Hip-Hop Block Presents, "MTV- The List" Top 20 MC's of '09
Donald Vincent
Issue date: 10/27/09 Section: Arts & Society
10. Raekwon
Raekwon is a hip-hop legend. He can be heard on the Wu-Tang Clan records from back in the day that stress the value and importance of what hip-hop means today. He released the sequel to his first album, "Only Built for Cuban Linx" in September 08, 2009 and has sold 110,000 units so far. Starting off where his first album left off in 1995, Raewkon keeps his raps authentic, meriting him the tenth spot on the list.
9. 50 Cent
Many people can argue that they haven't heard any music from "Fiddy" Cent this year; however, he is doing his thing in not only the mixtape arena, but also the online scene. Check out thisis50.com for new artist and rap beefs. He also helped Rick Ross sell with the entertainment or internet beef these two rappers had.
8. Fabolous
By dropping his fifth solo album, Fabolous claims the eighth spot. Eighth spot? Just throw it in the bag. "Losoís Way" inspired by the movie Carlito's Way was released in July and has sold 99,000 units.
7. Young Jeezy
Although his first two albums went platinum (over a million units sold), his last album "The Recession" has sold 260,000 his first week, and he earns the right to be in the 7th spot, just check out his song "My President is Black" that owned the airwaves in November of 2008.
6. Gucci Mane
Trapper turned rapper, Gucci Mane, is the king of the South right now with his slurring rap delivery. He is on the hottest pop songs of 2009 as well. His head-banging beats belong in the car stereo- you canít do homework and listen to Gucci, he's too cold (Burr).
5. Rick Ross
His last album has sold just fewer than 600,000 units this year. With hot guest appearances and an internet scuffle with 50 Cent, Ricky Ross proves heís the boss at the 5th spot.
4. Kanye
Kanye changed the game with his platinum selling album "808s and Heartbreaks" without even rapping. Auto-tune produced and Kanye approved. VMA's anyone? Kanye's going to let other's speak, but not until he's left his mark. (Drops Microphone).
Raekwon is a hip-hop legend. He can be heard on the Wu-Tang Clan records from back in the day that stress the value and importance of what hip-hop means today. He released the sequel to his first album, "Only Built for Cuban Linx" in September 08, 2009 and has sold 110,000 units so far. Starting off where his first album left off in 1995, Raewkon keeps his raps authentic, meriting him the tenth spot on the list.
9. 50 Cent
Many people can argue that they haven't heard any music from "Fiddy" Cent this year; however, he is doing his thing in not only the mixtape arena, but also the online scene. Check out thisis50.com for new artist and rap beefs. He also helped Rick Ross sell with the entertainment or internet beef these two rappers had.
8. Fabolous
By dropping his fifth solo album, Fabolous claims the eighth spot. Eighth spot? Just throw it in the bag. "Losoís Way" inspired by the movie Carlito's Way was released in July and has sold 99,000 units.
7. Young Jeezy
Although his first two albums went platinum (over a million units sold), his last album "The Recession" has sold 260,000 his first week, and he earns the right to be in the 7th spot, just check out his song "My President is Black" that owned the airwaves in November of 2008.
6. Gucci Mane
Trapper turned rapper, Gucci Mane, is the king of the South right now with his slurring rap delivery. He is on the hottest pop songs of 2009 as well. His head-banging beats belong in the car stereo- you canít do homework and listen to Gucci, he's too cold (Burr).
5. Rick Ross
His last album has sold just fewer than 600,000 units this year. With hot guest appearances and an internet scuffle with 50 Cent, Ricky Ross proves heís the boss at the 5th spot.
4. Kanye
Kanye changed the game with his platinum selling album "808s and Heartbreaks" without even rapping. Auto-tune produced and Kanye approved. VMA's anyone? Kanye's going to let other's speak, but not until he's left his mark. (Drops Microphone).
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