This week's best rap songs include entries from Big Boi, Young Jeezy, and The Roots.
10. Bun B - "Swang on 'Em" (Feat. Lupe Fiasco)
Two of the most revered MCs of our generation blend their wits for this Dirty South banger. It's taken from Bun B's second solo album, II Trill.9. Big Boi - "Royal Flush" (Feat. Andre 3000 & Raekwon)
"Royal Flush," the lead cut from Big Boi's Sir Luscious Left Foot album, reminds us of how much we've missed OutKast's electro-funk brand of hip-hop.8. Busta Rhymes - "Don't Touch Me"
Let's do the math: (Busta's tenacious flow + feisty production) x superfast congas = summer banger.7. Lupe Fiasco - "Hip-Hop Saved My Life" (feat. Nikki Jean)
Lupe tells the tale of an aspiring Houston rapper and his endless stream of struggles.Buy from Amazon »6. The Game - "Big Dreams"
Thanks to the gorgeous piano licks and a splashily aggressive bassline, "Big Dreams" has managed to overshadow Game's other single ("Game's Pain" with Keyshia Cole) as a campaign-setter for LAX.5. Young Jeezy - "Put On" (Feat. Kanye West)
The Snowman taps Kanyeezy for a sound collaboration. This is rumored to be the jumpoff single from Jeezy's upcoming album.4. The Roots - "Rising Up" (Feat. Wale & Chrisette Michelle)
Wale and Chrisette Michele join The Roots to rep pure hip-hop -- and turn out three times the party jam.3. Skyzoo - "The Necesary Evils"
Skyzoo recently released a music video for "The Necessary Evils." The Tee Smiff-directed video is a must-see for all hip-hop heads.More »2. T.I. - "No Matter What"
Tip stands tall and pounds his chest like the warrior he is. "No Matter What" is taken from his 6th CD, Paper Trail, due in August.1. Buckshot & 9th Wonder - "Hold It Down" (Feat. Talib Kweli )
"Hold It Down" maintains its stranglehold on the No.1 spot for the 4th consecutive week.Buy from Amazon »
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