I recently drove out to New York City to enjoy my post-college life and a large part of making that 10 hour drive was deciding what to listen to along the way. I already had a playlist of my favorite New York City hip-hop tracks, but needed something a little different for driving through the rocky Appalachians of Pennsylvania.
Hip-hop in general does not lend itself well to road trips. It's city music and therefore fits in well with city traveling, but I was able to unearth a few that fit well. What's essential is that the track be laid back but not to the point where it puts you to sleep. It's a challenge.
A real nice song with a long and smooth introduction. This one has a very nice western vibe the could keep you driving through even the most barren of landscapes.
This one is pretty self explanatory. The beat is mesmerizing and keeps you in that driving trance that allows hours to seem like minutes.
This is similar to the Rollin' track in that it mesmerizes yet it also motivates. When you destination still seems distant and you think you will never get there, this track will do the trick.
Perfect for driving through the countryside. While Del Tha Funky Homosapien had to dream about Sunny Meadows while smoking a little herb, you will be happy to be experiencing the real thing.
How could the hip-hop hippies of De La Soul not be on this list? The whistles that accompany this song make it unstoppable for joyous road trips.
Not hip-hop, but one of the all-time great driving tracks. In any setting. Period.
A fine mix of a laid back beat with an uptempo rhyme. Sure to relax you yet keep you up.
A classic track. It's easier to find yourself lost in this song with it's relaxing beat and Common's beautiful lyrics. In my opinion, one of the greatest hip-hop songs ever made.
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she came along is real interesting. my cynical side says it channels the same spirit sean kingston tapped, but it is catchy regardless. glad to see sunny meadowz and some coup on there. still trying to figure out my morning hip hop without using anything you used. some justin warfield would work for the spirit you were working on in this one.
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