Our Top 10 Weekly is based on aesthetic quality, chart presence, and overall relevance of the selected songs.
10. Keith Murray feat. Tyrese - Nobody Do It Better
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Def Squadian Keith Murray compensates for the grammatically incorrect song title with head-spinning rhymes about "showing the whole world how I do," with a decent guest appearance by Tyrese. "Nobody Do It Better" is the lead single from Rap-Murr-Phobia, one of the top rap albums out in July.9. Rhymefest - "Angry Black Man on an Elevator
A gripping, masterfully executed collaboration between underrated Chicago MC Rhymefest and esteemed hip-hop producer Lil Jon. "Angry Black Man..." was featured in the "Train of Thought" section of XXL's August issue.
8. 50 Cent - "I Get Money"
What do you get when you mix a catchy "Top Billin'" sample and the drums from "I'm A Hustla" with 50 Cent's braggadocios rhymes?
7. Common - "The People"
Common dreams up a world filled with Soji hats and crochet pants, and still gets no Grammy?
6. Kanye West - Can't Tell Me Nothin'
Bad news for fans of G.O.O.D. Music: You'll have to wait a little longer for a new Kanye West album. His upcoming third LP, Graduation, has been pushed back to September 11.
5. Saigon - "Don't You Baby"
Hard-hitting rhymes over a hard-hitting Just Blaze production--it's a proven formula for successful street smashes. But don't expect this to peak atop Billboard anytime soon. And did I mention that the letter "S" will never sound the same again?
Sample Lyrics: "Simon says, Saigon slap the sh*t out of suckers/Slam his head on the cement and stop it until he suffers."4. IceWater feat. Raekwon - Hip-Hop Tribute
A surprisingly compelling song about hip-hop's glory days is as nostalgic as the title suggests.3. Chamillionaire - "Hip-Hop Police"
After several pushbacks, Chamillionaire's sophomore album, Ultimate Victory, is now set for September 18. But if you're anxious for some new music from Cham, head over to his site Chamillionaire.com and download the Mixtape Messiah 3.
2. UGK feat. OutKast - "Int'l Players Anthem (I Choose You)"
Bun B and Pimp C of UGK will be a part of an arsenal of revered hip-hop artists scheduled to perform at the 2007 Rock the Bells Tour. UGK will play southern cities Atlanta (August 2nd), Dallas (August 7th), and Houston (August 8th).
1. Kanye West - "Stronger"
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Kanye keeps a strong grip on the top position for the second week in a row.
