all about loving another and can be played as a background song as guests arrive at the reception.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Yeah, you’re lookin’ at the truth, the money never lie no
I’m the one, yeah, I’m the one
Trap Queen – Fetty Wap
Released in 2015 on the album Trap Queen
A great party song to play during a dance set.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
And I get high with my baby (my baby)
I just left the mall I’m getting fly with my baby, yeah
And I can ride with my baby (my baby)
My House – Flo Rida
Released in 2015 on the album My House
A very popular song to play as the wedding couple is introduced into the reception hall.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Welcome to my house
Play that music too loud
Show me what you do now
We don’t like to go out
Watch Me (Whip / Nae Nae) – Silento
Released in 2015 on the album Watch Me (Whip / Nae Nae)
A group dance song to play to pack the dance floor.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Now watch me whip (ayy) (kill it)
Now watch me nae nae (okay)
Now watch me whip, whip
Fancy – Iggy Azalea feat. Charli XCX
Released in 2014 on the album The New Classic
A fun song to play during a dance set. However, it needs to play after a slow song as it is not super fast.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I’m so fancy
You already know
I’m in the fast lane
From L.A. to Tokyo
Fireball – Pitbull feat. John Ryan
Released in 2014 on the album Globalization
One of the ultimate party songs bringing hip hop and Latin music together.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I tell her baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby
I’m on fireball
Fireball
Turn Down For What – DJ Snake feat. Lil Jon
Released in 2013 released as a single
A party anthem that will get all dancers fired up.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Fire up that loud
Another round of shots
Turn down for what?
Harlem Shake – Baauer
Released in 2012 released as a single
A group dance song if everyone knows the moves.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Then do the Harlem Shake (Shake!)
Ey (Shake!), con los terroristas
Ey (Shake!), ey (Shake!)
Starships – Nicki Minaj
Released in 2012 on the album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded
A party song that will have everyone singing along and dancing.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Starships were meant to fly
Hands up and touch the sky
Can’t stop ’cause we’re so high
Let’s do this one more time
Good Feeling – Flo Rida
Released in 2011 on the album Wild Ones
Everyone has good vibes during a reception and is ready to party. This song will help set the tone for fun.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Oh, oh, sometimes I get a good feeling, yeah
I get a feeling that I never never never never had before, no no
I get a good feeling, yeah
Can’t Hold Us – Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Ray Dalton
Released in 2011 on the album The Heist
A party banger that will put everyone in a party mood and want to dance.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Tonight is the night, we’ll fight ’til it’s over
So we put our hands up
Like the ceiling can’t hold us
Super Bass – Nicki Minaj
Released in 2011 on the album Pink Friday
Minaj’s first big hit in the US. charts and a classic party song for dancing.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Boy you got my heartbeat runnin’ away
Beating like a drum and it’s coming your way
Can’t you hear that
Boom, badoom, boom, boom, badoom, boom, bass?
He got that super bass
Teach Me How to Dougie – Cali Swag District
Released in 2010 on the album The Kickback
A fun group dance song for those who know the moves and those that love to watch.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
M-bone, show these cats how to do dat down south dance
Dat we learned a lil’ too fast and bought it to the hood
And got da whole crew a**
Teach me how to dougie
The Light – Common
Released in 2010 on the album Go! Common Classics
A love song you can play for your first dance or accent a wedding reception moment.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I never knew a luh, luh-luh, a love like this
Gotta be somethin’ for me to write this
Danza Kuduro – Don Omar feat. Lucenzo
Released in 2010 on the album Meet the Orphans
A Latin hip hop ultimate party song.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Danza Kuduro
No Te Canses Ahora
Que Esto Sólo Empieza
Mueve La Cabeza
(English)
Kuduro dance
Do not get tired now
That this is only beginning
Move the head
Bottoms Up – Trey Songz feat. Nicki Minaj
Released in 2010 on the album Passion, Pain & Pleasure
Not only a party song but a drinking song too for receptions that are off the hook.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Pocket full of green
Girl you know I love the way you shake it in those jeans
Bottoms up bottoms up
Throw your hands up
No Hands – Waka Flocka Flame ft. Wale & Roscoe Dash
Released in 2010 on the album No Hands
The most requested hip hop party song right now. Can’t go wrong plaything this massive hit.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Girl the way you’re movin’
Got me in a trance, DJ turn me up
Ladies dis yo jam (c’mon)
Many of the Hip Hop songs are also great party songs. See our list of classic wedding party songs for your reception.
