Top 15 Songs of January 2012

A new month means another top list from StraightFresh. It’s always really hard to narrow down the best releases of the past 30 days, but here’s a brief recap of what you may have missed:

Notable Album Releases:
Yo Gotti – Live From The Kitchen
ScHoolboy Q – Habits & Contradictions
Gangrene (Alchemist x Oh No) – Vodka & Ayahuasca
K’naan – More Beautiful Than Silence EP
Sean Paul – Tomahawk Technique

Notable Mixtape Releases:
T.I. – Fuck Da City Up
Raekwon – Unexpected Victory
Britney Spears – Abroad
Rick Ross – Rich Forever
Future – Astronaut Status
Red Cafe – Hell’s Kitchen
Trae Tha Truth – King of the Streets
Chip Tha Ripper – Tell Ya Friends
Masspike Miles – Say Hello To Forever
Gilbere Forte – YOTD: Year of the Dragon
Saigon – Warning Shots 3: One Foot In The Grave
Emilio Rojas – Breaking Point
Maino – I Am Who I Am
Mack Maine – Don’t Let It Go To Waste

Hit the cut to check out my personal favorite songs of January 2012. Make sure to let me know if I’ve forgetten any tracks or have other feedback. Individual download links are included, in addition to a .zip file at the end of the post.

Previous: Top 10 Albums of 2011 | Top 10 Mixtapes of 2011 | Top 100 Songs of 2011

15. Joe Budden – No Church In The Wild

Album: N/A
Producer: 88-Keys, Kanye West, Mike Dean

We don’t usually hear Joey going in over popular beats, but we were in for a treat when he dropped this one off earlier this month. I’m glad he did the production justice, because I normally hate when rappers drop struggle bars over The Throne’s originals.

http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?fn=o4j7lcqq1u55&type=4&skin=omega
Download: Joe Budden – No Church In The Wild [prod. 88-Keys, Kanye West & Mike Dean]

14. Mack Maine – King of New Orleans (feat. Raw DI, Curren$y & Lil’ Wayne)

Album: Don’t Let It Go To Waste
Producer: N/A

Besides “G’d Up”, this was the only track I was really feeling off that Mack Maine album. Good to hear some stuff from the glory days of Young Money.

http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?fn=42sh0qg2n0xv&type=4&skin=omega
Download: Mack Maine – King of New Orleans (feat. Raw DI, Curren$y & Lil’ Wayne)

13. Rick Ross – Keys To The Crib (feat. Styles P)

Album: Rich Forever
Producer: The Inkredibles

Inevitably there are going to be a few Rich Forever tracks on this list, the first one is the return of the “B.M.F.” due, for a lighter song. No doubt these two make great music together.

http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?fn=kkbpxvem5fn2&type=4&skin=omega
Download: Rick Ross – Keys To The Crib (feat. Styles P) [prod. The Inkredibles]

12. T.I. – Popped Off (feat. Dr. Dre)

Album: Fuck Da City Up
Producer: Dr. Dre

Dre comes out from hiding with a beat & a verse for the King. As Detox hangs out in purgatory, it’s good to hear that the Doc can still come up with a hot beat. Who knows when the next time we’ll hear new material will be.

http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?fn=y39k7mj6yqln&type=4&skin=omega
Download: T.I. – Popped Off (feat. Dr. Dre) [prod. Dr. Dre]

11. Rick Ross – Mine Games (feat. Kelly Rowland)

Album: Rich Forever
Producer: Arther McArther

IMO this is one of the most radio friendly tracks off Ross’ tape. Kelly kills the hook and this is the sort of song that the mainstream audience would really love.

http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?fn=q4a67cz2punx&type=4&skin=omega
Download: Rick Ross – Mine Games (feat. Kelly Rowland) [prod. Arther McArther]

10. 1982 (Termanology x Statik Selektah) – Shining

Album: 2012
Producer: Statik Selektah

Statik Selektah comes up with yet another hot beat. He’s had a huge year (with the release of his album and a ton of hot beats), so I’ll be looking forward to to 1982’s 2012 album.

http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?fn=zd5jl3swz85w&type=4&skin=omega
Download: 1982 (Termanology x Statik Selektah) – Shining

9. Chip Tha Ripper – Boomshakalaka (feat. Bun B)

Album: Tell Ya Friends
Producer: Woodro Skillson

@Clark_Berger24 showed me this one, a dope ass track with a Bun B feature. Since everyone knows he never drops a wack verse, this track is obviously enjoyable.

http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?fn=r3pn8q146jtb&type=4&skin=omega
Download: Chip Tha Ripper – Boomshakalaka (feat. Bun B) [prod. Woodro Skillson]

8. Rick Ross – Rich Forever (feat. John Legend)

Album: Rich Forever
Producer: DVLP

The title track for Ross’ tape boasts a great John Legend hook over some mellow production. You can’t listen to this and NOT want to be skating around in a Maybach.

http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?fn=obc4ehy8f3dm&type=4&skin=omega
Download: Rick Ross – Rich Forever (feat. John Legend) [prod. DVLP]

7. LoveRance – Up! (Remix) (feat. Young Jeezy, 50 Cent & T.I.)

Album: N/A
Producer: The Invasion

People still don’t believe that this is going to be a hit. This is only one of the many remixes that have dropped, with Breezy and a few other big names supporting it as well. LoveRance has a bright future, we’ll have to wait and see what he does with this buzz.

http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?fn=tc6byzvk9rty&type=4&skin=omega
Download: LoveRance – Up! (Remix) (feat. Young Jeezy, 50 Cent & T.I.) [prod. The Invasion]

6. Rick Ross – Triple Beam Dreams (feat. Nas)

Album: Rich Forever
Producer: J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League

One of the best verses on the tape, via Nas. If you don’t believe me, press play below. Insane.

http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?fn=q1tke2ag1gmq&type=4&skin=omega
Download: Rick Ross – Triple Beam Dreams (feat. Nas) [prod. J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League]

5. Maino – Last of the Mohicans! (feat. PUSH! Montana)

Album: I Am Who I Am
Producer: Jokey Ent.

Now I know that this track dropped a few months ago on PUSH!’s tape, but I had to include it on the list when it was re-released on Maino’s tape. This track is straight CRAZY. Much love to PUSH! and his support for our site.

http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?fn=mm156p5c5k18&type=4&skin=omega
Download: Maino – Last of the Mohicans! (feat. PUSH! Montana) [prod. Jokey Ent.]

