BME Makes RapGenius' top 100 songs of the Year

[SliK]

I like NIP, but it's not worthy of #2. Honestly, I liked Otis more, but to each his own.

Good to see BME make the top 10, I wish it was top 5 though. Echo possibly missed out because it leaked last year. It definitely deserves some recognition. Echo is extremely good.

[Stanforever]

Good to see two yela songs......but this list is shit

[slimsoxshady]

Lil B got Wonton Soup @37 suuuuuwwwwaaaaggg!
...even though it came out in 2010

[SOULHACKER]

Fast lane is a classic but I don't like the track Loud Noises...

[JamaicanPattlez]

N*ggas In Paris is good cuz of the beat but I don't know if it deserves number 2 spot, Kanye's verse just ruins it for me.

Ruins it? he's so much more enjoyable than Jay on that album.

Much more of a personality and wit, so much more entertaining.

That's my FAVORITE WTT track too. I loved the performance at the Victoria Secret event. Those white models can't dance tho.

[I'mShady]

Motherfucking Esco...
The song was such a great throwback to the 90s.

[TheGentlePlayer]

Yo, no disrespect...
But how the hell is the Nas song nr 1?
Man that song is just average.

[EminemBase]

Not to discredit your credibility or make fun of your opinion, but I'm interested to see why do you think Fast Lane is better than Nasty.

A number of reasons...

On a very basic level, without even analysing the technicalities of the lyrics or flows, I just objectively find it more enjoyable to my ears. It's more stimulating.

As for why I think it's better conceptually / lyrically and in every other aspect?

Firstly, there's a brooding intensity to Em's delivery alone which makes it audibly more exciting to my ears, and it's something that Nas does not have. Something else Nas doesn't do is evolve his style in a major way. Regardless of what you think of Em's changes in directions over the years, he remains unpredictable and he could sound... like something you've never heard, every album.

Where as Nas, as impressive as his lyricism remains... he never sounds much different.

"Nasty" is a basic Nas track. Yeah it's a nice beat and I can't fault the lyrics or execution but NUMBER ONE OF 2011? that's madness and I feel it's only because it's Nas it's getting that kind of hype.

That track is a basic braggadocio track, it's not exciting or intriguing. Whilst Nas' execution isn't simplistic, the track is and it doesn't light a fire in me. I hear it once, and I like it, but I don't have a burning desire to hear it again. Where as I do with "Fast Lane".

Now, all Em and Royce are doing is essentially bragging on "Fast Lane" too but they're doing it in a more interesting, cerebral way. And, because of the fact they're trying to top each other and are two incredible MCs, you have this sense of lyrical tug-of-war with the trading...

"Fast Lane" is an indulgence in wordplay and lyricism, and basically... being a smart-ass, which is what I love. I don't mind simplistic tones in the sense of... not being an overly complex concept, as long as the execution and attention to detail are intense and manic, which it is here.

Nas often has a natural eloquence and attention to detail also but, not in the same way. It's not as fun to me, he takes himself, and the world more seriously, it's more predictable.

On "Nasty", it's just 'another Nas track' to me. Is it good? sure. Better than "Fast Lane"? no way.

[Sam.]

36.“Loud Noises featuring Slaughterhouse” — Bad Meets Evil


Fuck this list.

[slimsoxshady]

36.“Loud Noises featuring Slaughterhouse” — Bad Meets Evil


Fuck this list.

and the fact it just edged out Wonton Soup makes me discredit this list
Wonton Soup >>>>>>> noise >>>>>>> noises >>>>>>> loud noises

[Mahmoud48]

NIP number 2 and Yonkers 3....this shit is legit

[EminemBase]

I definitely agree with "Yonkers" at #3 anyway. Great placement.

[KillahBee]

I definitely agree with "Yonkers" at #3 anyway. Great placement.

Certainly, Yonkers is pure quality

Even as a big Jay and Kanye fan, I don't really get the hype over Ni***s in Paris, personally I prefer atleast 6 songs off WTT to it

Nas at number 1?
Really surprised with that, it's a good track, but nothing memorable for me as I'd actually forgotten all about it, it's like Made You Look part 2, that's not a bad thing, but song of the year? That's a stretch

Also, nice to see some BME, but no Welcome 2 Hell? Fucking nastiest opener I've heard all year, weaves perfectly into Fastlane, too

[EminemBase]

I definitely agree with "Yonkers" at #3 anyway. Great placement.

Certainly, Yonkers is pure quality

Even as a big Jay and Kanye fan, I don't really get the hype over Ni***s in Paris, personally I prefer atleast 6 songs off WTT to it

Nas at number 1?
Really surprised with that, it's a good track, but nothing memorable for me as I'd actually forgotten all about it, it's like Made You Look part 2, that's not a bad thing, but song of the year? That's a stretch

Also, nice to see some BME, but no Welcome 2 Hell? Fucking nastiest opener I've heard all year, weaves perfectly into Fastlane, too

Agree with everything said there, apart from "Ni66as in Paris"... I actually like "Otis" more, but it's probably my second favourite track on the album.

"Welcome 2 Hell" definitely deserves a mention too and yeah, the flow into "Fast Lane" is perfect. It's so annoying that without "Lighters" the flow of the EP is pretty much flawless.

[I'mShady]

I definitely agree with "Yonkers" at #3 anyway. Great placement.

Certainly, Yonkers is pure quality

Even as a big Jay and Kanye fan, I don't really get the hype over Ni***s in Paris, personally I prefer atleast 6 songs off WTT to it

Nas at number 1?
Really surprised with that, it's a good track, but nothing memorable for me as I'd actually forgotten all about it, it's like Made You Look part 2, that's not a bad thing, but song of the year? That's a stretch

Also, nice to see some BME, but no Welcome 2 Hell? Fucking nastiest opener I've heard all year, weaves perfectly into Fastlane, too

Agree with everything said there, apart from "Ni66as in Paris"... I actually like "Otis" more, but it's probably my second favourite track on the album.

"Welcome 2 Hell" definitely deserves a mention too and yeah, the flow into "Fast Lane" is perfect. It's so annoying that without "Lighters" the flow of the EP is pretty much flawless.

Welcome 2 Hell Should have been top 5, I don't give a fuck, that shit is flawless.