On the G-Unit remix to Justin Timberlake’s “Cry Me A River,” the always-honest 50 Cent once said, “you’re supposed to have a remix. That’s how you make one hit record into two.” Things get even better when not only one but a boat-load of rappers jump onto a track to give it new life. In the most literal sense these aren’t remixes as much as they’re team re-writes. But similar to actual remixes, they work as time capsules. These posse cuts showcase up and coming artists, re-establish ones we may have forgotten about, and in most cases, make the host artist look cool as hell for getting everyone together. While videos for tracks like these are probably a pain in the ass to get together, they still make it happen. And they’re usually a lot of fun. Inspired by French Montana’s brilliant new video/Ciroc commercial for “Shot Caller” (featuring Charlie Rock, Rick Ross, and Diddy) here’s a look at the top 10 posse cut remix videos.

10. Dem Franchise Boyz featuring Jermaine Dupri, Da Brat, and Bow Wow “I Think They Like Me” (Remix) – 2007

Dupri sprinkled some star power into the regional hit which ended up causing a brief explosion of Atlanta’s snap music.

 

See also: Cali Swag District featuring Jermaine Dupri, Red Café, Bow Wow, and B.o.B. “Teach Me How To Dougie” (Remix)

9. Snow featuring Nadine Sutherland, Beenie Man, Buju Banton, Terror Fabulous, Louie Culture, and Kulture Knox “Anything For You” (Remix) – 1995

Snow’s surprise hit “Informer”, as great as it was, almost instantly led to his persecution. Undaunted, he followed up with a cripplingly gorgeous dancehall ballad that was authenticated by this all-star remix featuring the controversial Buju Banton and the sprouting dancehall king Beenie Man. While his biggest hit might be remembered as a bit of a joke, the “Anything For You” remix still bring lighters up in the dance.

 

See also: Ghetto Concept featuring Snow, Maestro, Kardinal Offishall, Red-1 of Rascalz, and Ironside “Still Too Much” (Remix)

8. DJ Khaled featuring T-Pain, Young Jeezy, Ludacris, Busta Rhymes, Big Boi, Lil Wayne, Fat Joe, Birdman, and Rick Ross “I’m So Hood” (Remix) – 2007

Khaled has run this technique ragged by remixing what was already a posse cut by just rearranging the same roster time and time again. It was cool at first, but most recently he’s taken it too far. However, this banger (and its weird-ass video) can’t be forgotten.

 

See also: DJ Khaled featuring T-Pain, Ludacris, Busta Rhymes, Twista, Mavado, Birdman, Ace Hood, Fat Joe, Jadakiss, Bun B, and Waka Flocka Flame “Welcome To My Hood” (Remix)

7. Luniz featuring Dru-Down, Richie Rich, E-40, Shock G, and Spice 1 “I Got Five On It”(Remix) – 1995

In the summer of 1995, this song crept up out of nowhere to be a huge hit for the Luniz. This remix helped them squeeze the most of it before they disappeared. E-40 found a way to stick around though.

 

See also: Wiz Khalifa featuring Snoop Dogg, Juicy J, and T-Pain “Black & Yellow” (G-Mix)

6. Fat Joe featuring R. Kelly, T.I., Lil Wayne, Birdman, Rick Ross and Ace Mac “Make It Rain” (Remix) – 2007

Here is an example of how the posse cut remix could make a pretty garbage song into something absolutely awesome. Guess that’s what R. Kelly will buy you.

 

See also: YC featuring Nelly, B.o.B, Trae The Truth, Yo Gotti, Cyhi Da Prynce, Dose, and Ace Hood “Racks” (Remix)

5. Patra, Queen Latifah, YoYo, Lisa “Lefteye” Lopes, MC Lyte, Nefertiti, Meshell Ndegeocello, and Salt-N-Pepa “Freedom” (Remix) – 1994

Surreal.

 

See also: Lil’ Kim featuring Angie Martinez, Lisa “Lefteye” Lopes, Da Brat, and Missy Elliott “Not Tonight” (Remix)

4. Mr. Muthafuckin eXquire featuring Despot, Das Racist, Danny Brown, El-P “Huzzah!” (Remix) – 2011

Last year, these post rap sweethearts paid homage, albeit in a spoof; to the best posse cut remix video of all time.

 

See also: #1 on this list.

3. M.O.P. featuring Busta Rhymes, Remy Martin, and Teflon “Ante Up” (Remix) – 2001

One of the few posse cut videos that actually has some sort of story or theme.  Contrary to popular believe Tyler is not the first rapper to jump in a mosh pit.

 

See also: Busta Rhymes featuring Mary J. Blige, Rah Digga, Missy Elliott, Lloyd Banks, Papoose, and DMX “Touch It” (Remix)

2. LL Cool J featuring Keith Murray, Prodigy of Mobb Deep, Fat Joe, and Foxy Brown “I Shot Ya” (Remix) – 1996

Fuck a remix. This might be one of the best front-to-back posse cuts ever. Adjacently, Hype Williams outdid himself with this perfectly lit minimalist video. Foxy Brown’s first video appearance and the Easter egg cameos from hip hop greats Erick Sermon, Big Pun, and Nas only add to the everlasting relevance of this alleged 2Pac diss which was released at the height of the East Coast-West Coast War.

 

See also: LL Cool J featuring Method Man, Redman, DMX, Canibus, and Master P “4, 3, 2, 1” (Remix)

1. Craig Mack featuring The Notorious B.I.G., Rampage, LL Cool J, and Busta Rhymes “Flava In Ya Ear” (Remix) – 1994

This is where it all started.

 

See also: G-Dep featuring Ghostface Killah, Keith Murray, and Craig Mack “Special Delivery” (Remix)