4. T.I. – Hot Wheels (feat. Travis Porter & Young Dro)

Album: Fuck Da City Up
Producer: T-Minus

T-Minus comes through with another straight fire beat. T.I. does his thing over this, along with Grand Hustle companion Young Dro. You should definitely check out Fuck Da City Up as a whole, if you haven’t already.

http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?fn=9l0q9led86l6&type=4&skin=omega
Download: T.I. – Hot Wheels (feat. Travis Porter & Young Dro) [prod. T-Minus]

3. ScHoolboy Q – Blessed (feat. Kendrick Lamar)

Album: Habits & Contradictions
Producer: Dave Free

Probably the best retail album of the month, ScHoolboy came through with a great project. Associated with Jay Rock & Kendrick, he obviously must have skills. The kick drums on this beat are on some next level shit when listened to with the Beats By Dre.

http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?fn=chnjt5n8znwk&type=4&skin=omega
Download: ScHoolboy Q – Blessed (feat. Kendrick Lamar) [prod. Dave Free]

2. Avicii & NERVO – You’re Gonna Love Again

Album: N/A
Producer: Avicii

Play this at your next party. Trust me. It’s only the first month of 2012 and the party song of the summer has already dropped. Please stop sleeping on this. You’ll be hearing this on the radio, so stay ahead of the crowd and download now.

http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?fn=2afsfhcyuy1h&type=4&skin=omega
Download: Avicii & NERVO – You’re Gonna Love Again

1. Rick Ross – Stay Schemin’ (feat. Drake & French Montana)

Album: Rich Forever
Producer: The Beat Bully

Of course this had to be the top song. I mean yeah it’s fire, but the relevance of this track in retrospect of hip hop is greater then that. Drake had let shots off against Common, who has decades of hip hop experience and everyone was waiting for a huge G.O.O.D. Music vs. YMCMB beef. Although that probably won’t happen, it kept everyone excited to see what would come of this tussle.

http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?fn=c1bbo96k65zk&type=4&skin=omega
Download: Rick Ross – Stay Schemin’ (feat. Drake & French Montana) [prod. The Beat Bully]

Download all 15 songs here: Top 15 Songs of January 2012

Top 10 Albums of 2011

Well this is the final post in our “Top of 2011” series. We’ve put in a ton of work into these posts so I’m hoping you guys have been enjoying them. We’re gonna end the year with our Top Album list. There’s definitely been more then 10 dope albums (obviously), but these are our personal favorites and ones that you guys need to listen to. Hit the jump and check it out.

Previous: Top Songs | Top 10 Mixtapes

10. Yelawolf – Radioactive

Emerging from the backwoods of Alabama, Yelawolf dove headfirst into the mainstream world by signing to Shady Records this year. Yelawolf has built his career off of various tours based around the success of his Trunk Muzik mixtape. 2011 saw his debut album in Radioactive under Shady Records and Eminem. This album was an ode to Yelawolf’s Southern roots, featuring guest appearances by Lil’ Jon, Killer Mike, and Mystikal. “Let’s Roll” and “Growing Up In The Gutter” show two different perspectives on life in the South. Radioactive was a very deep and at times a dark look into the esoteric artist which is Yelawolf.

9. Tech N9ne – All 6’s & 7’s

What a year for Tech N9ne. He released two solid albums, continued to fine tune his Strange Music label, and made the biggest national impact of his very long independent career. His first release of 2011, All 6’s & 7’s, had a wide variety of guest features. Busta Rhymes, Twista, Snoop Dogg, Lil’ Wayne, E-40 and T-Pain all made appearances on this 24-track collection. Tech N9ne is really one of the founders of the modern independent movement, so expect him to continue to tour and put out quality music for his cult-like following of loyal fans, the Technicians.

8. Evidence – Cats & Dogs

Dilated Peoples are one of the staple groups of West coast underground rap. At the lead throughout their career has been rapper/producer Evidence. Recently, Evidence has emerged into the spotlight with a new album and tours all around the country. The production on Cats & Dogs is flawless. It’s easy when you have The Alchemist and DJ Premier producing multiple tracks. Evidence proves his belonging as a rapper, rhyming alongside legends such as Raekwon, Prodigy and Aesop Rock. Also, check out the music video for “To Be Continued…”; Evidence films himself rapping while riding a roller coaster at Six Flags.

7. Phonte – Charity Starts At Home

Though not a new artist by any means, Phonte released his debut solo album this year. Gaining underground success with both Little Brother and The Foreign Exchange, Phonte has made the crossover from rapping, to singing, and now back to rapping temporarily. Tigallo has always been under appreciated, and Charity Starts At Home really showcases a career’s worth of skills. This album really encompasses the “blue-collar worker” and “family man” persona that we have seen throughout Phonte’s rapping career. With production by 9th Wonder, long time Little Brother fans and newly introduced Phonte fans will enjoy the first, and probably last, solo album from ‘Te.

6. Big Sean – Finally Famous

Simply being around Kanye West is an easy recipe for success. Just like Kid Cudi and Pusha T as a solo artist previously did, Big Sean grew from under West’s wing into one of the “rookies” of the year. Finally Famous gained a lot of initial exposure through the single “My Last” featuring Chris Brown. However, continued success came through the party/club song of the year in “Dance (A$$)”. Big Sean took a huge step in the right direction with this release, and it will be interesting to see how he tops this effort now with an even bigger fan base and more eyes watching in 2012.

5. J. Cole – Cole World: The Sideline Story

“Finally!” was the general consensus when word came out that J. Cole was releasing his debut album this year. Two years after being signed to Roc Nation, Cole did not disappoint with Cole World: The Sideline Story. “This is for all the fans that waited” are the first words Cole drops on “Nobody’s Perfect”. Though rare, there are still a few artists out there who produce a big majority of their own music. J. Cole is one of the newest dual-threat artists carrying that torch. “Mr. Nice Watch” and “Rise & Shine” are two examples of his advancing skills as a producer.

4. Common – The Dreamer/The Believer

2011 was a year for new artists to shine, and veteran artists to resurface and prove they still belong. Common definitely put out one of the strongest offerings of the year, even though it just dropped on December 20. The Dreamer/The Believer is arguably in the same category as his classic album Be. Produced entirely by No I.D., this album flowed with a jazzy and instrumental sound behind the strong output of Common’s lyrics. Songs like “Sweet” and “Ghetto Dreams” may remind listeners of vintage Common Sense, while “The Dreamer” and “Gold” are contemporary tracks which are very relevant to today’s culture.

3. Eminem & Royce Da 5’9″ – Hell: The Sequel

Anything Eminem puts out is going to sell, that’s a proven fact. However, it’s been a long time since we heard him rap like this throughout an entire project. Bad Meets Evil sparked nostalgic feelings for Eminem fans and brought Royce Da 5’9″ into national spotlight (which was very long overdue). The pair traded fiery verses throughout the entire EP. Notably in “The Reunion”, the two rappers share the story of how they overcame their previous differences and linked up again. “Lighters” was a national hit, while “I’m On Everything” was a whimsical flashback to Eminem’s days of blonde hair, white t-shirts, and sweatpants.

