1. The Roots - Don't Feel Right
The Roots' first album on Def Jam sees them reuniting with erstwhile group members Malik B, Dice Raw, and beatbox maestro Rahzel.2. OutKast - The Mighty O
OutKast will release their much-anticipated "Idlewild" movie on August 29, 2006. A similarly-titled soundtrack will accompany the movie.
3. Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
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Gnarls Barkley's uber smash is still going strong, but, their equally sweet "Smiley Faces" has joined the lineup to promote St. Elsewhere. Speaking of which, the group's debut has now sold over 216,000 copies after 5 weeks.
4. Lupe Fiasco - Kick, Push
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Lupe Fiasco gave a thrilling performance at the recent Save the Rhinos concert, where as SOHH.com reports, he expressed displeasure over the blood diamonds trend.5. DJ Khaled ft Paul Wall, Lil Wayne, Fat Joe, Rick Ross & Pitbull - Holla at Me
Watch the video (windows media).DJ Khaled's debut, Listennn: The Album, hasn't done too badly on the charts. Thanks to this powerful single, the album came in at #3 on Billboard's Top 10 Rap Albums chart for this week.
6. Fort Minor - Where'd You Go
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Fort Minor's "Where'd You Go" is still going strong on the chart, holding down the #6 on the Hot 100 this week.
7. Busta Rhymes - I Love My Chick
If you thought Busta Rhymes lost his touch after sitting on the bench for 3 years, think again. The Big Bang divulges a more mature, less lascivious Rhymes for the most part.
8. Gnarls Barkley - Smiley Faces
Thanks to the inventive, genre-busting production of Danger Mouse and Cee-Los rich, evocative vocals, the soulful sound of "Smiley Faces" will satiate fans who cherished "Crazy," as it finds a new threshold of pop passion. If you missed Gnarls Barkley's MTV Movie Awards performance, The Rap Up's got your back.9. Tha Dogg Pound - Cali Iz Active
Lately, the west coast has been making some runs to reclaim its staple in hip-hop. "Cali Iz Active," the latest installment from Snoop's Dogg Pound, is a drop-top favorite that'll enjoy lots of airplay this summer.
10. T.I. - What You Know
Your favorite rapper's favorite southern rapper rounds off this week's chart with his smash single, "What You Know." In addition to ruling our Top 10 for several weeks, the song also reached #3 on Billboard Hot 100.
