71. Juicy J – “Stoner’s Night — No artist had a stronger resurgence than the Juiceman. Going at it virtually solo, Juicy J turned some of the year’s best get high music, including numbers like the bass-heavy “Stoner’s Night,” which sounds like the dark, filthy material Three 6 made in their early days. (Listen)
73. A$AP Rocky Feat. ScHoolboy Q – “Brand New Guy” — This ScHoolboy Q character seems to be making a habit of stealing the show when he collaborates with his higher profile rap buddies. After his unforgettable presence on more than a few Black Hippy tracks, he dominates H-Town’s current champion (that’s Harlem, not Houston) with aggression and energy, not to mention a touch of humor. The “netflix on your couch/what this popcorn about?” bars get a chuckle out of me every time. (Listen)
74. Mookie Jones – “Everybodi Wanna B Famous” — Young and on the rise? Here is your theme song. (Listen)
75. Fortie Bowie – “Impala” — There isn’t a more aptly named song on the list as this track is perfect for the whip. Cruise the Chevy with pride. (Listen)
76. 2 Chainz Feat. Big K.R.I.T & Bun B – “Pimps” — Whether it was readily apparent or not, the artist formerly known as Tity Boi dominated the “First To Be Called For A Feature” slot previously held by Wayne. How and why? Check the silky smooth “Pimps” and 2 Chainz fluid delivery of lines like “Pull out the garage, hit a button then the top faint, You ain’t from the “A”, all you really did was migrate, Asking me if I’m great, yeah bitch I’m great, Swerving down Peachtree, yeah bitch I’m straight.” (Listen)
77. Dopehead – “Airbags” — Detroit, stand up! (Listen)
78. Phonte – “Who Loves You More” — Exemplary big brother rhymes emanate from the ex-LB member. Phontigallo’s consistent on the mic but his performance on Charity Starts at Home’s finale is easily one of the best records of his career. (Listen | Buy)
79. Future – “Tony Montana” — Al Pacino’s most famous character strikes Hip-Hop again. (Listen)
80. Drake – “Look What You’ve Done” — Criticize the Canuck’s propensity for making sappy songs but “Look What You’ve Done” is one where the overflowing emotions produce a moving piece of music. R.I.P. Static Major. (Listen | Buy)


If you can listen to this song all the way through, hear Kendrick say he played it for his sister – and not get goosebumps – you have no soul.
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This.
Yeah, those last couple of bars really bring the song home.
Lotta ASAP on this list.
Harlem approves.
must cosign that Mayer Hawthorne – No Strings Attached
real pimp shit
schoolboy q on “brand new guy”>>>
… While u gone, shit netflix on yo couch… Wht ths popcorn about?
Lmao
Lately the radio doesn’t actually all-the-way suck.
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That’s what I was just saying.
I Like the list. #101 should be “Ricky” by The Game
While you gone? Shiiit… Netflix on your couch.
Perfect. The way he delivers that line is perfect. Funniest thing I’ve never laughed out loud to.
YES. I wrote that one up…I’ve listened to that song more than any other over the last two months. Hundreds of times lol.
#MicrowaveOvenWhileYouOutThereCuffin
Where’s that last J. Cole song from?
It was a bonus on the “internet” version of his album. If u paid 4ur only copy u didnt get it
Anybody read the comment section on that article on NPR about swag being the word of the year? Interesting stuff…
Thanks for being some of the most on-point writers working today
Maybe I missed sumthin but I don’t recall seeing any Frank Ocean on the list….?
Things were bound to get left out I guess. I’m also surprised at the lack of Pusha. “Trouble On My Mind”, “My God”, & “Body Work” for instance.
Covert Coupe kind of got left out in the cold on these lists.
Frank Ocean was on the list from July if it’s any consolation.
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Cool with everything here except calling Skrillex ‘Mr Dubstep’.
Come on, Skrillex isn’t even dubstep really, let alone the guy who represents it best
Dubstep semantics! To most people’s ears it still sounds like whomwhomwhombrzzzzzzbrrraaaahhhmmm…! Even his name sounds like a dubstep beat lol!
Give me “Lord Knows”, “Midnight City” by M83, “The Bay” by Metronomy, “The Wilhelm Scream” by James Blake, “The New Generation” by Robin Thicke , “Smash Potatoes” by Rittz and “Homeland” by Laws
5′ o’CLOCK, terrible song, being catchy doesn’t make it good, it shines like a shiny piece of foil in a pile of garbage, thats about it.