2. Kendrick Lamar – Section.80

It’s not often that a digital album gets critical recognition, but a huge exception was made for Section.80. Kendrick Lamar is easily one of the most talented rappers in the game already before hitting age 25. Section.80 tells various stories revealing the trials in which an “80’s Baby” would go through, such as the Reagan Era, California gang activity, and the trap of drug culture. Lamar paints a perfect picture of all these things in a very cohesive manner, implementing three different themes throughout the album: evils, vices, and pains.

1. Jay-Z & Kanye West – Watch The Throne

Easily the most talked about album of the year, Watch The Throne backed up all the hype with quality sound from two of the biggest artists in the genre. Jay-Z sounded as hungry as ever on tracks like “Welcome to the Jungle” and “Who Gonna Stop Me”, while Kanye West dropped the most popular line of the year on “N*ggas in Paris” when he asked “What she order?” Watch The Throne featured guest production by the RZA, The Neptunes, Swizz Beatz, and a host of others. Among all the new artists who put out albums this year, it was two veterans in Jay and Kanye to drop a true gem in the middle of this summer.

Well that’s it for our “Top of 2011” posts. We at Straight Fresh hope you guys all have a great New Year and as for 2012, you know where to find the hottest music first.

Top 10 Mixtapes of 2011

Although the physical cassette tape isn’t relevant anymore, the concept of a mixtape is something that is and will always be a critical part in hip hop culture. 2011 saw some pretty dope releases, but there are a bunch of tapes that really gave people an opportunity to tell the world who they are and what they have to offer. Hit the jump to check out our Top 10 Mixtape releases of the past 12 months.

10. 2 Chainz – Codeine Cowboy

Key Features: Busta Rhymes, CyHi Da Prynce, Bun B, Vado, Young Jeezy, Big K.R.I.T.
Key Producers: Lex Luger, Drumma Boy, Mike Will

http://www.datpiff.com/embed/mixtape/ma169295/

Download: Link 1 (.zip) | Link 2 (.torrent)

9. Stalley – Lincoln Way Nights

Key Features: Rashad, John Mayer
Key Producers: Rashad

http://www.datpiff.com/embed/mixtape/m636bcae/

Download: Link 1 (.zip) | Link 2 (.torrent)

8. Pusha T – Fear of God

Key Features: Rick Ross, Ab-Liva, 50 Cent
Key Producers: Hit Boy, Tha Bizness, Nottz, The Neptunes, Kanye West

http://www.datpiff.com/embed/mixtape/m6527f1a/

Download: Link 1 (.zip) | Link 2 (.torrent)

7. Curren$y & Alchemist – Covert Coup

Key Producers: Alchemist
Key Features: Fiend, Prodigy, Freddie Gibbs, Smoke DZA

http://www.datpiff.com/embed/mixtape/m660579e/

Download: Link 1 (.zip) | Link 2 (.torrent)

6. Freddie Gibbs – Cold Day In Hell

Key Features: Alley Boy, 2 Chainz, Young Jeezy, Dom Kennedy, Juicy J, Freeway
Key Producers: J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, The Olympicks, Big K.R.I.T.

http://www.datpiff.com/embed/mixtape/mfec419b/

Download: Link 1 (.zip) | Link 2 (.torrent)

5. Elzhi – Elmatic

Key Features: Royce Da 5’9″
Key Producers: Will Sessions

http://www.datpiff.com/embed/mixtape/m13b91f8/

Download: Link 1 (.zip) | Link 2 (.torrent)

4. B.o.B – EPIC: Every Play Is Crucial

Key Features: Meek Mill, Roscoe Dash, 2 Chainz, Playboy Tre, Mos Def, Big K.R.I.T., T.I., Bun B, Eminem, Future, Trae Tha Truth, Lil’ Wayne
Key Producers: Jim Jonsin, Dr. Luke

http://www.datpiff.com/embed/mixtape/mb866792/

Download: Link 1 (.zip) | Link 2 (.torrent)

3. Danny Brown – XXX

Key Features: Dopehead, Chip$
Key Producers: Paul White, Skywlkr, Quelle, Frank Dukes

Download: Stream | Link 1 (.zip) | Link 2 (.zip)

2. XV – Zero Heroes

Key Features: Pusha T, Kendrick Lamar, Vado, CyHi Da Prynce, Donnis, Patrick Stump
Key Producers: Just Blaze, Seven, J. Cole, Omen, The Awesome Sound

http://www.datpiff.com/embed/mixtape/m1edb7ff/

Download: Link 1 (.zip) | Link 2 (.torrent)

1. Big K.R.I.T. – Returnof4eva

Key Features: David Banner, Chamillionaire, Ludacris, Bun B
Key Producers: Big K.R.I.T.

http://www.datpiff.com/embed/mixtape/mc8fbab3/

Download: Link 1 (.zip) | Link 2 (.torrent)

Thanks again for all the support over the last few days with the end of the year lists. Is your favorite mixtape missing? Let us know what you guys were listening to this year in the comment section. And keep in mind that our Top 10 Albums of 2011 list will be dropping tomorrow.

Top 100 Songs of 2011: #25-1

The grand finale of #Top100List is finally here. You guys will get to see what the best hip hop song of 2011 one is. Not to mention some songs you overlooked when they originally dropped. There will be individual download links for each song and a .zip with all 25 songs, thus completing the 100-1 collection. Tune in tomorrow for the Top 10 Mixtapes of 2011 list, which is going to be interesting to say the least. Hit the cut and enjoy!

