One of Foreigner's biggest rock radio hits

Tone Loc's usage brought rock into hip-hop's party atmosphere

Showed hip-hop's democratic approach to any genre

The guitar riff became instantly recognizable in hip-hop context

Mick Jones's arena rock guitar work translated perfectly to hip-hop production

The track's party energy matched hip-hop's celebration and hedonistic themes

'Funky Cold Medina' proved that rock samples could create mainstream hip-hop hits

Foreigner's stadium rock approach provided the perfect backdrop for party rap

The sample demonstrated hip-hop's ability to transform any musical source into street culture

Lou Gramm's powerful vocals complemented the track's high-energy rock approach