Greatest Hits
Will Smith · 2002
62 min · 15 tracks · hip-hop
A vibrant collection of hip-hop anthems blending playful storytelling with catchy hooks and radio-friendly production.
Why this album works
The album is significant as it encapsulates Will Smith's evolution as an artist while also reflecting the mainstream appeal of hip-hop in the late '90s and early 2000s. It features several chart-topping singles, such as 'Gettin' Jiggy Wit It,' which won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance in 1999, cementing Smith's status as a crossover star.
- Best for
- playful storytelling with nostalgia steady flow for casual listening sing-along anthems with friends
- Context
- By the time 'Greatest Hits' was released in 2002, Will Smith was transitioning from a successful music career to a leading role in Hollywood, following his blockbuster film successes like 'Men in Black.' This compilation marked a retrospective moment, showcasing hits from his early music career that spanned over a decade, including tracks from his debut album and subsequent releases.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Drake· Linkin Park· Beyoncé· Miley Cyrus· LL Cool J· Jennifer Lopez· Mariah Carey· Lana Del Rey
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Girls Ain't Nothing but Trouble (1988 extended remix) 4:49
- 2 Parents Just Don't Understand (single edit) 5:14
- 3 A Nightmare on My Street (single version) 4:58
- 4 The Fresh Prince of Bel Air 2:55
- 5 Summertime Standout 4:29
- 6 Just Cruisin' 3:59
- 7 1,000 Kisses (radio edit) 3:50
- 8 Men in Black Standout 3:47
- 9 Gettin' Jiggy Wit It 3:48
- 10 Miami 3:17
- 11 Freakin' It 3:59
- 12 Will 2K 3:54
- 13 Wild Wild West 4:05
- 14 Nod Ya Head (The Remix) 3:45
- 15 Just the Two of Us 5:15
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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