StrongArm's 200 Favorite Tracks of 2011 #190-181

#190 BIG K.R.I.T. - My Sub

Just a dope ass song off Big KRIT's acclaimed "Return4eva" project

Available at: http://hulkshare.com/mwaxyu1il1bq


#189 Rey Resurreccion - "The Way You not" feat. Stik Gilatine & Nump

This is one of my favorite cuts of the year, feat. Stik Gilatine & Nump, off of the Old Rust new Bang 2 project. You can download the project for free at : http://hulkshare.com/j9cjct6r0lej

also definetely check out www.rey-r.com


#188 Murs- Life & Time feat. Ab-Soul & O.C. (prod. Ski Beatz)

A dope album cut off the Love & Rockets Vol. 1 project. This one Murs links with Black Hippy's Ab Soul, and O.C. This album is available at: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/love-rockets-vol.-1-the-transformation/id470396116

#187 Revolution of the mind "New Mourning"

Dope intro track to "Honor in Sin" album from Revolution of the mind. I Sheikh performed this track live on my radio show this year, and i have been bumping it since then! Peep Revolution of the mind's album and download it for free at : http://www.djbooth.net/index/mixtapes/entry/revolution-mind-honor-sin

#186 Casual - "Mic Memorial"

Another dope track off Casual's "Hierophant" album. this one produced by DJ Toure

Check out the album here: http://casual1.bandcamp.com/album/the-hierophant

#185 Locksmith- "Going Numb"  (prod. Ski Beatz)

A very ill track. This is the last track on Locksmith's Embedded project , produced by Ski Beatz. In this one he talks about some personal issues, and shows a different side to the cali emcee's lyrical abilities.
You can purchase embedded here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/embedded/id475010252


Also check out www.iamlock.com


#184 Sahtyre "Holdin On" feat. Open Mike Eagle

THis is a dope cut off Sahtyre's "The Buddha" project. Holdin On shows a more personal side of sahtyre, as he links with fellow Swim Team member, Open Mike Eagle. Peep Sahtyre on twitter at @Sahtyre, http://www.mediafire.com/?7z239j7w63yacvo

The Buddha also for sale at: http://sahtyre.bandcamp.com/album/the-buddha

#183 Random Axe- Random Call

The second single off Random Axe album, dope video above. THis is a great song, and a good beginning to a great album. One of my favorite projects of 2011. available here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/random-axe/id441376881


#182 Rapsody "Black diamonds" feat. Raekwon (prod. 9th wonder)

Rapsody track off "Thank H.E.R. now" that was in rotation. Hot fire!

This is the first 2 quality projects the Its a Wonderful Music Group (9th wonders label) first lady, has dropped. Peep it here: http://www.djbooth.net/index/mixtapes/entry/rapsody-thank-her-now


#181 TiRon & Ayomari- M.F.G. (prod. D.K.)

This is a dope cut off TiRon & Ayomari's "A Sucker for Pumps" album. Dope lyrics over live instrumentals, this song has a real nice jazz club feel, and is definetely one of the most memorable of the year. A Sucker for Pumps is available at: http://thecafeterialine.bandcamp.com/album/a-sucker-for-pumps

StrongArm's 200 Favorite Tracks of 2011 #200-191

#200. Koncept- Watch the Sky Fall feat. Royce Da 5'9 (produced by Marco Polo)

Great track from Brown Bag All star Emcee Koncept, featuring Royce Da 5'9 (Slaughterhouse). Marco Polo on the beat. We had this in rotation at KSJS and it had to be on the list. This Album is available at: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/awaken/id478114551

#199. Casual- Bombs

http://casual1.bandcamp.com/track/bombs-feat-silk-e-2

One of my favorite tracks off Casual's "Hierophant" album of 2011.

#198. Evidence - Well Runs Dry feat. Krondon (prod. Sid Roams)

One of the dopest cuts of the year, Evidence links up with StrongArmSteady's Krondon on this dope album cut, Sid Roams on the beat...

This album is available at: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/cats-dogs-deluxe-version/id462952478


#197 Jesse Abraham- Words past the margin feat. blu (prod. Illmind)



This is another track that was serviced to our radio station, and put in rotation. it had to make the list. An ill beat from Illmind and Blu rips this feature... while Jesse Abraham spits dope verses on one of his best tracks to date.

Song is available at: http://www.djbooth.net/index/mixtapes/entry/jesse-abraham-one-day


#196 Royce Da 5'9- Merry Go Round (prod. Nottz)

This is a dope track off Royce's "Success is Certain" project from this year. Nottz on the beat. Project is available here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/success-is-certain/id470454095


#195 Mac Miller- She Said (prod. Khrysis)

This is one of the only Mac Miller tracks off his 2011 project that i liked. Khrysis on the boards.

#194 Locksmith- Random Thoughts (prod. E A Ski)

This is a dope track off Locksmith's Iamlock ep. This project is available for free atwww.iamlock.com. E A Ski on the beat on this one. Dopest line "im in a coat white benz, brother ali"....

#193 Thirsty Fish- Grind it out feat. Busdriver

A Dope track feat. the Thirsty Fish Trio (Dumbfoundead, Open Mike Eagle & Psychosiz) feat. fellow Project Blowdian emcee Busdriver.



Album available at http://www.amazon.com/Watergate/dp/B004ZI7CDG

#192. Evidence- James Hendrix w/ The Alchemist (Step brothers)

This is another Step Brothers Track. Another ill cut off "Cats & Dogs" LP. This album is available at: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/cats-dogs-deluxe-version/id462952478

#191 Pete Rock & Smif N Wesun - "Feel me" feat. Rock of Heltah Skeltah & Bun B

This is a dope cut off Pete Rock & Smif N Wesun's "Monumental" LP. Features Rock of Heltah Skeltah and Bun B (UGK). You can purchase the album here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/monumental/id442809288

Stay Tuned for #181-190 coming soon...

- StrongArm

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