2000s Tunes to Get Hyped
I Gotta Feeling – Black Eyed Peas
Released in 2009 on the album The E.N.D. (The Energy Never Dies)
A great party starter to play as an entrance song or as a beginner to dancing.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I got a feeling
That tonight’s gonna be a good night
That tonight’s gonna be a good night
I Look Good – Chalie Boy
Released in 2009 on the album I Look Good
A trending song that can be played for the garter toss or for dancing.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
On My Mama (Mama)
On My Hood (Hood)
I Look Fly (Yeah)
I Look Good (Good)
Bikers Shuffle – Big Mucci
Released in 2009 on the album Cleveland Slide
A group dance song that can be played as a slide dance step.
(Line dance)
Day ‘N’ Nite (Nightmare) – Kid Cudi
Released in 2009 on the album Man On The Moon: The End Of Day
Get your groove on with this mid-tempo party song later in the evening.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
‘Cause day and night (day and night)
The lonely stoner seems to free his mind at night (night)
Kiss Me Thru The Phone – Soulja Boy Tell’em feat. Sammie
Released in 2008 on the album iSouljaBoyTellem
A popular party and dance song – you can ask everyone on the dance floor to take out their phones and take a picture too while playing.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Baby, I know that you like me, you my future wifey
Soulja Boy Tell ‘Em, yeah
You can be my Bonnie, I can be your Clyde
Good Day – Nappy Roots
Released in 2008 on the album Good Day
An upbeat song you can play as guests leave the ceremony or as guests arrive at the reception.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
‘Cause ain’t nobody gonna die today
Save that drama for another day
Hey, we’re gonna have a good day
Wobble – V.I.C.
Released in 2008 on the album Beast
A classic group dance song that will pack the dance floor.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Get low n scrub the grown (let me see you just)
Push it up, push it up (let me see you just)
Wobble baby, wobble baby, wobble baby, wobble
Cyclone – Baby Bash w/T-Pain
Released in 2007 on the album Cyclone
A party song that can get a bit dirty but still lots of fun.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
And she makes me wanna do it all night long
Going hard when they turn the spotlights on
Because she moves her body like a cyclone
Cupid Shuffle – Cupid
Released in 2007 on the album Time For A Change
The preeminent line dance, aka group dance song, that will fill the dance floor.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Now kick, now kick, now kick, now kick
Now walk it by yourself, now walk it by yourself
(Let me see you do)
Down, down, do your dance, do your dance
Low – Flo Rida
Released in 2007 on the album Mail on Sunday
A fun party song that will challenge how low dancers can get to the floor and still be dancing.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
She hit the floor (she hit the floor)
Next thing you know
Shawty got low, low, low, low, low, low, low, low
Stronger – Kanye West
Released in 2007 on the album Graduation
West has had some character issues so it’s up to you but this is a favorite in his repertoire.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
And she’ll do anything for the limelight
And we’ll do anything when the time’s right
Uh, baby you’re makin’ it (harder, better, faster, stronger)
Crank That – Soulja Boy Tell ‘Em
Released in 2007 on the album souljaboytellem.com
Another popular party song to play near the end of the night.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Super fresh, now watch me jock
Jocking on them haters man
When I do that Soulja Boy
I lean to the left and crank that thang
Lean Back – Terror Squad
Released in 2004 on the album True Story
A catchy party tune that will not only have people dance but sing along too.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I said my n***** don’t dance we just pull up our pants
And do the rockaway, now lean back, lean back, lean back, lean back
In Da Club – 50 Cent
Released in 2003 on the album Get Rich or Die Tryin’
One of the best party songs of the 2000s that will have everyone on the dance floor.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
We gon’ party like it’s your birthday
We gon’ sip Bacardi like it’s your birthday
And you know we don’t give a f*** it’s not your birthday
Hey Ya! – Outkast
Released in 2003 on the album Speakerboxxx/The Love Below
A fast-tempo song that will have everyone go crazy on the dance floor.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Thank God for Mom and Dad
For sticking to together
Like we don’t know how
Hey ya! Hey ya!
