Here are some of our favorite old school hip hop love songs for this Valentine’s Day. None of the songs are in order (before you start attacking us), but always great tracks for your playlist.

Diddy – I Need A Girl (Pt. 1)

Ma$e – What You Want ft. Total

Whodini – One Love

Dead Prez – Mind Sex

50 Cent – 21 Questions

Black Star – Brown Skin Lady

The Roots – You Got Me ft. Erykah Badu

A Tribe Called Quest – Bonita Applebum

Common – The Light

Method Man – You’re All I Need ft. Mary J. Blige

Honorable Mentions:

These three tracks did not crack the top 10, but are worth a spot in your playlist.

Eric B & Rakim – Mahogany

Slick Rick – Teenage Love

LL Cool J – Around the Way Girl (Yes, LL Cool J – I Need Love was also in the running)