StrongArm's Favorite Tracks of 2011 #90- 81

#90 Danny Brown & Black Milk "Loosie"

This is a dope ass cut off the "Black & Brown" EP from Detroit's Danny Brown whom has made some serious noise in 2011, teaming up with prolific producer Black Milk. This track showcases Danny Brown's rambunctuous style.  Track above. Buy the album here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/black-and-brown/id473823389


#89 Common "Sweet" prod. No I.D.

One of my favorite tracks off  Common's "The Dreamer, THe Believer" LP. Common clowns
on well, yeah you know the deal. Ill track regardless. Peep the video above. THe album here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-dreamer-the-believer/id480264717


#88 9th Wonder- Hearing the Melody Feat. Skyzoo, Fashawn & King Mez

A dope cut featuring a crazy collabo, i didn't know much about Mez but he did his thang, but ive been a huge Skyzoo and Fashawn fan for a minute, cool to see them linking up on this track, Skyzoo's hook is dope too. Fashawn spits "Don't even call me an emcee, im an ogre, im a meteorite, these niggaz mediocre, i rather be considering an OG when its over, in a tinted limousine, blowin weed at my chaffeurs, Don Santiago on behalf of my rallo's, been married to the mob, Jazmine Solano!"... Listen to the track above, and cop 9th Wonder's album here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-wonder-years/id464998901

#87 Locksmith- "Devil's Lasso" prod. Ski Beatz

This is one of the dopest cuts off Locksmith's studio album "Embedded" produced entirely by Ski Beatz. THe music video above is dope, and fits the track, Lock spits "OKay so prolific, flow is cryptic, flow afflicted, so much wicked, over sick shit, to these niggaz head, think this shit is co-conflicted, my soul's conflicted, im so restricted, im no statistic, im so sadistic, that most the critics just over glimpse it, im over drenched, in this odor stench from this older pimp shit, im so intense, that my older bitch said im so relentless, i poke my stick in that open trench, that you call a clitoris, to overcompensate, your no committment,... bitch..." and proceeds to double time after that. His cadence in this song shows that Lock can go toe-to-toe with any emcee on the planet, and with Ski beatz's current productivity, if the two continue working together, sky is the limit. Peep the video above, and the album is available here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/embedded/id475010252

#86 Stalley "Chimes of Freedumb" prod. Rashad

This is a dope track with a great hook from Rashad, and Stalley spittin his unique signature style. This track is inspiring, and one of Stalley's best to date. Stalley spits "Arm raised, fist tight nigga, militant man, say goodbye to the polite nigga, go ahead hate on me, make my plight bigger, or you can roll with me and make this fight bigger, we mashin on, hold on to your boots...." Listen to it above, and check out Lincoln Way Nights here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/lincoln-way-nights-deluxe/id475812035


#85 Rapsody - "Rock the bells" feat. Kendrick Lamar (prod. Khrysis)

This is a dope track off Rapsody's free project For Everything. Rapsody spits some of her best bars, while Kendrick Lamar absolutely murders this dope Khrysis beat. Kendrick spits "Look into the new vision in mind, the kendrick divine, intervention, i drop a jewel, and the diamonds glisten, dont chime in my business, you'll run into atomic collision, you knew my kalanic was different, im shittin on shit, that shiftin your image, i rhyme like a chemist.... " and proceeds to murder it dropping rhymes incorporating gorgeous girls and george foreman's grill before finally ending his crazy verse with a "sheesh"... This track is raw. Download the album from Rapsody, the first lady of 9th Wonder's Its a Wonderful Music Group, label: http://www.djbooth.net/index/mixtapes/entry/rapsody-for-everything


#84 Currensy & THe alchemist "Double 07" 

THis is one of my favorite Curren$y tracks of all time. Off the Cover Coup Ep which has been regarded by many people as the best free album of 2011. I can see why, Currensy's production on this, just like he received from Ski Beatz on Pilot Talk 1 and 2, is top notch. Which is why those 2 projects and this one seem to be the most polished ones he has put it out, although he was a busy guy in 2011 and dropped well received "Weekend at bernie's" and "Verde terrace" projects as well. But this is my favorite of the 3 2011 Currensy projects, and this track is ill. Download the project here for free: http://www.datpiff.com/Curreny-Covert-Coup-mixtape.221604.html

