25 greatest hiphop workout tracks
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25 greatest hiphop workout tracks
Top 25 hiphop workout songs
You need to have these songs in your MP3 player
Here they are: the top 25 hiphop workout songs that are guaranteed to make your visits to the gym a better experience. Vote for your favorites (and move them up the list) and be sure to click on the links to preview and listen to the songs. Have fun :)
DMX - Party Up
The ultimate angry bouncy groovy hiphop track for all your gym visits. Nothing will get you pumped up like Party Up. If you don't feel it now, you have no soul.2 points
Bubba Sparxxx - Ugly
The addictive beat that's also used on Missy Elliott's Get Ur Freak On is enough motivation to add this song to your hiphop gym playlist. Especially great when you're surrounded by physically less attractive people.1 point
2Pac - Hit 'Em Up
How angry do you need to be to make a song like Hit 'Em Up? While 2Pac is getting frustrated with his rivals, you can get frustrated with the gym equipment. It will definitely motivate you to pump that iron.0 points
Common ft. Pharell - Universal Mind Control
It's got that dang digga dang dang dang... If your workout doesn't get more fun while listening to this song, you need to switch to ballads or country music. Seriously.0 points
OutKast - B.O.B.
One of the rare hiphop songs that will turn even the worst couch potato into a lean, mean gym machine.0 points
Eminem - Lose Yourself
If you can't get motivated by Lose Yourself, the ultimate hiphop motivation anthem, something is seriously wrong with you. Ideal to overcome all your gym obstacles.0 points
Diddy Dirty Money - Hello Good Morning
Just listen to the beat. If it doesn't make you wanna move, I will gladly accept hatemail.0 points
Fort Minor - Remember The Name
When it comes to a great beat combined with great lyrics, you can't go wrong with this song. It has all you would want a great hiphop workout song to have. Adrenaline is guaranteed.0 points
50 Cent - In Da Club
It's Fitty coming from your radio... Laid back hiphop track to spice up your gym activities. Go, go, go, go...0 points
Nas ft. Scareface - Favor For A Favor
Speaking of great beats, check out this song. After a few biceps routines to this song, you will delete all those slow jams stuck in your MP3 player.0 points
Busta Rhymes - Touch It (Remix)
I love songs that switch up the mood. Touch It is a great tune from Busta and Co. Alternate your workout and go from slow, laidback to faster and stronger workouts.0 points
Sean Paul - We Be Burnin' (Legalize It)
If the king of dancehall can't get you off your couch, no one can. We Be Burnin' is made for the gym and belongs in your gym playlist.0 points
Kanye West - Stronger
Become harder, better, faster and stronger with Kanye. How much more motivation do you need?0 points
House of Pain - Jump Around
Need I say more? Do I really need to explain why this song belongs in your ultimate hiphop workout playlist? Just listen if you forgot how great this is.0 points
The Roots - Here I Come
This song is like gym medicine: it can help you overcome any weight and any excersize. Start pumping some serious iron when this song comes on.0 points
Mims - This Is Why I'm Hot
Every now and then, you deserve a pat on the back. To give one to yourself, just listen to Mims with This Is Why I'm Hot. Who's the man in this gym?0 points
Wiz Khalifa - Black And Yellow
I'm not sure if there's black and yellow going on at your local gym, but this song can build up great gym ambience. Especially if you're surrounded by slackers at the gym.0 points
Daddy Yankee - Gasolina
We all need some latin influences to keep the blood pumping. What about Gasolina? If your heart doesn't start pumping faster, at least your muscles will move more.0 points
Missy Elliott - She's A Bitch
Sometimes you need to be reminded of all the bad things that make you wanna get bigger and leaner. What about working out to this track, while reminiscing those times with your ex-girlfriend?0 points
Mann ft. 50 Cent - Buzzin (Remix)
Good beat to keep you going. Pump the iron, run faster, burn the calories, get leaner, bigger, whatever. This song makes me wanna move, why shouldn't it do the same for you?0 points
Eminem - 'Till I Collapse
Eminem is known for making great songs that will help you get rid of your frustrations. This song will get you to work harder at the gym. I promise.0 points
Juvenile - Back That Azz Up
Just when you thought your gym workout is over, this songs comes up. Why not do one more set of your favorite excersize? The beat will help you...0 points
DJ Khaled ft. Nas & John Legend - Victory
When a song is called Victory, it's meant to make you feel like a winner. And you will.0 points
Lloyd Banks - Start It Up
How about starting your workout? This song provides enough energy to fire up the whole gym. Or even better, make you go there on those days when you'd rather hang out at home.0 points
Rakim - Guess Who's Back
Back in the day, this song could fill up a dancefloor faster than you could download the song. Nowadays, Guess Who's Back is one of my favorite beats to move to.0 points
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Honorable mentions
Hiphop tracks that didn't make the list... but still rule!
N.E.R.D. - LapdanceTI ft. Kanye West & Kid Cudi - Welcome To The World
Cam'Ron ft. Gucci Mane & Vado - Cuffin
DMX - X Gon' Give It To Ya
Die Antwoord - In Your Face
Dr. Dre ft. Eminem - Forgot About Dre
Snoop Dogg - Sweat
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Let's set this one straight
I've been known for arguing with friends over better workout music. Some claim rock can get you pumped up, others swear by hiphop beats and meaningful lyrics. Let's set the record straight: what will make a better gym playlist?
What's better workout music?

Hiphop
shreeve21 says:
i usually listen to eminem but thats cuz i grew up in a neighborhood like his... aka trailer park kidz
Bill_Lawrence says:
Enjoyed your lens. I love hiphop
1rnewsome says:
Great lens. Now I'm motivated to grab my ipod and start working out again!
DatDudeMtl says:
Ur missing "OutKast - Hey Ya!"...
that's cardio a la MAX!
Bus_Stop_Toy_Shop says:
Nothing but hip-hop on my MP3 player.
Rock
What are your favorite hiphop workout songs?
Help me discover new workout music
I'm always open to receiving suggestions, so feel free to let me know what songs get you pumped up during gym visits.
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