A collection of some of the sappiest hip-hop songs around. I know, I know, you have to give this one a little time to warm up.

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Proceed – The Roots
I Got Cha Opin – Black Moon
Crush On You – Lil’ Kim feat. Lil’ Cease
Love of My Life – Erykah Badu feat. Common
No One – Alicia Keys
Hey Ma – Cam’ron feat. Juelz Santana
Hey Love – Stevie Wonder
You’re Just to Good to be True – Lauryn Hill
Love is Stronger Than Snoop (Paul Nice Mix) – Sade
Ms. Fat Booty – Mos Def
Wouldn’t Get Far – The Game feat. Kanye West
One More Chance / Stay With Me (Remix) feat. Faith Evans- Notorious BIG
Fall In Love – Slum Village
Save Me Dear – Wu Tang vs. The Beatles
Jazz (We’ve Got) – A Tribe Called Quest
Just Ain’t Gonna Work Out – Mayer Hawthorne
ITZ SOWEEZEE – De La Soul
Got ‘Til It’s Gone – Janet Jackson