23. “Selfish”
Slum Village
Detroit Deli
Capitol
There’s something about the Midwest. Whether it’s the Kanye influence, or the somber nature of just about every city on that part of the map, some of the most soulful, introspective rap songs of the last 15 years have come from Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland and “whatever of the synonym.” This ode to girls from all around the world, brought to you in part by Slum Village and John Legend featured more Kanye parody, “And for them fake boobies I paid them benjis, get your own,” and bar-none raps, “From the polo fleece, to the Jesus piece, I got family in high places like Jesus’ niece/Can I please, say my piece/If y’all fresh to death, then I’m deceased.” Jordan number.
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