2013 introduced the world to the music of Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. Macklemore turned the rap music industry upside down with unique and out of the box beats and inspiring lyrics. Songs like “Thrift Shop” and “Can’t Hold Us” helped Macklemore & Ryan Lewis to reach new heights musically but their single “Same Love,” changed the rap industry as a whole.

The lyrics of “Same Love,” preach love instead of hate and fully embraced the LGBT community. The rap industry has been plagued by hateful words and often-homophobic lyrics, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis helped to destroy those musical boundaries; the music of Macklemore & Ryan Lewis was created for everyone to enjoy it and have a good time.

The duo recently celebrated their Grammy awards nominations. They picked up seven nominations total for the 56th annual awards. Including the top honors of the night, album of the year (for The Heist), songs of the year (“Same Love”) and best new artist.

TheCelebrityCafe.com is counting down the top five Macklemore & Ryan Lewis songs in honor of their breakout year in 2013 and recent Grammy nominations. Macklemore is not afraid to be himself, make fun of himself and openly embrace every single one of his fans without judgement.

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5. White Walls

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis keep their upbeat musical style going with their latest single "White Walls." Which tells the story of the love a man has for his car, especially a cadillac. The song has their signature style and only leaves fan wanting more.

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4. And We Danced

Before Macklemore & Ryan Lewis sky rocketed to fame with songs like "Can't Hold Us" and "Thrift Shop" the Seattle based band was unknown but wrote a dance track that took over the underground music scene. "And We Danced" was the start of the musical evolution that would become Macklemore & Ryan Lewis.

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3. Same Love

When it comes to songs make a social impact, "Same Love" tops 2013. The song which openly supports gay marriage has lyrics that express love instead of hate. "Same Love" showed the rap industry that the days of homophobic and hateful lyrics are behind us. This song was beautiful written and performed but made a statement that was larger than anyone could have predicted.

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2. Can’t Hold Us

"Can't Hold Us" can be heard in clubs all across the United States, this song went beyond a dance track and became a power anthem. The beat was contagious and the song made everyone young and old want to get up and dance.

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1. Thrift Shop

The song that started it all for Macklemore & Ryan Lewis was "Thrift Shop," a song about only have 20 dollars in your pocket and shopping at thrift stores became a number one hit. With this single and the success that followed, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis became the breakout artists of 2013 and are likely to have an even bigger year in 2014.

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