#83 Fashawn - Generation F (prod. ATG)

An Ill cut from Fashawn off the upcoming Champagne & Styrofoam Cups project. As opposed to "Skating down the block" and "Gettin it" which had more upbeat and street vibe, this track has a more laid back and melodic feel and is my favorite of the three tracks which have all surface during December in prepation for the release of Fashawn's next project. Fashawn spits: "My mission, take over the world, and give it a makeover, penetrate pop culture, soon as i got older, enough to do it, luckily stayed with the music, stacey dash, young and clueless, running rampant through the ghetto, shoulda got a gold medal, how we used to hop fences, you'd swear it was the olympics, everyday in the mothafuckin trenches, we made that weight dissapear like sense up, some dimes and nicks....". THis is a dope track, peep the video above, and download the track at : http://hulkshare.com/l0vk6otldakt


#82 Blue Scholars "Tommy Chong" feat. Macklemore

One of my favorite cuts off Blue Scholars' Cinemetropolis album. I was lucky enough to catch them on the Cinemetropolis tour at Slim's in San Francisco, and it was a packed show. This track is ill, as Geo and Macklemore spit weed raps. Buy Cinemetropolis here: http://bluescholars.bandcamp.com/album/cinemetropolis

#81 ADd+ "Insomniac Dreaming" prod. Black Milk

This is a dope cut from ADd+', duo from Dallas, Texas. They spit "I don't wanna be a famous, i just wanna be well off, keep my bank account bangin, take care of those i care about, fuck mayback, i just keep swangin my lac riiiiite, these the thoughts of a black insomniac...." Listen to it above, and download it for free here: http://addplus.bandcamp.com/track/insomniac-dreaming-prod-by-black-milk

StrongArm's Favorite Tracks #100-91

#100 Talib Kweli "Distractions" prod. Oh No

Alot of music didn't make the list, because it dropped during last week or two...this track was almost one of those, but i had to squeeze it in. Talib spits dope, over Oh No production. Peep the video above. This is off Talib's upcoming album that will drop in 2012.

#99 Phonte "We Go Off" feat. Pharaohe Monche

This is an ill cut off Phonte's "Charity Starts at home". Both spit fire, while Pharaohe's verse is out of this world. listen to it above and check out Charity Starts at home here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/charity-starts-at-home/id463921756

#98 Ski Beatz "Metabolic" feat. Locksmith

This is a dope track that i first heard on Ski Beatz's 24 Hour Karate school project, but later it was also included in Locksmith's "Embedded" which was produced entirely by Ski Beatz.

Check out Ski Beatz's album here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/24-hour-karate-school-pt.-2/id452345191
Check out Locksmith's "Embedded" here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/embedded/id475010252

#97 Eligh & AmpLive "Destination Unknown" feat. Zumbi & The Grouch

This is a dope cut, one of the illest tracks off Eligh and AmpLive's "Therapy at 3" project. So dope
Check out the album: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/therapy-at-3/id474820508

#96 Pac Div "Useless" feat. Asher Roth (Prod. Cook Classics)

An ill track off Pac Div's "The Div" album. This one features Asher Roth, and has a dope beat. Peep the project out here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-div-deluxe-version/id474941480

#95 J Cole- Cole World (prod. J Cole)

This is one of my favorite cuts off J Cole's debut studio album. Check out the album here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/cole-world-the-sideline-story/id464427218

#94 Freddie Gibbs x Madlib "Deep"

This is a dope B side cut off the EP Freddie Gibbs and Madlib dropped. There were only 2 cuts on the ep with vocals, and i really liked this one ("Thuggin" was also dope and mentioned in this list earlier in the #170-161 portion). Peep the ep here: http://www.stonesthrow.com/news/2011/11/freddie-gibbs-madlib

