#16 “Can’t Knock the Hustle” – Jay-Z
Jay-Z had released some indie singles and the semi-hit “Ain’t No Nigga” from a soundtrack before dropping this, a laid-back track that perfectly outlined Jigga’s manifesto for success. With an assist from Mary J. Blige, Jay let you know exactly who he was. And 15 years later, its still pretty hard to knock his hustle.
