If I Ruled the World

1. **Release Timeline:** Kurtis Blow's "If I Ruled the World" was released in the year 1985. It was a part of his album known as "America." 2. **Chart Performance:** The song ranked number 24 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard). 3. **Genre Classification:** The song fits into the genre of Old School Hip Hop. 4. **Cultural Impact:** The track was widely regarded as a mature hip-hop record, delivering socio-political messages. 5. **Sample Usage:** The instrumentals of Blow's version were sampled by numerous artists after its release. 6. **Featured Artists:** The song features song-writer, vocalist, and producer Bobbi Humphrey and David Reeves.

1. **Release Timeline:** Nas's version, also named "If I Ruled the World (Imagine That)", was constituted in his second studio album "It Was Written" and was released in 1996. 2. **Renowned Collaborations:** The song included a collaboration with Lauryn Hill, an acclaimed singer, songwriter, and rapper. 3. **Chart Performance:** The Nas version reached number 53 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Hot Rap Singles chart. 4. **Genre Classification:** Nas's “If I Ruled the World (Imagine That)" falls under the category of East Coast hip-hop. 5. **Song Theme:** Nas expresses his desire for changing society for the better and points out prevalent issues. 6. **Accolades:** In 2008, the song was ranked number 47 by VH1 on their list of the 100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop. 7. **Video Recognition:** The music video won a 1996 MTV Video Music Award for Best Rap Video.