Top 10 New Hip Hop Songs of May 2011
— 05 / 24 / 2011
writer: Patrick Childs @FB
On My Level by Wiz Khalifa ft. Too Short in Rolling Papers. 2011
As the second track of Wiz's 2011 album, that spent three-straight weeks as Billboard's top-selling R&B/Hip-Hop album, On My Level gives listeners an idea of Wiz's preferred state of mind, and how he gets to that level.
Oh, What a Night by Wyclef Jean in Masquerade. 2002
A remix of the Four Seasons' December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night), Wyclef reflects on how he made it big into hip hop in late December 1993.
The Ghetto by Freddie Gibbs in Str8 Killa. 2010
This proven rapper raps about living in the ghetto of Gary, Indiana. The music video tours the viewer through the poor economic conditions of his home city.
I Need a Doctor by Dr. Dre ft. Eminem and Skylar Gray in Detox. 2011
In one of the most anticipated rap albums in history, the most talented, emotional rappers in hip hop converse in Dre's deathbed over their long partnership and brotherhood. Both Dre and Em's appreciation and feelings are rapped in this great song.
K.O.S. by Blackstar in Mos Def and Talib Kweli are Blackstar. 1998
Mos Def and Talib Kweli use the phrase Knowledge of Self to encourage listeners to learn the reasoning behind self and social struggles. The beats and the lyrics in the song fit the unique styles of both artists.
Daylight by Aesop Rock in Daylight. 2002
Aesop Rock is lyrically majestic in Daylight. In the song, Aesop uses his well-thought-out metaphors to comprehend the clash between the American dream and inherited inequalities.
Put Me On by Swollen Member/Everlast/Moka Only in Black Magic. 2006
Put Me On is a collaboration track among three unique artists who, throughout the song, share their different experiences and thoughts on relationships with women.
Riding Down the Freeway by Young Buck & The Outlawz and Snoop ft. Stormey in Young Buck Presents: Product of the South. 2008
After his departure from G-Unit, Young Buck proved himself with Riding Down the Freeway. The song is catchy and sing-along-able while cruising on the interstate.
Let Me Take You Out by Bryan J ft. Travis Porter in Proud 2 Be a Problem. 2010
Featuring two up-and-coming hip hop/R&B artists, the song is has simple, catchy lyrics. In Let Me Take You Out, the artists sing about checking out a pretty lady. Every guy who listens to this song will be able to relate to Bryan J. and Travis Porter.
A-Yo by Method Man and Redman ft. Saukrates in Blackout 2. 2009
This song best reflects the personalities of this duo. Method Man and Redman have no limits in all their music, and in A-Yo, in which they sing Hop in my truck and roll up the window. A-yo, you know what you in for. Once we turn the corner, light up the endo. A-yo, A-yo, A-yo.
Top 10 New Hip Hop Songs of May 2011
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