It peaked at #2 on Billboard’s Top 100, and then Cam’ron stagnated, never ascending like other rappers of the day.
We all experienced Cam’ron’s brief period of fame, but it’s lost in time. So why does “Hey Ma” warrant such a reaction? It’s been thirteen years since its release. What’s that John Legend song everyone likes?!”īut after a few seconds, they let out a collective and emphatic “oooooooh”- like a Steph Curry just hit a three to win the game type of “ooooooh!” We sang louder and with more enthusiasm than we had for any other song. I panicked and thought to myself, “I have John Legend. Once the familiar piano medley began, there was a deafening silence. So as I queued up “Hey Ma”, I was both excited and nervous to see how my coworkers would react. I’m the only one who knows what song is coming next, and I cannot wait until I see the crowd’s reaction. Whenever I’m in charge or responsible for the music selection, I love the moment just before the next song begins. I did my best to combine fan favorites (such as 112, Faith Evans and pretty much every other mid 90’s Bad Boy artist) with new hits like A$AP Rocky, Kendrick Lamar, and Drake. During a three hour bus ride, we had the chance to play some good jams. I tested my hypothesis with co-workers during a trip from Monterrey to San Francisco. Like that high school friend, you probably haven’t heard “Hey Ma” in a while. You both laugh and high five as you reminisce about the innocence of adolescence and the seemingly infinite potential of life after high school. You want to catch up on what you’ve been up to since school. The song is like that great friend from high school – the one you haven’t seen in years. One cannot forget 50 Cent’s hits, Jay-Z’s two Blueprint albums, The Clipse’s “Grindin’” and “When’s The Last Time” or any of the bangers from Lil Jon.īut Cam’ron’s “Hey Ma” is the highlight of my list. There were many iconic tracks from that era.
I took about 150 of the top songs from 2001-2005 and culled them down to sixteen tracks. My ten-year high school reunion is this November, and I’m in charge of the playlist for the evening's formalities.Īs a self proclaimed hip-hop savant, I think I know what 50 Cent, Clipse and Ciara tracks will take us back to those carefree, awkward, and promising years at Fred C.
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