Get Low – Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz & Ying Yang Twins
Released in 2002 on the album Kings Of Crunk
A party anthem that will make people dance to the beat.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Let me see you get low (you scared, you scared)
Drop that a** to the floor (you scared, you scared)
Hot In Herre – Nelly
Released in 2002 on the album Nellyville
You don’t need to save this for the garter toss. It is still a party anthem that many generations will dance to.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I said
It’s gettin’ hot in herre
(So hot)
So take off all your clothes
(Ohh)
I am gettin’ so hot, I wanna take my clothes off
Move B***h – Ludacris
Released in 2001 on the album Word Of Mouf
A popular selection for the bouquet toss.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Move b****, get out the way
Get out the way b****, get out the way
Move b****, get out the way
Get Ur Freak On – Missy Elliott
Released in 2001 on the album Miss E….So Addictive
The legendary Elliot can pack a dance floor with this epic hip hop song.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
(Holla) People sing around
Now people gather ’round
Now people jump around
Go, get your freak on
Let’s Get Married – Jagged Edge
Released in 2000 on the album J.E. Heartbreak
The song is themed for weddings and you can play this song at any moment throughout your wedding day.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
We ain’t gettin’ no younger, we might as well do it (so might as well do it, yeah)
Been feelin’ you all the while, girl, I must confess (and I must confess)
Let’s just get married
I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me) – Jay-Z
Released in 2000 on the album The Dynasty
A song that has a perfect message for newlyweds.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
It ain’t where I been (It ain’t where I been)
But where I’m bout to go (Top of the world!)
Now I just wanna love you (just wanna love you)
Ride Wit Me – Nelly
Released in 2000 on the album Country Grammar
Another party banger that will have guests dancing.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
If you want to go and take a ride with me
We 3-wheeling in the fo’ with the gold D’s
Oh why do I live this way? (Hey, must be the money!)
The Real Slim Shady – Eminem
Released in 2000 on the album The Marshall Mathers LP
A party anthem that will have dancers singing the chorus and rocking the house.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
All you other Slim Shadys are just imitating
So won’t the real Slim Shady please stand up
Please stand up, please stand up?
The Next Episode – Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Dogg
Released in 2000 on the album 2001
Even though the song has a mid-tempo beat, it has a great beat to play after a slow song.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Out o’ town, put it down for the Father of Rap
And if yo’ a** get cracked, b****, shut your trap
Come back, get back, that’s the part of success
Now that you have your fill of Hip Hop songs, slow things down and romance a little with a list of romantic R&B hits.
1990s Party Favorites
Got Your Money – Ol’ Dirty Bastard feat. Kelis
Released in 1999 on the album N**** Please
Up to you but you can play this for a money dance with family and friends.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Hey, dirty, baby I got your money
Don’t your worry, I said hey
Baby I got your money
Can I Get A… – Jay-Z feat. Amil & Ja Rule
Released in 1998 on the album Vol.2 … Hard Knock Life
JAy-Z has a vast catalog of great songs. This one I think will be recognized by many generations and cultures.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Now can you bounce for me, bounce for me
Uhh
Can ya can ya can ya bounce wit me, bounce wit me
Uhh
Feel so Good – Mase
Released in 1997 on the album Harlem World
Groove with your lover or partner with this hit song.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Bad, bad, bad, bad boy
You make me feel so good
You know you make me feel so good
Hypnotize – Notorious B.I.G.
