Brooklyn has always played a pivotal role in pop culture. BK neighborhoods gave rise to classic films like Goodfellas and Do The Right Thing. It’s home to a plethora of music greats (Mos Def, Biz Markie, Talib Kweli, Jay-Z) and sports weirdos (Mike Tyson, Stephon Marbury). In return, Brooklyn has been rewarded with hundreds of musical tributes. Recent anthems like Fabolous’ “Brooklyn” and Jay-Z’s “Brooklyn (Go Hard)”, as well as oldie goodies like “Brooklyn’s Finest,” and “Bucktown” often remind us to ask, “Where Brooklyn at?” In honor of hip-hop’s most bragged about borough, here’s a countdown of the 10 best Brooklyn tributes.
10. Masta Ace – “Brooklyn Battles”
9. Jay-Z – “Where I’m From”
8. Jeru Tha Damaja – “Brooklyn Took It”
7. Mos Def – “Brooklyn”
6. Gang Starr – “The Place Where We Dwell”
5. Beastie Boys – “Hello Brooklyn”
4. Smif-n-Wessun – Bucktown
3. Crooklyn Dodgers – “Crooklyn”
2. Jay-Z (Feat. Notorious B.I.G.) – “Brooklyn’s Finest”
1. Ol’ Dirty Bastard – “Brooklyn Zoo”
You’re welcome to add on to the list.
