Top of the World (Rascalz song)

"Top of the World" is a 1998 hip-hop single by the Canadian rap group Rascalz, featuring vocals from Barrington Levy. The song is notable for its conscious lyrics addressing social and political issues relevant to the Black Canadian experience, including racism, inequality, and cultural identity. It became one of the Rascalz's most recognizable and commercially successful tracks, helping to bring Canadian hip-hop to a wider audience.

The song gained significant attention when the Rascalz initially refused a Juno Award for "Single of the Year" in 1998, citing what they perceived as a systemic lack of recognition and support for Black artists and hip-hop music within the Canadian music industry. Their protest sparked a national conversation about race, representation, and the Canadian music awards. The Juno Awards subsequently made efforts to improve diversity and inclusion.

"Top of the World" is considered a landmark song in Canadian hip-hop history, influencing subsequent generations of artists and contributing to the development of a distinctly Canadian hip-hop sound. Its themes continue to resonate in discussions about cultural identity and social justice in Canada.