Released in 1997 on the album Life After Death
One of Biggy’s most popular songs that will get people to dance.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Sometimes your words just hypnotize me (hypnotize)
And I just love your flashy ways (uh-huh)
Guess that’s why they broke, and you’re so paid
Let Me Clear My Throat – DJ Kool
Released in 1996 on the album Let Me Clear My Throat
I played this many times and every time everyone was on the dance floor in party mode.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Now I’ma rap a rhyme with the greatest of ease
And swing it like the man on the flying trapeze
Da Dip – Freak Nasty
Released in 1996 on the album Controversee…That’s Life…And That’s the Way It Is
A line dance and group dance song that is still widely popular.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
You put your hand upon my hip
When you dip I dip we dip
Mo Money Mo Problems – Notorious B.I.G.
Released in 1996 on the album Life After Death
A party anthem to dance with your friends.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I don’t know what they want from me
It’s like the more money we come across
The more problems we see
C’mon N’ Ride It (The Train) – Quad City DJ’s
Released in 1996 on the album Get On Up and Dance
A song that will start a people train around the reception hall.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
So get your next of kin, your sister and your friend
Pack it up now
Choo, choo, ride on this, choo, choo
California Love – 2 Pac
Released in 1995 on the album All Eyez on Me
You don’t have to be from California to appreciate this party song.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
In the city of L.A
In the city of good ol’ Watts
In the city, the city of Compton
We keep it rockin’, we keep it rockin’
I’ll Be There For You/You’re All I Need to Get By – Method Man ft/ Mary J. Blige
Released in 1995 on the album I’ll Be There For You/ You’re All I Need To Get By
If you are looking for a hip hop love song, this is a winner.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
You’re all, I need
(Lie together, cry together,
I swear to God I hope we f*****’ die together)
To get by
This Is How We Do It – Montell Jordan
Released in 1995 on the album This Is How We Do It
A party anthem that will have everyone on the dance floor shaking their booty.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
This is how we do it, all hands are in the air
And wave them from here to there
Big Poppa – Notorious B.I.G.
Released in 1995 on the album Ready to Die
A song that will have everyone singing along and dancing.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I love it when you call me Big Poppa
Throw your hands in the air if you’s a true player
I love it when you call me Big Poppa
To the honeys gettin’ money, playin’ fellas like dummies
Tootsee Roll – 69 Boyz
Released in 1994 on the album Nineteen Ninety Quad
Even though it is a group dance song, you don’t need to know the moves to get down on the dance floor.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Let me see that (Tootsee Roll)
Get off the flo’ (Tootsee Roll)
And make that Tootsee Roll (Tootsee Roll)
Fantastic Voyage – Coolio
Released in 1994 on the album It Takes a Thief
His music lives on and this song will set the tone for fun or as a send-off for the wedding couple.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Slide slide slippity-slide
I’m hittin’ switches on the block in a ’65
Come along and ride on a fantastic voyage
Regulate – Warren G feat. Nate Dogg
Released in 1994 on the album Regulate… G Funk Era
A fun fact is that this is considered a yacht rock song. Anyway, 90s music fans will definitely dance to this song.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
It was a clear black night, a clear white moon
Warren G was on the streets tryin’ to consume
Some skirts for the eve so I can get some phones
Shoop – Salt-n-Pepa
Released in 1993 on the album Very Necessary
Dance with your partner to this fun song.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Came to my senses and I chilled for a bit
Don’t know how you do the voodoo that you do
So well it’s a spell, hell, makes me wanna shoop shoop shoop
Whoomp! There It Is – Tag Team
Released in 1993 on the album Whoomp! (There It Is)
The song was reenergized through a commercial ad but no matter is a great party song to dance to.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Upside down and inside out
Donald’s swarmin the floor, throwing Daisy about
Minnie: Twirl to the left
Mickey: Twist to the right
Together: Movin, groovin, OUTTA SIGHT!
