The last decade has been a great one for urban music. We saw the birth of AfroSwing and UK Drill and also saw a rise in chart success for our rap and grime acts. The decade began with a few number ones from the likes of Tinie Tempah, Roll Deep and Wretch 32 and ever since, artists like J Hus, Dave, Stormzy and Fredo have become a mainstay on the official UK Charts.
Chart success aside we’ve compiled a list of our favourite songs from the last decade considering impact, longevity, streaming numbers and playability today. Did your favourite song make the list? Discuss with us on twitter @SpotlightFirst_
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SpotlightFirst’s Top 20 best songs of the last decade
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1 |
Stormzy - Shut up (2015) |
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2 |
J Hus - Did You See (2017) |
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3 |
Sneakbo and Political Peak - Touch ah button (2011) |
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4 |
Hardy Caprio and One Acen - Best life (2018) |
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5 |
NSG ft. Tion Wayne - Options (2018) |
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6 |
Krept and Konan - Don’t waste my time (2013) |
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7 |
Skepta - Shutdown (2015) |
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8 |
WSTRN - in2 (2015) |
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9 |
Abra Cadabra ft. Krept and Konan - Robbery Remix (2016) |
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10 |
J Hus - Dem Boy Paigon (2015) |
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11 |
67 ft. Giggs - Let’s Lurk (2016) |
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12 |
Dave and AJ Tracey - Thiago Silva (2016) |
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13 |
Section Boyz - Lock off (2015) |
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14 |
Skepta ft JME - That’s not me (2014) |
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15 |
Fredo - They ain’t 100 (2016) |
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16 |
C Biz - Game is mine (2015) |
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17 |
Kojo Funds and Abra Cadabra - Dun Talking (2016) |
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18 |
Mover, Timbo - Ringtone (2014) |
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19 |
Headie One - Know Better (2018) |
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20 |
Baseman and Shocktown - New Wavin (2016) |
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We also made two compilations video for extra added nostalgia.