The current undisputed heavyweight champion of hooks in Hip-Hop is the man known simply as Future.
The Dungeon Family alumni originally made a splash with the catchy but slightly incoherent hit single, “Racks” with YC. While most people wrote the two off as a one-hit wonder that caught a lucky break, Future surprised the music world with his incredible staying power.
Is he your traditional vocalist? No. Is he your traditional rapper? Hell no. Can he craft a catchy hook that will be stuck in your head within the first five minutes of hearing it? Of course!
Nayvadius Cash went from being a guy on his 14th minute of fame to being one of the most sought after feature artists in Hip-Hop, today. How? Honestly, we have no idea. Some people just have it, and Mr. Cash has it in spades. This week’s Wired 25 takes a look at the 25 best hooks from Future Vandross’ relatively short career.
Clear your throat for some struggle falsettos and hit the jump to check it out.
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25. “Big Bank Roll” with Jim Jones and Yo Gotti
The funds keep rolling in on this Yo Gotti and Jim Jones track.
24. “We In This B***h” with DJ Drama, Drake, Young Jeezy, T.I. and Ludacris
DJ Drama sure knows how to put a posse cut together, and he didn’t disappoint on this one.
23. “Jordan Diddy”
This ode to the uber successful Michael Jordan and Sean “Diddy” Combs could be found on his breakout Astronaut Status mixtape.
22. “You Deserve It”
The Dungeon Family alumni has been working hard and doesn’t feel bad about his success. He deserves it.
21. “F**k The World” with Gucci Mane
Gucci’s been on some f**k the world s**t lately. Lately? Explains why he’s talking to middle schoolers on career day.
20. “Mind Blown” with 2 Chainz and Waka Flocka Flame
There should be a rule against having 2 Chainz, Waka and Future all on one record. We say this in the most positive way possible.
19. “I Remember” with Young Jeezy and Game
Game’s really good at imitating rappers on their own songs, but this record proves there is only room for one set of struggle falsetto notes.
18. “Dead Broke”
If Future isn’t ratchet enough for you, how does a splash of GBE work for you?
17. “Fo Real” with Drake
Future and Drake are batting 1.000 on records together and “Fo Real” is the latest example.
16. “Mark McGwire”
Rappers love naming songs after athletes and Future isn’t exempt. You can listen to this song and not have to explain yourself to Oprah afterwards.
15. “Pain” with Pusha T.
Future is surprisingly “turned down” on this Pusha T single produced by Kanye West, but it works.
14. “Cee-Lo” with DJ Scream, Ludacris and Wale
The new prince of auto-tune rolls all sevens on this DJ Scream cut.
13. “Ring Ring” with Rick Ross
This “turn up” anthem might have been the standout record on Rick Ross’ Rich Forever tape if it wasn’t for a little joint called “Stay Schemin.”
12. “Karate Chop” with Casino
Although we don’t suggest you chop bricks, since it is illegal, we’d be pretty impressed if you can do it like Mr. Miyagi.
11. “Racks” with YC
“Racks” started it all even though we only knew about two words from the entire hook. “Racks” and “On.”
10. “Tony Montana”
Future on hooks are good. Future on hooks with a Cuban accent? Amazing!
9. “Itchin”
“Itchin” is as traphouse as it gets.
8. “B***hes and Bottles” with DJ Khaled, Lil Wayne and T.I.
This riot starter was one of the stand out records on a forgettable Kiss The Ring album from DJ Khaled.
7. “Magic (Remix)” with T.I.
It’s not “voila,” it’s “walla.” Important to note.
6. “Neva End” with Kelly Rowland
Future’s struggle falsetto shines with Kelly’s sweet voice on the Pluto 3D redux of “Neva End.”
5. “No Matter What”
Who says thugs can’t get emotional? Future tells the woman of his dreams all about herself in this Pluto single.
4. “Loveeeee Song ” with Rihanna
This duet with Rihanna was written completely by Nayvadius and seems like it is only a matter of time before it is the #1 song in the country.
3. “Love Me” with Lil Wayne and Drake
Future’s latest and possibly greatest hook features Lil Wayne and Drake, two other masters of the chorus in their own right.
2. “Same Damn Time” with Diddy and Ludacris
The ode to multi-tasking took over Atlanta before taking over the world. Diddy’s trademark ish-talk on the song’s remix brought this record to another level.
1. “Turn On The Lights”
Future’s #1 single became the anthem for the “let out” at the club, also known as the last ditch effort to get lucky for the night. We’re all still looking “forruh.”