Nuthin’ But A “G” Thang – Dr. Dre featuring Snoop Dogg
Released in 1992 on the album The Chronic
You don’t have to be a gangster to appreciate and dance to this party song.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Symbolizes dope, take a toke, but don’t choke
If you do, you’ll have no clue
On what me and my homie Snoop Dogg came to do
Scenario – A Tribe Called Quest
Released in 1992 on the album The Anthology
A classic rap group that will have guests dancing to this song.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Watch as I combine all the juice from the mind
Heel up, wheel up, bring it back, come rewind
Powerful impact, boom, from the cannon
Baby Got Back – Sir Mix-A-Lot
Released in 1992 on the album Mack Daddy
You decide if the lyrics are appropriate for your wedding. If so, it will pack the dance floor.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
My anaconda don’t want none
Unless you’ve got buns, hun
Electric Slide (Shall We Dance) – Grandmaster Slice
Released in 1991 on the album Electric Slide (Shall We Dance)
If you and your guests love dancing line dances, then this song is a must-play.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
We got everybody rockin’ and everybody talkin’,
Even your grandma bought her a Walkman.
To listen to my music when she gets the urge,
And when my song hits her ears like a power surge
Good Vibrations – Marky Mark & The Funky Bunch feat. Loleatta Holloway
Released in 1991 on the album Music For The People
No matter how you feel about Mark Wahlberg as an actor, this song always gets people out of their seats and dancing.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Feel it feel it
Feel the vibration
It’s such a good vibration
It’s such a sweet sensation
Ice Ice Baby – Vanilla Ice
Released in 1990 on the album To The Extreme
A party anthem that will have dancers singing at the top of their lungs.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
If there was a problem, yo, I’ll solve it
Check out the hook while my DJ revolves it
Ice, ice baby
U Can’t Touch This – M.C. Hammer
Released in 1990 on the album Please Hammer Don’t Hurt ‘Em
A song that is cross-generational that you can play near the start of dancing at the reception.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Look in my eyes, man
You can’t touch this
Yo, let me bust the funky Iyrics
You can’t touch this
.One of the greatest record companies of all time is Motown Records. I would say they have created their own genre of music all on their own. See a list of popular romantic Motown songs.
Old School Hip Hop Tracks
Jump Around – House Of Pain
Released in 1989 on the album House of Pain
A true party anthem that will have everyone jumping in sync on the dance floor.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I came to get down, I came to get down
So get out your seat and jump around!
Jump around!
Just a Friend – Biz Markie
Released in 1989 on the album Just a Friend – EP
Want a sing-along song for fun? Play this song to a mic drop.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
You, you got what I need but you say he’s just a friend
And you say he’s just a friend, oh baby
You, got what I need but you say he’s just a friend
Wild Thing – Tone-Loc
Released in 1989 on the album Loc-ed After Dark
A bit risque but a fun dance tune to get a bit dirty on the dance floor.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Took her to the hotel she said “You’re the king?”
I said “Be my queen if you know what I mean and let us do the wild thing”
Bust A Move – Young MC
Released in 1989 on the album Stone Cold Rhymin’
A fun dance hit that will have everyone on the dance floor.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Come sit next to me, you fine fellow!”
You run over there without a second to lose
And what comes next? hey, bust a move!
It Takes Two – Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock
Released in 1988 on the album It Takes Two
One of the greatest rap songs of all time and fun to dance to too.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
So let’s go, ’cause
It takes two to make a thing go right
It takes two to make it outta sight
Fight For Your Right – Beastie Boys
Released in 1987 on the album Licensed to Ill
If you take the song title literally, you will know why it is a party song and will have everyone singing the lyrics too.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
You gotta fight for your right to party
Party
Push It – Salt-n-Pepa
Released in 1987 on the album Hot, Cool & Vicious
A bit sexy but this song is best for later in the night and will have everyone dancing.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
This dance ain’t for everybody
Only the sexy people
So all you fly mothers, get on out there and dance
Dance, I said!)
