#9 “C.R.E.A.M.” – Wu-Tang Clan
One of the acts responsible for returning East Coast hip hop to a hardcore sound following years of bohemian alt-rap, this lyrical showcase for members Raekwon and Inspectah Deck became one of the 90s definitive hip hop tracks. With Method Man providing the anthemic hook, this single proved that the Wu was destined to be more than just an underground NYC phenomenon.