Previous: Part 1 (100-76) | Part 2 (75-51) | Part 3 (50-26)

25. Big K.R.I.T. – Free My Soul

Producer: Big K.R.I.T.
Album: Returnof4eva
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5271383&type=4
[Download]

24. XV – Awesome (feat. Pusha T)

Producer: Seven
Album: Zero Heroes
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5250624&type=4
[Download] [Video]

23. Bad Meets Evil – Fast Lane

Producer: Supa Dups, Eminem, JG
Album: Hell: The Sequel
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5250609&type=4
[Download] [Video]

22. Danny Brown – XXX

Producer: Frank Dukes
Album: XXX
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5250485&type=4
[Download]

21. Yelawolf – Hard White (Remix) (feat. Lil’ Jon, T.I. & Slaughterhouse)

Producer: Tha Hydrox
Album: N/A
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5250447&type=4
[Download]

20. Trae Tha Truth – I’m On (feat. Lupe Fiasco, Big Boi, Wale, Wiz Khalifa & MDMA)

Producer: CyFyre
Album: Street King
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5250419&type=4
[Download]

19. Maybach Music Group – Ima Boss (feat. Meek Mill & Rick Ross)

Producer: Jahlil Beats
Album: Self Made Vol. 1
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5250405&type=4
[Download] [Video]

18. Jay-Z & Kanye West – Otis

Producer: Kanye West
Album: Watch The Throne
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5250380&type=4
[Download] [Video]

17. Bad Meets Evil – Welcome 2 Hell

Producer: Havoc, Magnedo7
Album: Hell: The Sequel
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5250315&type=4
[Download]

16. Pusha T – Amen (feat. Kanye West & Young Jeezy)

Producer: Shawty Redd
Album: Fear Of God II: Let Us Pray
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5250310&type=4
[Download]

15. Wale – Bait

Producer: Tone P
Album: Ambition
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5250293&type=4
[Download] [Video]

14. Common – Ghetto Dreams (feat. Nas)

Producer: No I.D.
Album: The Dreamer/The Believer
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5250276&type=4
[Download] [Video]

13. Eminem – Shady  2.0 Boys (feat. Yelawolf & Slaughterhouse)

Producer:Will Power, Eminem, K.P.
Album: N/A
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5250265&type=4
[Download]

12. Childish Gambino – Backpackers

Producer: Donald Glover, Ludwig Goransson
Album: Camp
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5250251&type=4
[Download]

11. Kendrick Lamar – HiiiPower

Producer: J. Cole
Album: Section.80
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5250239&type=4
[Download] [Video]

10. Frank Ocean – Swim Good

Producer: Midi Mafia
Album: Nostalgia, ULTRA
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5250226&type=4
[Download] [Video]

9. Royce Da 5’9″ – Legendary (feat. Travis Barker)

Producer: Eminem, The Futuristiks, Luis Resto
Album: Success Is Certain
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5250209&type=4
[Download]

8. Kendrick Lamar – ADHD

Producer: Sounwave
Album: Section.80
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5250171&type=4
[Download] [Video]

7. Tech N9ne – Worldwide Choppers (feat. Yelawolf, Busta Rhymes, Twista, Ceza, JL B.Hood, Twisted Insane & D-Loc)

Producer: Seven
Album: All 6’s & 7’s
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5250141&type=4
[Download]

6. Jay-Z & Kanye West – Niggas In Paris

Producer: Hit-Boy, Kanye West, Mike Dean
Album: Watch The Throne
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5250121&type=4
[Download]

5. J. Cole – Lost Ones

Producer: J. Cole
Album: Cole Word: The Sideline Story
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5250104&type=4
[Download]

4. Jay-Z & Kanye West – Gotta Have It

Producer: The Neptunes & Kanye West
Album: Watch The Throne
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5250079&type=4
[Download]

3. Big K.R.I.T. – The Vent

Producer: Big K.R.I.T.
Album: Return Of4 Eva
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5240357&type=4
[Download] [Video]

2. Eminem, Slaughterhouse & Yelawolf – Shady BET Cypher

Producer: N/A
Album: N/A
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=3880222&type=4
[Download] [Video]

1. XV – When We’re Done

Producer: Seven
Album: Zero Heroes
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5240336&type=4
[Download] [Video]

StraightFresh Top Songs #25-1 (.zip): [Download]

I appreciate everyone’s support over the past few days with this endeavor. Now that you guys have the complete list, we’ll be interested in hearing your feedback. Check back for our Top 10 Mixtapes of 2011 list tomorrow morning.

Top 100 Songs of 2011: #50-26

We already gotten through half the countdown, but no worries we still got a bunch of fire left for you guys to check out. Tomorrow we will announce the final part of the four day series so make sure to check back for that. All songs have download links, with a .zip at the end containing all 25. Enjoy!

Previous: Part 1 (100-76) | Part 2 (75-51)

50. Kendrick Lamar – Fuck Your Ethnicity

Producer: THC
Album: Section.80
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5274510&type=4
[Download]

49. Wale – Slight Work (feat. Big Sean)

Producer: Diplo
Album: Ambition
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=4058770&type=4
[Download]

48. Roc Marciano – Emeralds

Producer: Arch Druids
Album: Marcberg: Reloaded
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5274517&type=4
[Download]

47. Yelawolf – Hard White (Up In The Club) (feat. Lil’ Jon)

Producer: Tha Hydrox
Album: Radioactive
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5274525&type=4
[Download] [Video]

46. YC – Racks On Racks (Remix) (feat. Young Jeezy, Big Sean, CyHi Da Prynce, Bun B, B.o.B, Cory Mo, Cory Gunz, Nelly, Trae Tha Truth, Waka Flocka Flame, Wale, Wiz Khalifa & Yo Gotti)

Producer: Sonny Digital
Album: N/A
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5274542&type=4
[Download] [Video]

45. Pusha T – Body Work (feat. French Montana, Juicy J & Meek Mill)

Producer: Rico Beats
Album: Fear of God II: Let Us Pray
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=3710696&type=4
[Download]

44. Action Bronson – Shiraz

Producer: Tommy Mas
Album: Dr. Lecter
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5274751&type=4
[Download] [Video]

43. Wale – Ambition (feat. Rick Ross & Meek Mill)

Producer: T-Minus
Album: Ambition
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=4094040&type=4
[Download]

42. Tyler, The Creator – Yonkers

Producer: Tyler, The Creator
Album: Goblin
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5274568&type=4
[Download] [Video]

41. The Weeknd – The Zone (feat. Drake)

Producer: Doc McKinney & Illangelo
Album: Thursday
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=3159139&type=4
[Download]

40. DJ Khaled – I’m On One (feat. Drake, Lil’ Wayne & Rick Ross)

Producer: T-Minus
Album: We The Best Forever
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5274582&type=4
[Download] [Video]

39. Statik Selektah – Never A Dull Moment (feat. Action Bronson, Bun B & Termanology)

Producer: Statik Selektah
Album: Population Control
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=3796554&type=4
[Download] [Video]

38. Drake – Lord Knows (feat. Rick Ross)

Producer: Just Blaze
Album: Take Care
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=4267263&type=4
[Download]

37. CyHi Da Prynce – Bulletproof (feat. Yelawolf)

Producer: J. Rob
Album: Royal Flush 2
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=2550871&type=4
[Download]

36. Game – The City (feat. Kendrick Lamar)

Producer: Cool & Dre
Album: The R.E.D. Album
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=3126174&type=4
[Download]

