1. The Roots - Don't Feel Right
With Malik B, Dice Raw and Rahzel all making appearances, Game Theory almost feels like a reunion album for the Roots. Gems like "Long Time Coming" and "Don't Feel Right" also help up the ante.
2. Obie Trice - Cry Now
With his first single "Snitch" already making rounds on BET, Obie Trice is now ready to unleash the brand new "Cry Now" music video. His sophomore LP Second Round's on Me is expected to hit shelves in August.
3. Lupe Fiasco - Kick Push
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Labeled the "next hottest sh*t" by fellow Chicago-an Twista, and heavily co-signed by Jay-Z and Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco is ready to kick-push his way to the top. Unfortunately, fans will have to wait till August to hear his Food & Liquor debut.
4. Beyoncé ft. Jay-Z - Deja Vu
Your 13-year old sister's favorite singer swears it's all deja vu on this Rodney Jerkins-laced head-nodder. Other producers on Beyoncé's upcoming B'Day album include Rich Harrison, Sean Garrett, The Neptunes, and Swizz Beatz.
5. Busta Rhymes ft. Kelis & Will.i.am - I Love My Chick
Busta's latest attempt at radio acceptance finds him getting mellow for his lady, with Will.i.am putting work on the chorus and on the boards.
6. T.I. - Why You Wanna
Tip rides the beat dirty on his latest single from King. Looks like this one will be in rotation all summer long.
7. Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
Now that "Crazy" has reached number 2 on Billboard Hot 100, Gnarls Barkley has found another way to keep admirers interested in St. Elsewhere. The pair has just unleashed a spankin' new video for their second single "Smiley Faces."
8. OutKast - Mighty "O"
Over Organized Noize's funky, tribal beat, the mighty OutKast lets folks know that it's still ' dope boys in a cadillac.'
9. Chamillionaire - Grown and Sexy
Continuing right where "Ridin'" left off, the Chamillionaire gets his button up on with "Grown and Sexy."
10. Lil Jon - Snap Yo Fingers
Nullifying any assumption that Lil Jon has ran out of crunk juice, he enlists E-40 and Sean Paul for another party starter. This time, he kicks off the bounce with a mix of snap music.
