1. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony ft. Akon - "I Tried"
[ Watch the Video ]Bone Thugs and Akon ascend to the top spot with their infectious single, "I Tried," from Strength & Loyalty.
2. KRS-One & Marley Marl - "Hip-Hop Lives"
Fans who heard the earlier version Hip-Hop Lives, which included the Jay-Z sampled "On Top of My Game," may be disappointed to find that that track didn't make the final cut.
3. Common - "The People"
Based on the tracks I've heard so far, Finding Forever is a contender for Album of the Year. If you liked Be, you'll probably enjoy this album.
4. Talib Kweli - "Hot Thing"
"Hot Thing," the smooth third single from Kweli's Ear Drum LP, arrives just in time to kick off an exciting hip-hop summer.
5. Kanye West - "Can't Tell Me Nothing"
"Can't Tell Me Nothing," which is rumored to be the first single from Graduation, was co-produced by DJ Toomp ("What You Know," "ASAP," "I Luv It").
6. T.I. - "Big Things Poppin'"
[ Listen ]The music video for "Big Things Poppin'" finds T.I. challenging his alter-ego, T.I.P. Both personalities are featured on the current issue of XXL magazine. T.I. vs. T.I.P. is due out in July.
7. 50 Cent - "Amusement Park"
Fif showcased his oiled down pecks and laughable dance moves in the music video for "Amusement Park." Amusing indeed.
8. Pharoahe Monch - "Body Baby"
[ Listen ]Pharoahe invokes the spirit of Elvis Presley in the music clip for "Body Baby." The song is featured on Desire, which is billed for release on June 26.
9. Kanye West, Nas, Rakim, KRS-One - "Classic"
Four months after it debuted on our Top 10, "Classic" is still championing a good cause. Proceeds from sales of the song will be donated to the "NIKE Youth Sport for Change Fund," to assist programs that use sport as a catalyst for change.10. DJ Khaled ft Akon, R. Kelly, T-Pain, Lil’ Kim & Jeezy - "We Takin’ Over" (Remix)
After taking over radio with his latest banger, Khaled rounded up Lil' Kim and R.Kelly for a steamy remix.
