Top 10 Rap/Hip-Hop Songs 07-01-06
The top 10 rap/hip-hop songs for the week ending July 1st, 2006.
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The Roots drummer and co-founder ?uestlove recently served as the musical director for Jay-Z's Reasonable Doubt concert. One word, youtube.More »
Rhyming together for the first time since 2000, André 3000 and Big Boi hooked up with heat-makers Organized Noize for the southern bounce production. Big Boi flies solo on the second "Idlewild" single entitled "Morris Brown."More »
Jay-Z and his girlfriend reunite for a follow up to their summer slam "Crazy in Love." "Deja vu" is not an instant smash like their previous collaboration, but, the great Bey-Z chemistry makes it worth the bump.
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Joining an array of cover artists which includes pop sweetheart Nelly Furtado, Joe Budden crawls out of nowhere and drops a verse on "Crazy." To keep things fresh, Budden alludes to the Dallas Mavericks' costly mistake in a recent NBA game against the Heat: "We don't think the same, I'm like Josh Howard; I need a time-out but it will cost the game."More »
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A different beat. A different lyrical concept. But, it's still all about kicking and pushing your way to the top. "Kick Push II" is almost as perfect as the original version.More »
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Will.i.am is becoming as ubiquitous as Wyclef Jean was in the late 90's. He croons a portion of the chorus here, while Kelis takes care of the rest. Interestingly, actress Gabrielle Union takes the place of Kelis in the "Mr and Mrs. Smith"-themed music video. Dre makes a cameo at the end of the video to check in on the Smiths.
Fun Fact: Busta Rhymes' real name is Trevor Smith jr.More »
This finger-snapping jam was recently unleashed to assist "Crazy" in keeping St. Elsewhere's momentum alive.More »
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The people who appeared in the music video for this were documented in their real homes. They all share a common bond of being away from loved ones and family members, some serving in the military. Now that's real.More »
Some say Trae's the next best thing from Houston. With catchy singles like his heart-wrenching "Swang" and this Yung Joc collaboration, he just might be.More »
A hip-hop group recently accused Snoop Dogg of stealing a song from their MySpace page. "Cali Iz Active" is the title track from DPG's upcoming reunion album.More »
1. The Roots - Don't Feel Right
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The Roots drummer and co-founder ?uestlove recently served as the musical director for Jay-Z's Reasonable Doubt concert. One word, youtube.More »
2. OutKast - The Mighty O
Rhyming together for the first time since 2000, André 3000 and Big Boi hooked up with heat-makers Organized Noize for the southern bounce production. Big Boi flies solo on the second "Idlewild" single entitled "Morris Brown."More »
3. Beyonce & Jay-Z - Deja Vu
Jay-Z and his girlfriend reunite for a follow up to their summer slam "Crazy in Love." "Deja vu" is not an instant smash like their previous collaboration, but, the great Bey-Z chemistry makes it worth the bump.
4. Gnarls Barkley ft. Joe Budden - Crazy (Remix)
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Joining an array of cover artists which includes pop sweetheart Nelly Furtado, Joe Budden crawls out of nowhere and drops a verse on "Crazy." To keep things fresh, Budden alludes to the Dallas Mavericks' costly mistake in a recent NBA game against the Heat: "We don't think the same, I'm like Josh Howard; I need a time-out but it will cost the game."More »
5. Lupe Fiasco - Kick Push II
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A different beat. A different lyrical concept. But, it's still all about kicking and pushing your way to the top. "Kick Push II" is almost as perfect as the original version.More »
6. Busta Rhymes ft. Kelis & Will.i.am - I Love My Chick
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Will.i.am is becoming as ubiquitous as Wyclef Jean was in the late 90's. He croons a portion of the chorus here, while Kelis takes care of the rest. Interestingly, actress Gabrielle Union takes the place of Kelis in the "Mr and Mrs. Smith"-themed music video. Dre makes a cameo at the end of the video to check in on the Smiths.
Fun Fact: Busta Rhymes' real name is Trevor Smith jr.More »
7. Gnarls Barkley - Smiley Faces
This finger-snapping jam was recently unleashed to assist "Crazy" in keeping St. Elsewhere's momentum alive.More »
8. Fort Minor - Where'd You Go
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The people who appeared in the music video for this were documented in their real homes. They all share a common bond of being away from loved ones and family members, some serving in the military. Now that's real.More »
9. Trae & Yung Joc - In the Hood
Some say Trae's the next best thing from Houston. With catchy singles like his heart-wrenching "Swang" and this Yung Joc collaboration, he just might be.More »
10. Tha Dogg Pound - Cali Iz Active
A hip-hop group recently accused Snoop Dogg of stealing a song from their MySpace page. "Cali Iz Active" is the title track from DPG's upcoming reunion album.More »