It’s Tricky – Run DMC
Released in 1986 on the album Raising Hell
A must-play for hip hop fans as it is the ultimate hip hop party song.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
It’s Tricky to rock a rhyme, to rock a rhyme that’s right on time
It’s Tricky… Tricky (Tricky) Tricky
The Message – Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five feat. Melle Mel & Duke Bootee
Take hip hop back to its beginnings with this party starter.
Released in 1982 on the album The Message
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Don’t push me
‘Cause I’m close to the edge
I’m trying not to lose my head
Apache – The Sugarhill Gang
Released in 1982 on the album 8th Wonder
Another great party song that will pack the dance floor.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Kemosabe, jump on it, jump on it, jump on it
Custer, jump on it, jump on it, jump on it
Apache, jump on it, jump on it
Rapper’s Delight – The Sugarhill Gang
Released in 1979 on the album Sugarhill Gang
A song to play for line dancing or for setting the tone for fun before dancing begins.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I said-a hip, hop, the hippie, the hippie
To the hip hip hop-a you don’t stop the rock
It to the bang-bang boogie, say up jump the boogie
To the rhythm of the boogie, the beat
Music Sources:
- DJs’ Playlists
- Couples’ Playlists
- DJ Event Planner
- DJ Intelligence
- Amazon Best Sellers
- Billboard
- Spotify
Want to see other popular genres of music for your wedding? See our directory of different music styles to choose for a wedding.
Rolling Stone’s Top 10 Greatest Hip Hop Songs of All-Time
Rolling Stone Magazine is an authority in the music industry. They put together a list of the Greatest Hip Hop Songs of All-Time. Hip Hop can also be categorized as Rap. It truly is a great list of the greatest hip-hop artists of all time too.
All of the songs were popular in the 80s and 90s. From the beginnings of Hip Hop, groups include Grandmaster Flash, Run-D.M.C., Sugarhill Gang, and Afrika Bambaataa. Hip Hop artists of the 90s include Notorious B.I.G., Dr. Dre with Snoop Doggy Dogg, and Geto Boys.
- The Message – Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five (1982)
- Rapper’s Delight – Sugarhill Gang (1979)
- Planet Rock – Afrika Bambaataa & the Soul Sonic Force (1982)
- Sucker M.C.’s – Run-DMC (1983)
- Mind Playing Tricks On Me – Geto Boys (1991)
- Nuthin’ But A ‘G’ Thang – Dr. Dre featuring Snoop Doggy Dogg (1992)
- Fight The Power – Public Enemy (1989)
- Juicy – Notorious B.I.G. (1994)
- Straight Outta Compton – N.W.A. (1988)
- Paid In Full – Eric B. and Rakim (1987)
Greatest Hip Hop Songs by VH1 ReCalculated
VH1 created a list of their Top 100 Hip-Hop Songs of all time. We got to thinking and decided to narrow down their list to our favorite wedding songs.
Hip-Hop fans can be excited as our list is part of the most memorable and historical songs in music history. The year the song was released is noted with the rank on the VH1 Hip-Hop songs list.
Here’s our list of the greatest 14 wedding Hip-Hop songs.
“Now That We Found Love” by Heavy D. and the Boyz
(1991 – Ranked #86).
This is a great upbeat song to fill dance floors. Now That We Found Love would also be a great intro song for the wedding party.
“Set Adrift On Memory Bliss” by PM Dawn
(1991 – Ranked #81).
A remix sampling from Spandau Ballet’s True. Set Adrift On Memory Bliss has a great beat and would make a great background song or slow-tempo dance song.
“Jump Around” by House Of Pain
(1992 – Ranked #66).
Not for your stereotypical wedding song. This uptempo song is for a younger crowd but will fill the dance floor.
“I Need Love” by LL Cool J
(1987 – Ranked #60).
I Need Love is considered the first rap ballad. A classic slow song that rose to #14 on the Billboard charts. I Need Love would also be a good Garter Removal song.
“Bust A Move” by Young MC
(1989 – Ranked #47).
Bust A Move has been a time-tested dance song to fill wedding dance floors. With a fast tempo beat, wedding guests will want to bust a move to this song.