35. Jay-Z & Kanye West – New Day

Producer: Kanye West, RZA & Mike Dean
Album: Watch The Throne
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5274624&type=4
[Download]

34. Yelawolf – Animal (feat. Fefe Dobson)

Producer: Diplo & Borgore
Album: Radioactive
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=4437033&type=4
[Download]

33. DOOMSTARKS – Victory Lap

Producer: DOOM & Madlib
Album: Swift & Changeable
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5274629&type=4
[Download]

32. Big Sean – 100 Keys (feat. Rick Ross & Pusha T)

Producer: Hilton & Brian Wright
Album: Finally Famous
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5306713&type=4
[Download]

31. XV – All For Me (feat. CyHi Da Prynce, Vado & Erin Christine)

Producer: Omen
Album: Zero Heroes
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5274635&type=4
[Download] [Video]

30. Lil’ Wayne – She Will (feat. Drake)

Producer: T-Minus
Album: Tha Carter IV
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5274641&type=4
[Download]

29. Machine Gun Kelly – Half Naked & Almost Famous

Producer: N/A
Album: Rage Pack
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=1803619&type=4
[Download]

28. Wiz Khalifa – Gang Bang (feat. Big Sean)

Producer: Lex Luger
Album: Cabin Fever
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=955125&type=4
[Download]

27. Pharoahe Monche – Assassins (feat. Jean Grae & Royce Da 5’9″)

Producer: M-Phazes
Album: W.A.R. (We Are Renegades)
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5274658&type=4
[Download]

26. Meek Mill – Ima Boss (Remix) (feat. Rick Ross, Lil’ Wayne, Birdman, Swizz Beatz, DJ Khaled & T.I.)

Producer: Jahlil Beats
Album: N/A
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5250551&type=4
[Download]

StraightFresh Top Songs #50-26 (.zip): [Download]

Only a quarter left to go. And these 25 will be the most interesting for sure. Tomorrow at 11 AM we will finish the countdown.

Top 100 Songs of 2011: #75-51

Welcome to Day 2 of the #Top100List countdown. You guys saw the lower quarter of the best songs, now things get a little more interesting as we climb higher into the list. As was the case before, there are individual download links, and a .zip file at the bottom to make downloading more convenient. Check back tomorrow for songs 50-26.

Previous: Part 1 (100-76)

75. L.E.P. Bogus Boys – Rush Hour (feat. Meek Mill)

Producer: J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League
Album: Now Or Neva
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5255680&type=4
[Download]

74. Jean Grae – Casebaskets

Producer: Boogie Blind
Album: Cookies Or Comas
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5255685&type=4
[Download]

73. Freddie Gibbs & Madlib – Thuggin’

Producer: Madlib
Album: Thuggin’ EP
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5255690&type=4
[Download]

72. J. Cole – Can’t Get Enough (feat. Trey Songz)

Producer: Brian Kidd
Album: Cole World: The Sideline Story
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=2907079&type=4
[Download] [Video]

71. Jay Rock – Hood Gone Love It (feat. Kendrick Lamar)

Producer: J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League
Album: Follow Me Home
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5255713&type=4
[Download] [Video]

70. Kendrick Lamar – Rigamortis

Producer: Willie B
Album: Section.80
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5255730&type=4
[Download] [Video]

69. J. Cole – Nobody’s Perfect (feat. Missy Elliott)

 

Producer: J. Cole
Album: Cole World: The Sideline Story
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=3559012&type=4
[Download]

68. Evidence – Late For The Sky (feat. Slug & Aesop Rock)

Producer: Sid Roams, Ethan Browne & Evidence
Album: Cats and Dogs
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5255795&type=4
[Download]

67. Ludacris – Intro

Producer: Tone Mason
Album: 1.21 Gigawatts: Back To The First Time
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5255853&type=4
[Download]

66. Murs & Ski Beatz – Animal Style

Producer: Ski Beatz
Album: Love & Rockets Vol. 1: The Transformationhttp://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5255866&type=4
[Download]

65. Travis Barker – If You Want To (feat. Lupe Fiasco & Pharrell)

Producer: The Neptunes
Album: Give The Drummer Some
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5255883&type=4
[Download]

64. Yelawolf – Get Way (feat. Shawty Fatt & Mystikal)

Producer: Phonix Beats
Album: Radioactive
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5255912&type=4
[Download]

63. Phonte – The Good Fight

Producer: 9th Wonder
Album: Charity Starts At Home
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5255930&type=4
[Download]

62. Rihanna – We Found Love (feat. Calvin Harris)

Producer: Calvin Harris
Album: Talk That Talk
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5268310&type=4
[Download] [Video]

61. B.o.B – Epic (feat. Playboy Tre & Meek Mill)

Producer: Lil’ C
Album: E.P.I.C. (Every Play Is Critical)
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=3511144&type=4
[Download] [Video]

60. Smoke DZA – Notorious (feat. Fiend & Big Sant)

Producer: N/A
Album: Rolling Stoned
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5255976&type=4
[Download]

59. Crooked I – Drum Murder (feat. Horseshoe G.A.N.G.)

Producer: N/A
Album: In None We Trust: The Prelude EP
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5255979&type=4
[Download] [Video]

58. Mac Miller – Donald Trump

Producer: Sap
Album: Best Day Ever
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5255987&type=4
[Download] [Video]

57. Elzhi – Memory Lane

Producer: Will Sessions
Album: Elmatic
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5255989&type=4
[Download] [Video]

56. Dom Kennedy – New Jeeps (feat. Asher Roth & Sir Michael Rocks)

Producer: Chuck Inglish
Album: From The Westside With Love II
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=2564612&type=4
[Download]

55. Apathy – Check To Check

Producer: Evidence
Album: Honkey Kong
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5256012&type=4
[Download]

54. Ace Hood – Shit Done Got Real (feat. Busta Rhymes & Yelawolf)

Producer: The Renegades
Album: The Statement 2
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=4798681&type=4
[Download]

53. Random Axe – Chewbacca (feat. Roc Marciano)

Producer: Black Milk
Album: Random Axe
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5256022&type=4
[Download]

52. Common – Blue Sky

Producer: No I.D.
Album: The Dreamer/The Believer
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5256031&type=4
[Download] [Video]

51. Maybach Music Group – Pandemonium (feat. Rick Ross, Wale & Meek Mill)

Producer: Lee Major
Album: Self Made Vol. 1
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5256068&type=4
[Download] [Video]

StraightFresh Top Songs #75-51 (.zip): [Download]

We keep it rolling tomorrow with 50-26. Check back to see who makes the list.

