TOP 10 EAST COAST RAP 2012

Part two of the countdown continuing with the top tracks from

the East Coast and boy was this a huge disappointment!

What a poor ass year in releases. It just ain't what it used

to be and unlike the Dirty South, there wasn't even a decent

list to choose from. But here goes:

1. Beanie Sigel - This Time

However shit the year was for the east, Beanie just killed it

and the title track for his latest album is just top notch. 

The production along with that killer hook and an

awesome Beanie made this an easy choice.

2. Nas - Bye Baby

As soon as i first heard this track i was hooked

and it still is one of those tracks that just sucks you in.

At least Nas dropped a classic this year. Life is still good!

3. Joey Bada$$ - Hardknock

And then there was Joey and this track knocking 

through my speaker and i sat there smiling and

bumping my head in peace. So glad there's still cats 

out there who know what it's all about. This could easily

beat Beanie for the top track this year. Amazing shit!

4. Prodigy - Pretty Thug

The album wasn't P's finest, but this track really makes you

reminisce about the good 'ol gangsta hardcore hip-hop days.

Onyx style...lyrically not all that, but it's a killer joint.

5. Beanie Sigel - Dangerous

Had to pick another Beans cut and this track was

the obvious choice (though Kush Dreaming is equally great).

Young Chris & The Game kill it on top.

6. Ghostface Killah & Sheek Louch
Different Time Zones

So glad this dropped. Can't have a proper year without

the Wu droppin a little something. This collab was great and

had some really tight tracks, but this is my favourite one and 

sounds like vintage Wu to the ears. Nice to hear INS there too.

7. Lupe Fiasco - Around My Way

Lupe returned for Food & Liquor II and he redeemed

himself big time. A lot of great tracks but i decided on this

one over "Battle Scars", "How Dare You","Bitch Bad" etc.

Keepin it old skool with deep lyrics. Lupe all the way.

8. Ghostface Killa & Sheek Louch - Stella

Another Wu Banga with a great Method Man feature. 

It really can't get any better!

9. Vinnie Paz - You Can't Be Neutral On A Moving Train

Not the same without Stoupe, but Vinnie had

a nice release this year with some tight joints and

great collabos (Scarface, Mobb Deep), and this track.

Hella deep and a joy to just listen to it all.

10. DMX - Cold World

I just had to close off the top 10 with a joint 

from the dog himself. Great comeback and 

though nothing overly exciting, still pretty damn

great to hear X on the mic again!

Honorable Mentions:

Lupe Fiasco - Battle Scars / How Dare You

Styles P - Like That

Ghostface & Sheek - Been Robbed / Bonus Track

Beanie Sigel - Kush Dreaming

Nas - Daughters
Ala Sole & Nyck Caution - Resurrection Of Real