13 Songs About Hustling

Hustling is a slang term that may have different meanings but in this context, it refers to making strenuous efforts to obtain money or business. Below is a list of songs that talk about hustling:

1. Wiz Khalifa – Work Hard Play Hard

The simple meaning of the song is basically the harder one grinds the more fun that person can have because they can afford to do many different fun activities.

 

2. Cardi B – Money

Cardi B reflects on the successes she has experienced over the past year and emphasizes on how much she likes to be paid for her efforts. She also goes through the different hustles she has done to get some money in her pocket.

 

3. Eminem – Lose Yourself

The song is the theme song from Eminem’s semi-biographical movie 8 Mile and is one of his biggest hit songs to date. The main message in the song is utilizing an opportunity when given and working extra hard.

 

4. Iggy Azalea – Work

The track is Iggy’s debut single and was hailed as her most personal song. It portrays her life story where she struggled in different ways doing different odd jobs to make it as a rapper in a new country where she didn’t know anyone.

 

5. Trey Songz – Gotta Make It

The message in the song is that Trey Songz is willing to work hard and make his music career work so as to get out of the hood to live a better life.

 

6. Ace Hood – Hustle Hard (Remix)

The message in the song is grinding hard every day to feed, house and clothe our dependants.

 

7. Rick Ross – Hustlin

This is the debut single of Rick Ross which led to him landing a record deal with Def Jam.

 

8. Alicia Keys – Underdog

Alicia stated that the song is the story of so many unsung heroes who wake up every day and choose to keep going. To her hustlers are people who really try to figure out to make sure that their situation continues to evolve. They are going to work hard at it, be creative and crafty at it.

 

9. Shakira – Try Everything

The song is the official theme song from Disney’s animated film, Zootopia. The main message in the song is try everything till you get to your goals.

 

10. Imagine Dragon – Whatever It Takes

The song is about being the best at what you do no matter the obstacle.

 

11. Logic & Marshmello – Everyday

Logic talks about never giving up on his music career and grinding hard to achieve success.

 

12. Wyclef Jean – Sweetest Girl

Wyclef tells the story of a girl who immigrated to the United States in order to feed her child. She originally planned on doing a real job but things got difficult. In order to pay the bills, she had to turn to prostitution.

 

13. Kendrick Lamar – Money Trees

Kendrick stated that the song is about the struggles with want for material things and doing anything to get it.