Top 100 Songs of 2011: #100-76

As 2011 comes to an end, we’ve been privileged enough to see a wide range of dope music, from all kinds of sub-genres of hip hop. The creation of this list was much tougher then I initially expected, and it took all three of us days to comprise what we think is a comprehensive and complete list of all the material released in the past 365 days.

We are interested in hearing what you guys think about what we’ve come up with, so go ahead and leave your thoughts in the comment section. There are individual download links for each song, in addition to a .zip file at the bottom of the post, containing all 25 joints. Tune in for the next segment (#75-51) coming tomorrow.

100. Future – Tony Montana (feat. Drake)

Producer: Will A Fool
Album: Pluto
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=2712125&type=4
[Download] [Video]

99. Terius Nash (The-Dream) – Ghetto (feat. Big Sean)

Producer: The-Dream
Album: 1977
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5250670&type=4
[Download] [Video]

98. Lil’ Wayne – Outro (feat. Bun B, Nas, Shyne & Busta Rhymes)

Producer: Willy Will
Album: Tha Carter IV
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=3222491&type=4
[Download]

97. Big Sean – Don’t Tell Me You Love Me

Producer: No I.D. & Mike Posner
Album: Finally Famous
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5250698&type=4
[Download]

96. Evidence – Fame (feat. Prodigy & Roc Marciano)

Producer: Charli Brown
Album: Cats & Dogs
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=3342570&type=4
[Download]

95. David Banner & 9th Wonder – Slow Down (feat. Heather Victoria)

Producer: 9th Wonder
Album: Death of A Pop Star
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=3431403&type=4
[Download] [Video]

94. Chevy Woods – Crazy (feat. Wiz Khalifa)

Producer: Big Jerm
Album: The Cookout
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5267333&type=4
[Download]

93. Royce Da 5’9″ – Second Place

Producer: DJ Premier
Album: Success Is Certain
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=2159170&type=4
[Download]

92. Statik Selektah & Freddie Gibbs – Rap Money (feat. Daz)

Producer: Statik Selektah
Album: Lord Giveth, Lord Taketh Away
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5250810&type=4
[Download] [Video]

91. Kreayshawn – Gucci Gucci

Producer: DJ Two Stacks & Adeptus
Album: Life With Loopy
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5250827&type=4
[Download] [Video]

90. Drake – The Motto (feat. Lil’ Wayne)

Producer: T-Minus
Album: Take Care
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=4158859&type=4
[Download] [Video]

89. A$AP Rocky – Purple Swag

Producer: A$AP Ty Beats
Album: N/A
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5250854&type=4
[Download] [Video]

88. Maybach Music Group – Fitted Cap (feat. Wale, Meek Mill, Rick Ross & J. Cole)

Producer: Beat Billionaire
Album: Self Made Vol. 1
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5251264&type=4
[Download]

87. 2 Chainz – Spend It (Remix) (feat. T.I.)

Producer: Drumma Boy
Album: T.R.U. REALigion
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=3700589&type=4
[Download]

86. Wiz Khalifa – The Race

Producer: I.D. Labs
Album: Rolling Papers
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5250913&type=4
[Download]

85. Young Jeezy – Waiting

Producer: Lil’ Lody
Album: Thug Motivation 103: Hustlerz Ambition
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5250928&type=4
[Download]

84. T.I. – I’m Flexin’ (feat. Big K.R.I.T.)

Producer: Big K.R.I.T.
Album: Trouble Man
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=3701418&type=4
[Download] [Video]

83. J. Cole – Rise & Shine

Producer: J. Cole
Album: Cole World: The Sideline Story
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5250978&type=4
[Download]

82. Drake – Headlines

Producer: Boi-1da & 40
Album: Take Care
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=2955235&type=4
[Download] [Video]

81. Machine Gun Kelly – Wild Boy (feat. Waka Flocka Flame)

Producer: GB Hitz
Album: Rage Pack
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5251031&type=4
[Download] [Video]

80.Tinie Tempah – Till I’m Gone (Remix) (feat. Pusha T, Jim Jones & Wiz Khalifa)

Producer: Stargate
Album: Happy Birthday EP
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5251872&type=4
[Download]

79. Foster The People – Pumped Up Kicks (DJ Reflex Remix) (feat. Kendrick Lamar)

Producer: DJ Reflex
Album: N/A
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=3404889&type=4
[Download]

78. Big K.R.I.T. – Dreamin’

Producer: Big K.R.I.T.
Album: Returnof4eva
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5251128&type=4
[Download] [Video]

77. Wiz Khalifa – Phone Numbers (feat. Trae Tha Truth & Big Sean)

Producer: Drumma Boy
Album: Cabin Fever
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5251138&type=4
[Download]

76. Reef The Lost Cauze – Time Zones

Producer: Snowgoons
Album: Your Favorite MC
http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?id=5251151&type=4
[Download]

StraightFresh Top Songs #100-76 (.zip): [Download]

And that’s just the warm up. Make sure you check back tomorrow for the next segment of StraightFresh’s Top 100 Songs of 2011 and leave feedback in the C-section.

Top 15 Songs of November 2011

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. We here at SF.net are glad to present the Top 15 songs that were released over the past month. Disclaimer: these are my personal favorites. But leave your complaints or additions in the C-section below. There are also a bunch of dope mixtapes and albums that dropped (or leaked) over the past 30 or so days, that shouldn’t be overlooked:

Notable Album Releases:

Pusha T – Fear of God II: Let Us Pray
Mac Miller – Blue Slide Park
Drake – Take Care
Childish Gambino – Camp
Rihanna- Talk That Talk
Idle Warship (Talib Kweli x Res) – Habits of the Heart
Locksmith – Embedded
Mary J. Blige – My Life II…The Journey Continues (Act I)
Yelawolf – Radioactive
Mobb Deep – Black Cocaine EP
Jet Life – Jet World Order
M.O.P. – Sparta
Trey Songz – Inevitable EP
Ruff Ryders – Past, Present, Future
The Roots – Undun

Notable Mixtape Releases:

Trey Songz – Anticipation 2 x #LemmeHolDatBeat2
2 Chainz – T.R.U. REALigion
Nipsey Hussle – The Marathon Continues
Mack Maine & Birdman – Billionaire Minds
Omen – Afraid of Heights
Lloyd Banks – Cold Corner 2
Eddie Caine – Aqua 8’s & Heartaches
Slim The Mobster – War Music
PUSH! Montana – When PUSH! Comes To Shove Vol. 2
Ludacris – 1.21 Gigawatts: Back To The First Time
Fred The Godson – City of God
Mike Posner – The Layover
Lupe Fiasco – Friend of the People
Vado – Slime Flu 2
B.o.B. – EPIC (Every Play Is Crucial)

With that said, hit the jump to check out my Top 15 Songs of November ’11. There are individual download links for each song and a .zip file at the bottom of the post with all 15 songs.

