#9. G.O.O.D. Music- Cruel Summer

Everybody should know by now that Kanye West doesn't sleep.  With a group of some of the hottest rappers and singers out right now, the man doesn't have time.  He made sure that this compilation album held a spot in our music library this year, which is why him and his crew get the number nine spot for Cruel Summer.

G.O.O.D Music didn't disappoint with GOOD Fridays this year before the release. With hits like "Mercy," "Clique," and "Cold," Mr. West and the rest of G.O.O.D. owned the radio this year.  "New God Flow" and "I Don't Like" (introducing Chicago's own Chief Keef) were bangers this year.  And even if it wasn't a single, each of the album's songs were replay-worthy.  As said in my first post about this album, G.O.O.D. Music brought the heat on tracks like "The Morning," "Sin City," and "The One," and kept us entertained with featured artists like Ghostface Killah, Ma$e and R. Kelly. The production on this album was BANANAS, as we knew it would be.

Special shoutout to Teyana Taylor, she wasn't on it much but she did her thing on "Bliss."  I've been following her career since "Google Me Baby" and it's nice to see how far she has come.

Big ups to G.O.O.D. Music.  We didn't get the rumored Cruel Winter but there's still hope in the next few months, and we have releases from Kid Cudi, Pusha T, and Kanye's 6th studio album to look forward to.  2013 is gonna be G.O.O.D.  Watch some videos and listen to some of the album below:

G.O.O.D. Music- Mercy

G.O.O.D. Music Interview

Kanye West x "Mercy" Video

It looks like Yeezy took a few notes from the Middle East when it came to the direction and style of this video. With multiple Kanyes, Big Seans, Pusha Ts and 2 Chainzs, this video was live.  Looks like they had fun.  Check it out below:

Swerve.

You Gon' Learn Today: Ciara x 2 Chainz "Sweat"

With Ciara's new album "One Woman Army" to drop soon, be prepared to hear her back on the scene. Check out her new single featuring- you guessed it- Mr. 2 Chainz himself.  Can't wait to see the video for this one- everyone can appreciate Ciara's dance moves.  Listen below:

The Heat: May 2012

Mixtape of the Year- I'm calling it early

Here's a list of all the songs/mixtapes of what was hot in the month of May. Meek Mill came out on top with the release of "Dreamchasers 2" the first week of May.  With his flow and the hottest features, this may just be the best mixtape of 2012. Shoutout to MMG.  Check out who else was bringing the heat to your speakers this month below: (click on the links to listen/ watch videos)

• Dreamchasers 2 Mixtape x Meek Mill
• Mercy x Kanye West feat. Big Sean, Pusha T & 2 Chainz
• Sex Aint Better than Love x Trey Songz
• I Don't Like Remix x Chief Keef feat. Kanye West, Pusha T, Jadakiss & Big Sean
• No Lie x 2 Chainz & Drake
• Refill x Elle Varner
• Beez in the Trap x Nicki Minaj feat. 2Chainz
• Heart Attack x Trey Songz
• We in this Bitch x DJ Drama feat. Future & Drake
• Take it to the Head x DJ Drama feat. Chris Brown, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj & Lil Wayne
• Work Hard, Play Hard x Wiz Khalifa
• Love This Life x T.I.

What did you listen to this month?

Boyfriend: The Remix

Justin Bieber is out to prove he's not your little sister's buddy anymore

Okay, now I know I am not the only hip-hop head who heard Justin Bieber's new joint and thought it was fire.  This dude is like Justin Timberlake when he went first solo.  This dude has SWAG now- he says so himself.  His hit has been all over hip-hop stations across the country.  Dude came a long way from "Baby," that's for damn sure.

And now he got 2 Chainz, Mac Miller AND Asher Roth on the remix?!

I knew I wasn't alone.  This Usher protege has grown up.

Check out the remix below.  Swag.

And shoutout to 2 Chainz, he definitely gets "Featured Artist of the Year."

"Boyfriend" Remix - Justin Bieber ft. 2 Chainz x Mac Miller x Asher Roth

2 Chainz and Drake Go IN, "No Lie"

So it's about that time the summer anthems are coming around, and 2 Chainz and Drake are making sure you are bumpin' them this summer.  Their collaborative single, "No Lie," is hot- it has two of the hottest rappers out right now, so that was granted.  2 Chainz is doing his thing lately, making songs with the best of them, so big ups to him.  He is also on the Club Paradise Tour with Drizzy so if you can make sure you check for them when they come to your city.

Look out for 2 Chainz August 14th, Based On a T.R.U. Story is sure to go HAM.

Check out the explicit version below.

2 Chainz feat. Drake - No Lie

Do You Beez In The Trap?

Okay, if you read this blog you know I'm not the biggest Barbie fan, but when I saw she had a video out with 2 Chainz I had to give it a look.  It's the typical new-Nicki rapping, hot beat track one would expect.  2 Chainz didn't do much for the track except give it an excuse to be on the radio and in the club.  The hook will be repeated by the Barbie army everywhere.  Probably won't see this one on TV folks, as it includes scantily clad strippers doing what they do best (BET Uncut, where did you go?)

All in all, it's not horrible-the beat is infectious and Nicki is always nice to look at.  What do you guys think?

Beez In The Trap- Nicki Minaj feat. 2 Chainz

Cop her album, out in stores now.

2 Chainz!!!!!

Peep the new video for 2 Chainz single "Got One."  You can hear it on his mixtape T.R.U. REALigion released late last year.  Check him out on tour right now too. Big ups to Atlanta, this for yall.  Video after the jump.

Got One - 2 Chainz