Rap's 1 hit Wonder

Raps One Hit Wonder

Is a hot song more than a tight beat and catchy hook. Well that formula can make a hot song, but is no guarantee to a hot career. A superstar is made up of more than a hot single. There were alot of promising superstars who twinkle dimmed after there 1st hit. Here's my list of 10 of hip hops biggest one hit wonders.

10.) Craig Mack- Flavor in you ear
Craig Mack was the 1st artist to drop on Puff Daddy's Bad Boy label. After one hit and an even bigger remix. Flavor of your ear went to 9 on Billboards Hot 100 and 1 for 3weeks on Billboards R&B charts in 1994. The remix which featured label mate Notorious B.I.G, L.L Cool J, Busta Rhymes & Rampage. Despite having the hottest song in summer of "94", Craig was over shadowed by the release of Notorious B.I.G.'s Ready to Die album.

9.) Luniz- I got 5 on it
Oakland, CA Yuckmouth and Numskull released every smoker anthem I got 5 on it in 1995. The single which went to 8 on Billboards Hot 100 in US and 3 in UK, was followed by an all star Oakland remix which featured Dru Down, Richie Rich, Shock G, E-40 & Spice 1. Every penny pinching weed smoker had an anthem. Luniz never lit up the charts with another hit, however they seem to spark up some beefs. Fueding with fellow Oakland Rapper Too Short, The Game, Master P and Afro man.

8.) Joe Budden- Pump it Up
Joe Budden dropped 2003 summer hit Pump it up and his debut album. After winning Vibe magazine "Up Next" Award, Joe Budden was deflated. His album or second single was able to pump up fans. After being dropped from his label Def Jam in 2004, Joe made a name for his self on the mix tape circuit.

7.) Mims- This is why I'm hot
Mims reached 1 with his debut single "This is why I'm hot" in 2006 and stayed on the charts until March of 2007. Mims dropped his second single "Like this" which was not as hot as his first. Mims album sales never reached the peak of his lead single. And as "Hot" as Mims was in 2006, as the temperature of his 1st single dropped Mims soon found out how cold the business really is.
6.) Khia- My neck My back
Khia's 2002 debut single "My neck, my back" had all the elements of a hot single. A catchy hook and a tight beat, but it was actually the explicit lyrics that made the song. Not since SWV's "Downtown" did the ladies have a song that expressed how we felt about oral sex. We got the message but as soon as we embraced it we were over it. Khia tried to eat from the same tree as female rappers before her. But in 2002, rap music had a new 1st lady Eve who changed the game. Unfortunately for Khia noone made her aware and she was over shadowed by fans who were no longer buying into the sex sales and was about lyrics. Sorry for Khia her career never rebound in between organisms. Khia attempted a return to music with a failed attempt on VH1's Miss Rap Supreme where Khia was the 2cd lady sent packing.

5.) Lord Tariq & Peter Gunz- Deja Vu
Summer of 1998 Lord Tariq & Peter Gunz had everyone saying "Uptown Baby". Deja Vu was the summer anthem that year, selling over a million copies of the single and reaching 8 on Billboard Hot 100 chart. However, the duo never had another single and eventually split ways. Peter Gunz have retired from rapping but still have a chance at success with his son Corey Gunz.
4.) Sugar Hill Gang- Rappers Delight
Sugar Hill Gang is credited with being the first rap song. Rappers Delight was dropped in 1979 and only reached 34 on Billboard hot 100, however it was a 1 for rap. This is the only rap song that your parents would know word for word. In 1979 Rappers Delight single went Gold and inspired future artist everywhere. Sugar Hill Gang pioneered something bigger than music, and will always be 1 for that reason.

3.) Jim Jones- We fly high (Ballin)
Jim Jones took his balled with his fake jump shot and shot all the way to 5 on Billboard Hot 100 in 2006. After 3 albums Jim Jones finally got his 1st hit as a solo artist. Jim Jones is CEO of Diplomat Records and A&R for Warner Bros Music Group. Spent more time trying to assinate Jay Z character than he did in the studio. After releasing his smash hit Jim took his new found success to go after Rap Mogul Jay Z. In what some would call a retaliation for Jones mentor Dame Dash and Jay ex business partner. Jones was unsuccessful at another hit single as he was at his shots at Jay Z. Maybe Jimmy should take a page from Jay's rap book and listen to Heart of the City. Then maybe Jimmy can stop dropping Fuckery like Bad Santa Christmas album.

2.) Vanilla Ice- Ice Ice Baby
No summary needed..... Rob Vanwinkle had a smash hit in 1990 with his MC Hammer inspired hit Ice, Ice Baby. Lets take a second to thank Suge Knight for his end to this fuckery.

1.) Soulja Boy- Crank Dat
Soulja Boy dropped his Myspace/Youtube smash "Crank Dat" in 2007. Soulja Boy Cranked out over a million ring tones and downloads of his Macarena inspired single. Soulja Boy started a new dance craze and a bigger craze with every other kid dropping their Crank dat Batman, Spiderman, Spongebob and just about every other cartoon character. Soulja Boy produced a hit for Bow Wow in 2008 "Marco Polo". However, Soulja Boy haven't been able to crank out another hit for himself. He dropped his second album in December of 2008 and it cranked out about 45,000 sales its first week. Soulja Boy then tried another route to boost him some album sales, by trying to crank up a beef with Hip Hop Veteran Nas. Soulja Boy accused Nas of killing Hip Hop. Funny thing is in 2007 another Hip Hop Vet accused Soulja of the same thing. Well for this beef I have one on Nas. Soulja Boy just might have to crank up another gimmick cause this one has run out of juice. Nas watch out now,Im not sure your ready for Soulja Boy with lyrics like this......

Haterz wanna be me Soulja Boy, I'm the man They be lookin' at my neck Sayin' it's the Rubber band Man, Man

Where's Suge when we need him?