15. Drake – The Real Her (feat. Lil’ Wayne & Andre 3000) [prod. 40]

Album: Take Care

It was pretty hard to narrow down my favorite joints from Drake’s sophomore offering. If you haven’t listened to it by now, go to iTunes and get it. In the case of this track, and in most of the Wayne featured songs on this list, if he was omitted, the song would be the same, if not better. 3K keeps things interesting tho.

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Drake – The Real Her (feat. Lil’ Wayne & Andre 3000) [prod. 40]

14. DJ Drama – Ain’t No Way Around It (Remix) (feat. Future, Big Boi & Young Jeezy) [prod. Mike Will]

Album: N/A

A remix to a track on Dram’s Third Power album, which happened to have hot ass verses from Big Boi and Jeezy. Future can kick 89% of a rock.

http://on.hulkcdn.com/static/embed.swf
DJ Drama – Ain’t No Way Around It (Remix) (feat. Future, Big Boi & Young Jeezy) [prod. Mike Will]

13. Birdman & Mack Maine – B Boyz (feat. Kendrick Lamar & Ace Hood)

Album: Billionaire Minds

K-Dot was on his “Stay Wide Awake” Eminem flow on this shit smfh. Killed it. Everybody else was average but the production was great.

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Birdman & Mack Maine – B Boyz (feat. Kendrick Lamar & Ace Hood)

12. T-Pain – Bang Bang  Pow Pow (feat. Lil’ Wayne) [prod. T-Minus]

Album: rEVOLVEr

I actually don’t mind Wayne in this song…but he dropped the line “I go so hard, they call me go-so-hard” and decided we had to get him the fuck outta here. Another dope ass beat from T-Minus, he’s killing it lately.

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T-Pain – Bang Bang  Pow Pow (feat. Lil’ Wayne) [prod. T-Minus]

11. Childish Gambino – Heartbeat

Album: Camp

Donald’s harmonizing compliments the bars he drops on this stand out track from Camp. The whole album was really good, definitely top 3 projects released this month.

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Childish Gambino – Heartbeat

10. PUSH! Montana – Last of the Mohicans! (feat. Maino)

Album: When PUSH! Comes To Shove 2

A lot of people talked about this release on Twitter, but PUSH! sent me an email and I thought I should just d-load it and give it a listen. Really dope tape. Maino kills his verse. I’ll be looking forward to the next installment in the series.

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PUSH! Montana – Last of the Mohicans! (feat. Maino)

09. Mary J. Blige – Feel Inside (feat. Nas) [prod. Jerry Wonda]

Album: My Life II…The Journey Continues (Act 1)

The “Triumph” sample on the beat is insane, plus Nasir sounds hungry as hell. MJB had a bunch of hip hop features on her album, but this is the only joint that caught my attention.

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Mary J. Blige – Feel Inside (feat. Nas) [prod. Jerry Wonda]

08. Rihanna – Talk That Talk (feat. Jay-Z) [prod. StarGate]

Album: Talk That Talk

These two tried to recreate the magic of  “Umbrella” but actually came up with something better. Should make a good 3rd single off the album, considering “We Found Love” and “You Da One” are both fire.

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Rihanna – Talk That Talk (feat. Jay-Z) [prod. StarGate]

07. Drake – Take Care (feat. Rihanna) [prod. Jamie xx & 40]

Album: Take Care

Ri-Ri and Drake really do make a dope duo smh. One of my favorite songs off his album.

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Drake – Take Care (feat. Rihanna) [prod. Jamie xx & 40]

06. Jet Life – Money Piles (feat. Trademark Da Skydiver, Young Roddy & Street Wiz)

Album: Jet World Order

Curren$y put a little compilation together with all his Jet Life buddies, and the result is a bunch of chill ass songs. The production on this is insane, Spitta really knows how to pick beats that conform to his style.

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Jet Life – Money Piles (feat. Trademark Da Skydiver, Young Roddy & Street Wiz)

05. Drake – Lord Knows (feat. Rick Ross) [prod. Just Blaze]

Album: Take Care


Shit this beat is heeeeavy. Sounds like something that belongs on Watch The Throne. Big ups to Just Blaze on this, perfect addition to Take Care.

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Drake – Lord Knows (feat. Rick Ross) [prod. Just Blaze]

04. Yelawolf – Animal (feat. Fefe Dobson)

Album: Radioactive

I’m sorry to say it, but Fefe Dobson really does make this song. The hook & female vocals are >>>>>>. If you’re wondering where the Eminem song is, Gangsta Boo and her ghetto ass aura made that song go from sick to average at best. However, Yelawolf’s album as a whole is really good.

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Yelawolf – Animal (feat. Fefe Dobson)

03. Ludacris – Intro [prod. Tone Mason]

Album: 1.21 Gigawatts: Back To The First Time

Damn Luda, why waste a fuckin FIRE beat like this on a mixtape. But not even a mixtape, but an “Intro” track. This is like some Jay-Z “Dynasty Intro” shit smfh. And Luda drops like a quick verse on it and lets it ride out like it’s not the hottest beat on his tape….

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Ludacris – Intro [prod. Tone Mason]

02. Meek Mill – Ima Boss (Remix) (feat. Rick Ross, Lil’ Wayne, Birdman, Fabolous, Swizz Beatz & T.I.)

Album: N/A

If you took off Swizz & Wayne, this might be the remix of the year. And it should have been for the amount of time we had to wait for it. Rick Ross & T.I. have the stand out verses to me….#KingBack.

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Meek Mill – Ima Boss (Remix) (feat. Rick Ross, Lil’ Wayne, Birdman, Fabolous, Swizz Beatz & T.I.)

01. Yelawolf – Hard White (Remix) (feat. T.I. & Slaughterhouse)

Album: N/A

I feel bad for all the hip hop artists out there that had to hear this and realize nothing they do will measure up smh. T.I. starts of the joint slow, but once Yelawolf’s dark, violent verse finished and Crook came in with the double time bars, I realized shit just got real non-fiction. Shady 2.0 is nothing to be fucked with.

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Yelawolf – Hard White (Remix) (feat. T.I. & Slaughterhouse)

That’s all for this month. Check back with us at the end of December. We’ll be having the Top 100 songs of the year, in addition to the best albums and mixtapes. Shit’s gonna be ill. Hit the download link below for all of the Top 15 songs of November.

