Best of 2011 - Big Sean ft. Nicki Minaj - Dance (A$$)

I've already posted this song but it's my absolute favorite of 2011 and Nicki just made it that much better. It's off Big Sean's debut album Finally Famous and the original was released on September 20th, while the remix was released on October 18th. This song peaked at #4 on the US Hot Hip-Hop charts and #10 on the Billboard Top 100. 2011 was a great start for Big Sean and I'm anxious to see what he brings to the table in 2012. Happy New Year :D

Best of 2011 - Misc. Reposts: "She", "Peso", & "Novacane"

These are 3 songs that are less mainstream than the rest, but deserve greater recognition. I've already posted them over the course of this year so if you just want the short version, here it is: Tyler, the Creator ft. Frank Ocean - She, ASAP Rocky - Peso, & Frank Ocean - Novacane. Long version after the break..

Best of 2011 - Wale ft Jeremih - That Way

This year, Wale teamed up with Maybach Music Group and they released the single "That Way" on August 30th, off the debut album Self Made Vol. 1. 

Best of 2011 - Big K.R.I.T. ft. Ludacris - Country Shit Remix

This song is off Big K.R.I.T.'s mixtape Return of 4Eva. It features Ludacris and Bun B, and was released in April. I don't think it got anywhere near the amount of radio play it deserved, at least not in DC. Regardless, it's still one of the best of 2011.

Best of 2011 - Lil Wayne ft. Drake - She Will

This song was released on August 16th, and is off Weezy's ninth album Tha Carter IV. It was certified gold by the RIAA and peaked at #1 on the Hot Hip-Hop and #3 on the Billboard Top 100.

Best of 2011 - Drake - Marvin's Room

I've already posted this song but it was so big this year that I need to post it again. Everyone and their brother did a remix of this song, which was released on the October's Very Own blog on June 9th and has since been certified gold. It topped at #7 on the Hot Hip-Hop charts and #21 on the Billboard Top 100. Since my last post, I've found another remix/mashup with Aaliyah's "If Your Girl Only Knew", which I'll also post at the bottom.

Best of 2011 - Kreayshawn - Gucci Gucci

Kreayshawn became a viral sensation this year with her video for "Gucci Gucci", released on May 16th. Her debut single climbed to 57 on the Billboard Top 100.