“I’ll Be There For You/You’re All I Need to Get By” by Method Man ft/ Mary J. Blige
(1995 – Ranked #44).
From all the songs listed on the Greatest 100 Hip Hop Songs, this song makes the best choice for the first dance song as a married couple. I’ll Be There For You is based on the original song sung by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell.
“It Takes Two” by Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock
(1988 – Ranked #37).
It Takes Two is a dance classic to fill dance floors for years to come. A great party song for all ages.
“Hot In Herre” by Nelly
(2002 – Ranked #36).
This is a great song for garter removal or for garter placement. Hot In Herre is also a fast-tempo song to fill dance floors.
“Ladies First” by Queen Latifah ft. Monie Love
(1989 – Ranked #35).
We could not leave out a song from one of the most influential women in Hip Hop history. Ladies First would make a great bouquet toss song.
“U Can’t Touch This” by MC Hammer
(1990 – Ranked #26).
This is probably the most recognized Hip Hop/Pop song on the list across all genres. A great fast-tempo dance song to get wedding guests dancing.
“In Da Club” by 50 Cent
(2003 – Ranked #18).
This is the newest Hip Hop song on the list. In Da Club rose to #1 on the Billboard charts and will definitely get wedding guests in the mood to dance.
“Baby Got Back” by Sir Mix-A-Lot
(1992 – Ranked #17)
A great fun party song to fill the dance floor. It may offend some. However, there was a viral video on YouTube that showed a bridal couple dancing to this.
“Walk This Way” by Run-DMC ft/ Aerosmith
(2001 – Ranked #4).
A great collaboration between Hip Hop and Rock all-stars. Originally performed by Aerosmith and sampled by Run-DMC. Wedding guests will want to get their groove on to this mid-tempo song.
“Rapper’s Delight” by Sugarhill Gang
(1980 – Ranked #2).
Considered one of the few songs that helped popularize Hip Hop music. Rapper’s Delight was revitalized with a skit in the movie The Wedding Singer in 1998. Not only can you breakdance to Rapper’s Delight, but many wedding parties also plan rehearsed dance moves to this song.
FAQs
Is Rap Hip-Hop?
Yes and no.
Hip Hop is a style of music created from African music. For all intents and purposes, rap music can be intertwined with Hip-Hop music. Rapping is a vocal style in which the vocalist speaks lyrically, in rhyme and verse. The creation of Hip-Hop has been accredited to Keith Cowboy of the music group Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five.
There are many claims about the first Hip-Hop recording. However, our favorite is to be The Sugarhill Gang’s “Rapper’s Delight” from 1979. The lyrical content of Hip-Hop evolved from the 1970s to metaphorical lyrics over more complex, multi-layered instrumentals.
Artists such as Chuck D and KRS-ONE revolutionized hip-hop by transforming it into a more mature art form. Hip Hop from the ’80s and into the new decade formed into many genres including east coast and west coast Hip-Hop, gangsta rap, new school Hip-Hop, world, and crunk.
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Matthew (Matt) Campbell is the founder/editor of My Wedding Songs from his experience as a wedding DJ. He is the author of two wedding planners: ‘Wedding Songs Planner’ and ‘The Wedding Music Toolkit’. Matt is the host of the ‘Wedding Songs Podcast’. He shares music inspiration in his weekly newsletter the ‘Wedding MusicLetter’. His articles have been published on Rolling Stone, DJ Life Magazine, and DJ Times. Matt resides in the wedding capital of the world – Las Vegas.
You don’t have ONE Michael Jackson song OR Prince song. “Wanna be starting something” & “Kiss”. Also Cameo “Candy”
What it should replace, that I don’t know but there’s a few suspect songs on here. Just my opinion.
Hi DJ UNEEQ. Thanks for your input. However, we would consider your song suggestions more of the R&B side than the Hip Hop genre. You can see it here https://www.myweddingsongs.com/wedding-song-lists/rb-wedding-songs/ Cameo’s song “Word Up” is one of my favorites!