BBC - the Top 10 Hip-Hop Tracks of the 21st Century

Hip-hop started as the political voice of the disenfranchised African-American youth: from its origins in New York projects, to permeating the sounds of the Deep South and the sunny climes of the West Coast, before travelling the world over – in the 21st Century it cemented its place as a multi-million dollar cultural movement. It continues to speak for a generation, never deviating far from its roots. Scroll down for the top ten hip-hop tracks of the 21st Century, as voted by 1Xtra listeners.