Notorious B.I.G.’s “Juicy” Is The Greatest Hip-Hop Track Ever According To New Poll

The BBC called upon more than 100 critics, experts and artists – including Common and Slick Rick – to compile the new list of the Top 20 Rap tracks of all time , which was unveiled today….

Coming out on top was B.I.G.’s 1994 single “Juicy’” which appeared on the legendary rapper’s debut album, “Ready To Die”. At #2 was Public Enemy‘s “Fight The Power”, and at #3 was Mobb Deep’s “Shook Ones (Part II)”.

Speaking of the list-topping track, rapper Common said: “This song defines the American dream from any kid’s perspective. But Biggie is one of the greatest MCs to ever live.”

You can view the full list below….

BBC Music’s Top 20 Rap Tracks of All Time list is as follows:

1. Juicy; Notorious B.I.G., 1994
2. Fight the Power; Public Enemy, 1989
3. Shook Ones (Part II); Mobb Deep, 1995
4. The Message; Grandmaster Flash, 1982
5. Nuthin’ But a ‘G’ Thang; Dr. Dre, 1992
6. C.R.E.A.M.; Wu-Tang Clan, 1993
7. 93 ‘Til Infinity; Souls of Mischief, 1993 
8. Passin’ Me By; The Pharcyde, 1992
9. N.Y. State of Mind; Nas, 1994
10. Dear Mama; Tupac Shakur, 1995 
11. Electric Relaxation; The Roots, 1993
12. Runaway; Kanye West, 2010
13. Paid in Full; Eric B & Rakim, 1987
14. Rapper’s Delight; Sugar Hill Gang, 1980
15. They Reminisce Over You (T .R.O.Y.); Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth, 1992
16. B.O.B.; Outkast, 2000
17. It Was a Good Day; Ice Cube, 1992
18. Fuck Tha’ Police; NWA, 1988
19. U.N.I.T.Y.; Queen Latifah, 1993
20. International Players Anthem; Underground Kings, 2007