The Top 10 Most Popular Hip Hop Singles The Week Of 3/5/2012
This week, Snoop Dogg smokes out the competition, as J.Cole's latest enters the race as expected. Meanwhile, Ruste Juxx shocks everyone and Tyga is a mainstay.
Rap Release Dates: La Coka Nostra, Ras Kass, Diggy Simmons, Obie Trice
La Coka Nostra announce a June album, Diggy Simmons gets a track list and Nicki Minaj gets cover art for her album coming the same date as Ras Kass and Obie Trice.
Mixtape Release Dates: Game, Mac Miller, Paul Wall, Crooked I
Game is in the studio preparing for a mixtape, Mac Miller drops the first song off his, plus Paul Wall, Crooked I and more.
The Top 10 Most Popular Hip Hop Singles The Week Of 2/27/2012
This week, Slaughterhouse takes the top spot with a different song, while Melanie Fiona reaches our list with the help of J.Cole, and King Tyga holds steady.
Rap Release Dates: French Montana, Odd Future, Nas, Nicki Minaj
French Montana gears for July, Odd Future holds firm to a March release, while Nas completes his tenth album, and Nicki Minaj keeps the "Roman" leaks coming.
Mixtape Release Dates: Curren$y and Styles P, Don Trip, Big K.R.I.T., Wiz Khalifa
This week Curren$y and Styles P announce a joint collab, while Don Trip's mixtape moves a few days, and Big K.R.I.T. gets a possible release date, as Wiz Khalifa gets a definite one.
The Top 10 Most Popular Hip Hop Singles The Week Of 2/20/2012
Slaughterhouse tops the charts this week, while Tyga makes up the difference, DMX returns plus Kid Cudi and friends.
Rap Release Dates: Killer Mike, Oh No, Kid Cudi, Ja Rule
Killer Mike has some "R.A.P. Music" for May, but this week Tyga gets "Careless" as Ja Rule stays locked for end of month...but is Kid Cudi?
Mixtape Release Dates: Prodigy, Don Trip, Wiz Khalifa, Ruff Ryders
Prodigy gears for "H.N.I.C. 3" while Wiz Khalifa's "Taylor Allderdice" mixtape becomes more of a reality. Plus a Ruff Ryders album delay turns into a mixtape release.
The Top 10 Most Popular Hip Hop Singles The Week Of 2/13/2012
This week freestyles from Joe Budden, Redman, and Joell Ortiz take over the list, while Kendrick Lamar and Rick Ross' artist Gunplay hit Number One.
Rap Release Dates: Obie Trice, Diggy Simmons, B.o.B., Curren$y
B.o.B. and Obie Trice move, while Diggy Simmons gets a release date, and Curren$y drops the unexpected "Muscle Car Chronicles."
Mixtape Release Dates: Freeway, Stalley, Jon Connor, Tony Yayo
Freeway announces "Freedom Of Speech," while Stalley readies "Savage Journey To the American Dream" as Jon Connor gets a "Blue Album" and Yayo brings Part 2 of "El Chapo"
The Top 10 Most Popular Hip Hop Singles The Week Of 2/6/2012
This week Meek Mill and J.Cole show up twice, as Trae Tha Truth has a 10-person posse cut, and Earl's home.
Rap Release Dates: Tyga, Pep Love, Bow Wow, Alchemist
Tyga finally drops his "Careless World" while Ski Beatz' mixtape goes retail, and Hiero's Pep Love grabs a March release.
Mixtape Release Dates: Big K.R.I.T., Pill, Yung Berg, Gorilla Zoe
This week, Big K.R.I.T. announces a mixtape, while Juvenile's tape gets a gentle push to late February.
The Top 10 Most Popular Hip Hop Singles The Week Of 1/30/2012
This week, Wale and T.I. show out, while a new Big K.R.I.T. single blasts to the top, plus some new freestyles.
Rap Release Dates: Maino, Too $hort, Curren$y, Tyga
UPDATE: Curren$y's "Muscle Car Chronicles" will release February 14, the same day as longtime collaborator Ski Beatz drops "24 Hour Karate School Presents: Twilight."
Mixtape Release Dates: Ski Beatz, Casey Veggies, Cookin Soul, Horse Shoe G.A.N.G.
January closes with Horse Shoe G.A.N.G. as February delivers new music from Gucci Mane, Project, Cookin Soul, Ski Beatz and many others.
The Top 10 Most Popular Hip Hop Singles The Week Of 1/23/2012
This week a Joe Budden Throne freestyle tops the list, while Game appears twice, a UK singer-songwriter shows up, and so do a few repeats.
Rap Release Dates: Nicki Minaj, Odd Future, K'Naan, B.o.B.
Nicki Minaj moves back "Roman Reloaded," while Odd Future gears for Vol. 2, plus B.o.B., K'Naan and many more.
Mixtape Release Dates: N.O.R.E., Pill, Gucci Mane, Juvenile
N.O.R.E. prefers "Crack On Steroids" while Pill gets a date for "The Epidemic," as Chip Tha Ripper, Young Buck, and Saigon all arrive this week.