#93 Kendrick Lamar "Hol Up" prod. Sounwave

Sounwave is behind alot of the dope instrumentals on Section 80, in addition to a bunch of other talented producers, this one is perhaps one of the illest beats he crafted. The 2nd track on the album, "Hol Up" captures Kendrick being Kendrick. Its a perfect track, cant really get enough of it. http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/section.80/id447516359

#92 MED "War & Love" feat. Oh No (prod. The Alchemist)

An ill cut off MED's Classic Album, this one he teams up with Gangrene with Oh No spitting on the track and The Alchemist supplying the beat. http://www.stonesthrow.com/news/2011/09/med-classic

#91 Random Axe "Monster Babies"

A great track off Random Axe album, which is one of the most impressive albums of the year. http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=random%20axe%20itunes&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CB4QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fitunes.apple.com%2Fus%2Falbum%2Frandom-axe%2Fid441376881&ei=HX72TsThPMqPiAL4xbzTBg&usg=AFQjCNEBmnYyEhvdi5MFLNnRDnJY5Braxw

StrongArm's 200 Favorite Tracks of 2011 #110- 101

#110 MED "Outta Control" feat. Hodgy Beats Prod. Madlib

This is another dope cut off MED's "Classic" album. 10 of the 14 tracks on the project were produced by Madlib, this was one of the nastiest beats from him. Peep the track above, MED's album is available :  http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/classic/id468775106

#109 Stalley "Harsh Ave" prod. Ski Beatz

This is a dope cut, one of my favorite Stalley tracks. Makes me wonder what a Ski beatz & Stalley project, (whcih is rumored to be in the works), would sound. Stalley spits: "Different types of fiends out here, they all need a fix, the uppers and the downers, the hate is all around us, i feel em when they come to me to drown out, attention from these cowards, between dirt roads and flowers, i sit n dream for hours, same mindset as desmond tutu, got a couple screws loose..." Stalley has dropped some real dope tracks and signed to Maybach Music Group in 2011, it will be interesting to see what he does in 2012. Get Lincoln Way Nights here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/lincoln-way-nights-deluxe/id475812035

#108 Childish Gambino "Bonfire"

This is a real catchy song. Easily the best track on his album... He spits: "Move white girls like theres coke up my ass crack, move black girls cuz fuck ill do either, i love pussy, i love bitches, dude i should be running peter, in adidas with some short shorts, B.O. all over me, my green is where its 'sposed to be, your green is in my grocery, this asian , i stole his girl and now he got that koji beef... "Camp" is available now: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/camp/id474912044

#107 A$AP Rocky "Peso"

This is a real catchy song. A$AP Rocky has quickly become a household name. Look for him touring with Kendrick Lamar and Drake in 2012. THis track is my favorite off his "LiveLoveASAP" project.
http://www.datpiff.com/ASAP-Rocky-LiveLoveAap-mixtape.278798.html

#106 Reks "Mr. Nobody" prod. Statik Selektah

Another dope track off Reks' R.E.K.S. album. This one produced by Statik Selektah, has a nice hook, and allows Reks to show us his story telling side over a smooth Statik beat. Reks spits: "...Used to watch nicky on the scooter, a daughter with no father, may never realize,  a mans touch, a mans trust, scrutinize, you either treat her like your queen or your bitch right?..." R.E.K.S is available on itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/rhythmatic-eternal-king-supreme/id417788988

#105 Big Sean "100 Keys" feat. Pusha T & Rick Ross

This is a dope track, sure they are bragging about how cats move coke in their neighborhoods, but hey, thats how it is. Sometimes you gotta speak on these realities. My favorite verse on this track is from Pusha T. Pusha spits: "100 keys, 100 please, my gazuntite  will make a whole city sneeze, walk the mud jungle where they grind it out for the leaves, so they swarm to my honeycomb, hideout for the bees..." but Big Sean also drops some hot bars, while Rick Ross is at least kinda tolerable. Big Sean's album is available here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/finally-famous/id474598988

