Hip hop collaborations
Collaborations between hip hop artists is a frequent occurrence and one of the defining features of the genre. Collaborations are often used to create networks within the industry. No other music, other than jazz has had so many "big name" collaborations in its cultural context. Some rappers, such as Ludacris, have built up cred more through his collaborative efforts than any of his solo material. When music is performed live, even more collaborations are to be had, informal and formal, as rappers often have a "posse" on stage with them, who also perform, or simply dance.
Below is a list of notable collaborations between hip hop artists and the song.
Within Hip-Hop
- Jay-Z + Eminem: "Renegade"
- Kanye West + Ludacris: "Breathe In, Breathe Out"
- Big Boi + Ludacris: "Tomb of the Bomb"
- Big Boi + Jay-Z: "Flip-Flop Rock"
- 2Pac + K-Ci and Jo-Jo: "How Do U Want It"
- Chingy + Ludacris + Snoop Dogg: "Holidae Inn"
- Usher + Lil' Jon + Ludacris: "Yeah"
- Ja Rule + Case: "Livin' It Up"
- Jay-Z + Beyonce Knowles: "'03 Bonny & Clyde"
- Missy Elliott + Ludacris: "Gossip Folks'"
Cross-Genres
- Run DMC + Aerosmith: "Walk This Way"
- Public Enemy + Anthrax: "Bring the Noize"
- Eve + Gwen Stefani: "Let Me Blow Ya Mind"
- Nelly + Tim McGraw: "Over and Over"
- OutKast + George Clinton: "Synthesizer"
- Ciara + Missy Elliott: "1, 2 Step"
- Ciara + Petey Pablo: "Goodies"
- Ciara + Ludacris: "Oh"