StraightFresh: Top 15 Songs of November

#WILTN Black Milk – Deadly Medley (feat. Royce Da 5’9" & Elzhi) (Video) [prod. Black Milk]

The second “What I’m Listening To Now” segment is right here. My boy @GleamsATM brought this song back to my attention when he rhymed over the instrumental. I didn’t know there was a vid for it, but both the visuals/verses/beat are all dope as fuck. It’s off of Black Milk’s Album of the Year. Download link for the mp3 is after the cut.

Download: #WILTN Black Milk – Deadly Medley (feat. Royce Da 5’9″ & Elzhi) [prod. Black Milk]

Top 15 Songs of October 2011

As we roll into the last 2 struggle months of 2011, I’ve got my top 15 joints that got dropped in the past 31 days. Wale dropped his album. A few dope mixtapes from Machine Gun Kelly & Immortal technique were released. But for those who haven’t been keeping up, I got the list for you after the cut. Each song has individual download links, and there is a .zip file at the bottom of the post for those wanting all 15 songs. Enjoy.

Previous: Top 15 Songs of September 2011

15. Taio Cruz – Hangover (feat. Flo Rida) [prod. Dr. Luke]

I’m not sure when the original makings of this song dropped, prolly a few months ago, but the official finished version was released a few weeks back. I know that Flo Rida & Taio Cruz make straight bitch made songs, but this is catch AF and will definitely be heard at parties and shit.

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Download: Taio Cruz – Hangover (feat. Flo Rida) [prod. Dr. Luke]


14. Machine Gun Kelly – Warning Shot (feat. Livvi Franc)

Rage Pack was the first full length project that I heard from MGK. Definitely a few stand out tracks on there, including this one. I’ll be looking forward to his future shit.

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Download: Machine Gun Kelly – Warning Shot (feat. Livvi Franc)


13. Kanye West & Jay-Z – Niggas In Paris (Remix) (feat. T.I.) [prod. Hit-Boy]

T.I. dropped this remix fresh off the jail tail. I’m glad someone actually killed the remix of this joint, since every single rapper and their cousin and best friends have done verses over this beat. Let it rest from now on.

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Download: Kanye West & Jay-Z – Niggas In Paris (Remix) (feat. T.I.) [prod. Hit-Boy]


12. DJ Drama – Everything That Glitters (feat. Pusha T & French Montana) [prod. Don Cannon]

My favorite song off Third Power, although I’m not really certain why. Push obviously kills it, but the chorus is average, snares sound like pebbles on a tin roof. But whatever, check it out and see for yourself.

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Download: DJ Drama – Everything That Glitters (feat. Pusha T & French Montana) [prod. Don Cannon]


11. Wale – Focused (feat. Kid Cudi) [prod. Kore]

One of the earlier links off of Ambition, pretty slow, dreamily (pause if necessary) joint featuring some standard crooning from Cudder. Wale’s album is actually above average, go check that out if you haven’t already.

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Download: Wale – Focused (feat. Kid Cudi) [prod. Kore]


10. Busta Rhymes – Urgent (feat. Reek Da Villian, J-Doe, Spliff Star, Jaymes Madison & N.O.R.E.) [prod. Rockwilder]

I’m not usually a fan of Busta’s Conglomerate posse cut, but they all actually drop pretty dope verses on this one. J-Doe ends his verse with authority smh. Good shit.

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Download: Busta Rhymes – Urgent (feat. Reek Da Villian, J-Doe, Spliff Star, Jaymes Madison & N.O.R.E.) [prod. Rockwilder]


09. Common – Blue Sky [prod. No I.D.]

Common’s 2nd single is equipped with a ELO sample and is a good follow up to “Ghetto Dreams”. No I.D. does his thing as you would expect on the beat.

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Download: Common – Blue Sky [prod. No I.D.]


08. Immortal Technique – Young Lords (feat. Joell Ortiz, CF & Pumpkinhead) [prod. Southpaw]

Tech graced us with The Martyr project (for free) about a week ago. I’m not real into the whole political rap thing, it’s all a bunch of Zzzz’s to me, but I appreciate what he’s trying to do. The Bon Jovi sample on the beat is fiiiiiire.

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Download: Immortal Technique – Young Lords (feat. Joell Ortiz, CF & Pumpkinhead) [prod. Southpaw]


07. Wale – Tats On My Arm (feat. Rick Ross) [prod. Southside]

This was left off Ambition (not sure why?) but that doesn’t mean that it isn’t fire. Cause it is. Ross does his thing and Southside gets a hard ass beat together.

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Download: Wale – Tats On My Arm (feat. Rick Ross) [prod. Southside]


06. Young Jeezy – TM 103 Intro

I’m actually not sure if this is the Intro, but I do know that it’s only a snippet that we got in the TM103 video trailer. If this 1 and a half minutes is this good, the album is going to be HOT.

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Download: Young Jeezy – TM103 Intro


05. Lil’ Wayne – G’d Up (feat. Mack Maine & Curren$y)

It’s really sad that Weezy’s best song in the past few months, was one that was recorded over 5 years ago smfh. That’s what you call a fall from grace. This is back from when Spitta was rolling with YMCMB. I’m kinda glad he decided to go do his own thing and come out from Wayne’s shadow.

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Download: Lil’ Wayne – G’d Up (feat. Mack Maine & Curren$y)


04. Rick Ross – I Love My Bitches [prod. Just Blaze]

Just Blaze drops one of the hottest beats of the year. Thus this is one of the better songs of the past few weeks. Simple as that. God Forgives, I Don’t is going to be a serious problem when it drops.

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Download: Rick Ross – I Love My Bitches [prod. Just Blaze]


03. Drake – Make Me Proud (feat. Nicki Minaj) [prod. T-Minus]

I know a ton of people hate on Drake. But let’s just analyze the facts: “Headlines” was fire. This joint is fire. That new song with Wayne is kinda ass but I’ll let it slide. You can be damn sure that Take Care is going to be >>>.

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Download: Drake – Make Me Proud (feat. Nicki Minaj) [prod. T-Minus]


02. Wale – Ambition (feat. Meek Mill & Rick Ross) [prod. T-Minus]

It was hard for me to order these last 2 tracks. And it took me til my second listen through to realize how sick this joint is. If MMG keeps dropping heat rocks like this…they’re gonna be around for a long time. Love them for their ambition.

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Download: Wale – Ambition (feat. Meek Mill & Rick Ross) [prod. T-Minus]


01. Machine Gun Kelly – Half Naked & Almost Famous

Yeah this is my favorite song of the past 4 weeks. There was an inhumane amount of plays on this track before I got my comp restored. Got a pop/feel good aura to it, but MGK spits some flames. The sample is dope AF also. Perfect example of this kid’s talent.

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Download: Machine Gun Kelly – Half Naked & Almost Famous

That’s all for this month. If you want a .zip file with all 15 songs, click here.