#104 Big K.R.I.T "American Rapstar"

Another dope story telling track from K.R.I.T. over a bangin instrumental. "They say that money make the world go round, you never lost till you lose your crown, and they dont love you till your under ground, or when you maxin out your bank account, you do it all just to live your life, even if it means you dont live it right, even if it means you dont survive tonight, and if you do wont you wont survive the hype, of American RapStar". One of the most memorable tracks of 2011 for sure. www.bigkrit.com

#103 Kendrick Lamar "Keisha's Song" prod. Tae Beast

This is an ill song, Kendrick gets on his Brenda's Gotta Baby/Black Girl Lost steez. A great track where he explores his socio/storytelling side, and raps about the "Keisha's" of the world. "She plays Mr. Shakur, thats her favorite rapper, bumpin Brenda's Gotta Baby as a pervert yelling at her, and she catchin features of a woman, but only 17, that 7 card hung in, the start runnin like flow joe, dont care if they Joe BLow, long as they got money to blow, a blow job is a sure go, She give it all to her daddy, but she don't know her father" This song is a good indication that Kendrick Lamar is going to continue to grow as an artist and can make music of all different styles. Section 80: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/section.80/id447516359

#102 Raekwon "The Scroll" prod. Evidence

This is a dope track, beat laced by none other than Evidence (Dilated Peoples). Raekwon spits on this dope instrumental that seemed to fit his style perfect. The beat reminds me of a combination of west coast hip-hop and western movies haha. Raekwon spits with a smooth flow "... He walked in the room, scar-rap, pair of timberlands b, this the potion, pulled the scroll out, ..."A dope story telling track from Rae off the dope "Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang" project. http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/shaolin-vs.-wu-tang/id418563751

#101 Slaughterhouse "Sun Doobie" prod. Mr. Porter

A dope cut off their EP which dropped shortly after they were signed to Shady/Aftermath. This track features all 4 emcees going in on a dope Mr. Porter instrumental. They all did their thing, but on this track I felt Crooked I's verse was crazy on this track. The EP: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/slaughterhouse-ep/id414201733

StrongArm's Favorite Tracks of 2011 #120-111

Keepin it goin

#120 Terrace Martin "Do it again" feat. Kendrick Lamar & Wiz Khalifa

This is one of the biggest tracks of the year as far as im concerned. 2011's Emcee of the year runner-up according to HipHopDx, Kendrick Lamar links with Wiz KHalifa on a dope futuristic Terrace Martin beat. Peep the visual above, and Terrace's album is on itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/locke-high-2/id469559356

#119 Phonte "Ball and Chain" prod. Swiff D

Yet another dope track from Swiff D. This is one of the freshest track of the year, off the "Charity Starts at Home" LP. Phonte shines on some sophisticated R & B ish, that is new & fresh yet still 100% Phonte's signature steez. This is the type of stuff we like to see. Charity Starts at home on itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/charity-starts-at-home/id463921756

#118 Rey Resurreccion "Trainwreck" prod. Nima Fadavi

This is a big track. 408's finest Rey Resurreccion links up with talented bay area producer Nima Fadavi. peep the visuals above, and the track is available for DL : http://www.mediafire.com/?qwayanp5ivvxk8f

#117 Torae "That Raw" prod. Pete Rock

This is a dope hip-hop track. A Classic PEte Rock beat, and a Torae spits some solid flows, Raw Hip-Hop at its finest. http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/for-the-record/id469494273

#116 Reks "This or that" prod. Statik Selektah

An ill cut that allows Reks to showcase his rap skills. I remember seeing him perform in San Francisco, and he walked through the crowd while performing this ill track. Another dope beat from Statik Selektah, who has been one of the most active producers in the game during 2011. Reks is album is available: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/rhythmatic-eternal-king-supreme/id417788988 . Definetely one of the dopest abums of the year.

#115 Big K.R.I.T. "The Vent"

Another dope track from Big K.R.I.T. off the "Return4eva" project. He made the beat, as he did with most of his tracks, this is a great testament to what K.R.I.T. offers to Hip-Hop. A dope reflective track, and the video hit over a million views. Download Return4eva here: www.bigkrit.com .

