2009 Top Rapper #1

I'm pretty sure you guys figured it out by now that Drake was going to win number one simply because the guy's mixtape got him nominated for two grammy's. I mean gimme a break this Canuck pretty much stole the show and showed all these bustas that originality is key to being successful. (like that pun) With "Best I Ever Had" he's pretty much solidified himself as rapper of the year. Once was an actor, now's he's the artist that the new blood will look up to when its their turn to start grinding. Drake has showed through hard work, originality, and being humble will get you further than you can imagine. Drake is best to listen to when you are in the mood for some R&B, you want someone to relate to, or you just wanna hear some catchy hooks. Drake, you've earned it homey. I confess, I did think you were being pubbed a bit too much, but look at where it got you. Keep up the good work. Who knows, maybe YOU that's reading this will make the list next year. Till then...KEEP GRINDING!!!

2009 Top Rapper #2

Is this dude really a rapper or just a great artist? Either way, he's earned his spot this year. I have to say, I respect Kid Cudi's morals when it comes to groupies and walking the lone path that a lot of us have to walk from time to time. Cudi is a great producer and visionary that welcomes listeners to his dark world of loneliness and drug use with hits such as "Day-N-Nite" and "Soundtrack 2 My Life." Kid Cudi is best to listen to when you're having a bad day and want something to relate too. His music isn't 808's and Heartbreak material (so don't worry about having thoughts of suicide or going into manic depression). Pop in Cudi's mixtape or album and take a trip.

2009 Top Rapper #3....

Yes, Shawn Carter came third in something, but its only for the year. Let's be honest, the only thing that's been going on with Jay is BP3 and the whole Beanie thing. But, it was enough to make the list. BP3 is a great body of work, I don't think it was meant to for the listener to just listen just one single, you get more value from it listening to it all the way through. Jay-Z has rhymes that have to be looked at twice simply because of the double metaphors that he uses. Every track he spits on oozes with greatness. (liked that one)Jay is best listen to when you really feeling yourself. Most people that grind and get to a certain point where they feel that they have left so much behind and have accomplished a lot more and like to boast about it from time to time jam his music. Jay invented swag, so this is definitely an artist to listen to when you're in your two-piece suite.

2009's Top Rapper #4 is....

Now wait, you guys should've known that this was coming. Wale pretty much came from the underground and took it. That's it period, mixtape full punchlines, metaphors, and concepts. He's pretty much a rappers rapper and can deliver a flow that's uncanny enough to either put him in the clubs or a movie soundtrack. (no diss by the way) Wale is best listen to when you want to hear something witty and fun. No real swag music, however, the flow is easy and doesn't make you cringe at all. The DC artist is on his Go-Go.

2009 Top Rapper #5

Eminem, M.I.C., and now Slaughterhouse. Doesn't really matter where you put Royce Da 5'9" he's pretty much gonna kill everybody lyrically. Don't forget this guy was the one who originally featured on "Renegade" with Eminem before the beefing started happening. This guy makes all rappers want to step their game up because, like Wayne, he lives in the studio and drops mixtape after mixtape after mixtape. He established himself after dropping his infamous Bar Exam mixtape with DJ Premier. After that he got with the underground's 4 deadliest emcees and formed a group that one really wants to touch. (except wu tang, but that's over now) Royce is best to be heard when you wanna go hard in the studio, you want to hear punchline after punchline and hear something witty. Next time you want to hit the studio up, make sure to listen to about five of his tracks and watch how much the engineer spazzes out.

2009 Top Rapper #6

This man is responsible for half the earth chanting T. Swift and also responsible for inspiring the cross genre rapper to come out. Mr. West came on the scene strong when he said the most infamous line of his career, "Everybody's self-conscious I'm just the first to admit it." He has influenced people to change their lyrics, fashion, and beats. Ye made the sped up sample popular by producing for artists such as Cam'Ron, Jay-Z, The Game, and even Fallout Boy. Ye's been on the grind and shows us how to be passionate through rhyme and beats. Kanye West is best listened to when you're having a bad day or want some laughs. Doesn't really have club bangers even though "Jesus Walks" was played in the club a couple of times. The Louie Votton Don scores at number six.

2009 Top Rapper #7

Coming in at #7 is the new face of Cali rap, Nipsey Hussle. Duke reminds of Snoop a little bit, but not too much. He's definitely got his own style and looks to be the new fore front for California. Of Course guys like The Game, Planet Asia, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, and Ras Kass all have legacies there, but its time for some new blood. Best believe I'm coping this guys mixtape as soon as I get off this computer. Man, Nipsey is best to listen to when you just want to chill. I wouldn't recommend trying to bump his music when trying to get the party started, but definitely when you want to turn the tempo down a bit. You wanna chill at the crib or just zone out, this is the guy you need to bump. Duke's flow is nice and smooth. I think personally, his biggest hit is when he comes out with a nice radio single for the ladies. Nispey, keep the Hussle up homey.

2009 Top Rapper #8

YES! One verse, one verse is all it took. And of course a couple more songs in the long run. Cole came out on the scene on Jay-Z's Blue Print 3 and killed it. Cole isn't a gangsta rapper, he's more focused on his production and the lyrics he produces. Cole is best to listen to when you want to hear some new blood and just having a regular day and feel like just being you.

2009 top Rapper #9

Once again the rapper with the lyrics that actually make you think hits a top spot for 2009. The reason I chose Lupe Fiasco for this spot is because of his consistency in the underground. After the huge commercial success of "The Cool" Lupe did fall out of the scene but did show love to the underground after releasing various singles via the net. Though the title of his upcoming project has changed and he may not be retiring anytime soon anymore, he still has that unqiue flair that you can't miss. He has also stated that he will be making more mixtapes for his hardcore fans. He gets this spot this year because he didn't forget about us. Lupe Fiasco's music is best heard when you have those days you want to be different and really have some sort of self-expression through whatever means that you choose. Cause at the end of the day, we are not losers...WE ARE LASERS.

2009 Top Ten Artists

Since the 4th quarter is almost coming to a close I decided to go ahead and post up my Top Ten Rappers for 2009. I'm not MTV or Vibe so I'll post the reasons WHY I've chosen these artists for their respective spots. I will post one up everyday counting down from 10 all the way to one. For the day I post the number 1 spot I'll leak a song that you'll be able to download.

Here we go!!!

At the number 10 spot is BUN B
I've chose Bun B at number ten for 2009 because he has become the new face of Houston rap and he has held his own. He's already proven that he didn't need Pimp C to do it and he's shown that southern emcees are still alive. Bun's music put's him in the top slots for this year because of the content that he's been releasing. Bun's music is best to listen to when you feel like you're being surrounded by drama, feel like you're the only one being real, or just relaxing in the whip and going for a long drive to the next spot. The UnderGround King has certified himself as a legend.