#114. Jay-z & Kanye West "Primetime" prod. No I.D.

An ill track, bonus cut off the Watch the Throne album. This is dope, everything from their delivery, to the ill beat. One of the best songs on that project, and of this year. You can cop Watch the Throne: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/watch-throne-deluxe-version/id455402261

#113- The Roots "Make My" feat. Big K.R.I.T.

Another dope track featuring Big K.R.I.T.. This one of the best tracks off The Roots' "Undun" album which is defientely one of my favorite of the year. Peep out the video above, and the album is available here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/undun/id478164170

#112 Talib Kweli "So Low" prod. Shuko

One of my favorite tracks of Talib Kweli's "Gutter Rainbows" album. Listen to it above. and buy the album here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/gutter-rainbows-deluxe-edition/id413113524

#111 Danny Brown "Black & Brown" feat. Black Milk

This is one of the dopest cuts off Danny Brown & Black Milk's EP, the title track, and last track on the ep with vocals. Both of them spit (this is the only track Black Milk raps on, on the ep). Peep the video above, and check out the EP here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/black-and-brown/id473823389

StrongArm's 200 Favorite Tracks of 2011 #130-121

#130 Skyzoo - "Atypical" (prod. Illmind)

This is a dope cut off Skyzoo's The Great Debater project. Produced by Illmind, the two had dropped a collaborative project "Live from the tape deck" last year, and continue to make dope music with tracks like this. Peep the music video above. and check out The Great Debater (deluxe edition): http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-great-debater-revisited/id459198093.

#129 Eligh & Amplive - "LA Dreamers" feat. Busdriver

This is a dope cut off Eligh & Amplive's "Therapy at 3" project. A crazy experimental beat with unique samples, and Eligh murders this, interesting feature from Busdriver as well. Check out the track above, and you can cop the album for 10 bux here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/therapy-at-3/id474820508


#128 Statik Selektah - "Never a dull moment" feat. Action Bronson, Termanology & Bun B

A dope posse cut with three different type of emcees over a nice sample beat from Statik. This cut off Statik's "Population Control" project has a dope video (above), and you can cop the project here for 8 bux: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/population-control-bonus-track/id463889619

#127 Evidence "Same Folks" feat. Fashawn (prod. DJ Babu)

This is a dope track that came out a month or 2 before "Cats & Dogs" dropped. Evidence and Fash spit dope verses and show some chemistry as they combine lyrics on verse 3. Peep the video above to this dope summertime track, and cop "Cats & Dogs" at: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/cats-dogs-deluxe-version/id462952478

#128 Nemo achida "Timeless" prod. Northern Lights

Another ill track off Nemo Achida's "Nemotional" project. You can listen to the track above. One of my favorite cuts of the year for sure. DOn't sleep on this cat, "Nemotional" is available for free at : http://www.djbooth.net/index/mixtapes/entry/nemo-achida-nemotional-lp

#125 Fashawn- "Skating down the block" prod. Hecktik

Fashawn is back with an ill single off "Champagne & Styrofoam Cups" project that should come out early 2012. This track has a dope music video, and a true California skater feel to it. Fash spits catchy punchlines over this banger. PEep the video above, and get the track here: http://www.sendspace.com/file/g3ifb4 and also check out fashawn's website: http://blog.fashawn.ca/

#124 Royce da 5'9 "Second place (prod. DJ Premier)

#123 Jay Rock "They be On it" feat. kendrick Lamar

This is a track that got alot of love from me on the radio. Kendrick's chorus is on point, and Jay Rock drops some of his most memorable lines on this track. This is that dope riding West coast music, had to put it on the list. Listen to the track above, and cop the album "Follow Me Home" from Jay Rock here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/follow-me-home/id449934186 for 12 bux.


#122 Statik Selektah & Freddie Gibbs "Affiliated" feat. Reks & Push! Montana

THis is a dope raw track off Statik Selektah & Freddie Gibbs' "Lord Giveth, Lord Taketh Away" EP. This one features ill verses from all 3 emcees, including Reks droppin a slight diss toward Lil B. Lettin it be known. THis is real spitter shit. Cop the EP: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/lord-giveth-lord-taketh-away/id446216708

#121 Thurz (Thurzday of U-N-I) "2 Clips" feat. Kobe prod. DJ Khalil



A dope track from Thurz off the "L.A. Riot" project. Featuring an ill beat from DJ KHalil, nice chrous from Kobe (fabolous tracks, etc..), and Thurz spitting some dope lyrics about "born in the gang shit, but never gave in....money was a hooper, bout to be hoosier, startin 2 , spot up shooter, hit the winning game against crenshaw, celebrating with some groupies, bout to unstrap her bra. letterman jackets, smilin for the dips, wrong territory with some blood-thirsty crips.... " Thurz's story telling is unique, and perfect on this track. peep the track above. and make sure you cop Thurz's "L.A. Riot" : http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/l.a.-riot/id455698257


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StrongArm's Favorite 200 Tracks of 2011, #140-131

#140 - Soul Khan- Hold On (prod. The Audible Doctor)

A Dope track off Soul Khan's "Pursuance" EP. Soul has done alot of EP's this year... he had "Resolution" produced entirely by Marink and now The Pursuance EP most recently produced entirely by The Audible Doctor. Above you can peep the visual, while below you can purchase the album:

#139 Thirsty Fish - Antique Blowed Show

Another dope track off Thirsty Fish's "Watergate" album. The album is available for purchase below on amazon. Thirsty Fish is the trio consisting of Parts Unknown which is OPen Mike eagle + Psychosiz, as well as renowned battle vet, Dumbfoundead!
http://www.amazon.com/Watergate/dp/B004ZI7CDG


#138 Murs- "Hip-Hop & Love" feat. Tabi Bonney (prod. Ski beatz)

Murs dropped alot of projects this year. He dropped "Melrose" w/ Terrace Martin, Varsity Blues 2 EP as well as "Love & Rockets" Vol 1 produced entirely by Ski Beatz. This track "Hip-Hop & Love" featuring Tabi Bonney, is one of the dopest tracks of the year. and inspired a tour that consisted of 56 shows in 60 days and featured Ski beat, The Senseis, Tabi Bonney, Da$h, Mckenzie Eddy, as well as bay area Native Locksmith performing on at least 20 of the shows with them. The crew was put together by Damon Dash's dd172/Bluroc records and Murs.  Peep Love & Rockets Vol 1. below: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/love-rockets-vol.-1-the-transformation/id470396116

#137 Curren$y - "This is the Life" (prod. Monsta Beatz)

THis is one of my favorite tracks off Curren$y's "Weekend at Bernie's" album. Peep the video above, cop the album at: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/weekend-at-burnies-deluxe/id444095226

#136 Rapper Big Pooh "Are You ready" feat. Torae (prod. Nottz)

THis is a dope cut off Rapper Big Pooh's "Dirty Pretty Things" LP. This one features Torae. Listen to it above. Cop the album at: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/dirty-pretty-things-deluxe/id472879530

#135 Ab Soul- Top Dawg Under Dawg (prod. Context)

THis is a dope track we had in rotation earlier this year at 90.5FM KSJS. I picked it for rotation, and never really got tired of it. Another ill selection from Ab Soul's "Longterm Mentality" which dropped in April. Cop the album: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/longterm-mentality/id428131719

#134 Statik Selektah- Lets Build feat. Chace Infinite, JFK, Mitchy Slick & Wais P

A Dope track off Statik Selektah's Population Control album. This one features west coast emcees Chace INfinite & Mitchy Slick linking with JFK & Wais P from otherside of the country. Listen to song above, and purchase the album at : http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/population-control-bonus-track/id463889619

#133 Big K.R.I.T. - Rotation

Another dope track off one of the best free projects of the year, Big KRIT's "Return4eva" is a must have. THis track "rotation" showcases his dope delivery and ability to make hits. Listen to it above... and download the album for free at: http://www.returnof4eva.com/music.php


#132 Chip the Ripper - 25 wives feat. Wale (prod. Boi-1da)

 This is a dope track from Cleveland emcee who should make the XXL 2012 freshman cover. Chip The Ripper links up with Wale on a Boi1da beat. THis track is currently in rotation at our station as i write this, and is hot FIYAH!. download it for free AT : http://hulkshare.com/khzz0zcbnh1u

#131 9th Wonder- "Piranhas" feat. Blu & Sundown (of Actual Proof)

This is a dope unique track, with a dope verse from Blu (almost unrecognizable). This track is one of the highlights of 9th Wonders "The Wonder Years" album. You can listen to it above. and you can cop the album here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-wonder-years-deluxe-version/id466959970

StrongArm's 200 Favorite tracks of 2011 #150-141

#150 Pete Rock & Smif n Wessun "Thats Hard" feat. Styles P & Sean Price

This is a dope album cut off Pete Rock & Smif n Wessuns "Monumental" project. Alot of dope verses on this one.  You Can cop "Monumental" here on itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/monumental/id442809288 for 10 bux... also on amazon

#149 Rey Resurreccion - "Bobby Fischer" (prod. Cutso)

Another ill cut off "Old Rust new Bang 2". This one was produced by Cutso, of The Bangerz. Featuring a unique sample, a change in the beat... and Rey spitting his signature smooth flows, definetely one of the biggest tracks out of the 408 in 2011. Old Rust new Bang 2 available at http://hulkshare.com/j9cjct6r0lej

#148 Immortal Technique "A Toast to the dead" Prod. J Dilla (RIP)

THis is one of the only tracks i liked off Immortal technqiue's THe Martyr. Available for free at : http://www.mediafire.com/?bm0wfu4wk8l9zzk

#147 Action Bronson & Statik Selektah "The Rainmaker"

Another dope cut off Action Bronson & STatik Selektah's "Well done" album. A chill instrumental and Action spits some vivid tales. The album is available at: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/well-done/id473284177

#146 Dom Kennedy- "When i come around" prod. Unknown

Peep the video above for this ill track off "From the Westside with love II". This is a smooth Dom kennedy track with his signature swag on it. Peep the video above, and you can buy the album at: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/ii-from-the-westside-with-love/id446922317 for 7 bux

#145 Statik Selektah - "Smoke On" feat. Dom Kennedy & StrongArmSteady

Another dope collabo joint off Statik Selektah's Population Control album, which was one of the dopest projects of 2011. THis one features DOm Kennedy and StrongArmSteady. The album is available at: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/population-control-bonus-track/id463889619 for 8 bux.

#144 Locksmith- Silly Negro (prod. Ski Beatz)

Another ill joint off Locksmith and Ski Beatz's "Embedded" project. This one is Lock on his vicious spitter steez, spittin some real eye opening lyrics. Embedded is on itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/embedded/id475010252

also check out www.iamlock.com as well as the following interview I did with locksmith x SKi Beatz on Murs' tour bus:

#143 Pac Div- Chaos (prod. Swiff D)

A great song off "The Div" album. Swiff D has been producing great ish for the likes of Phonte & Skyzoo this year... but he started out by pioneering the Pac Div sound along with Like, Be Young & Mibbs. THis track is a great testament to how far along Pac Div and Swiff D have come in the game. THe Div is available at: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-div-deluxe-version/id474941480

#142 The Roots - One Time feat. Phonte & Dice Raw

listen to it here: http://www.okayplayer.com/news/audio-the-roots-one-time-f-phonte.html

A dope joint off The Roots' "Undun" project. One Time has a holiday feel, and a real melodic vibe to it... i was feeling this track big time. Undun is available: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/undun/id478164170


#141 Drake - She Will feat. Lil Wayne

As mainstream and played out as this song may be. I thought it was a dope song, and deserved to make the list. Shit is catchy as hell...