MTV's Hottest MC's top 5 breakdown

 

MTV has brought us the final 5 people for its Hottest MC in the game list, and here it is:

1. Eminem
2. Jay-Z
3. Kanye West
4. Drake
5. Rick Ross

Now this list is deceiving because MTV did have things a little differently, but as a result of some on spot debating Kanye went from 4 to 3 ahead of Drake and Eminem moved up to number 1 over Jay-Z after yet another vote. Now lets break it down from 5 all the way down to one... 

Breakdown after the jump.

5. Ricky Rozay came into this year as the hottest thing in Miami, but since then he has produced hit after hit, produced impressive guerrilla style videos, and rose to the upper echelon in the rap community. His smooth style and slick verses make you feel richer than you are and make you want to enjoy the finer things in life. Rick Ross' album Teflon Don opened at number two, falling victim to Eminem at number one.  Whats more telling than the first week numbers are the hits and features all over it. With spots from Kanye West, Jay-Z, Drake, John Legend, TI, Trey Songz and Diddy in addition to others. Maybach Music Group has risen as a result of Ross and dare I say with TI getting incarcerated again, is Ross the new king of the South? He's getting my vote, I like this spot at number 5, look for him to be making moves to slide up in next years poll.

4.Drizzzy Drakee
Last years hottest bidding war turned into one of this years biggest superstars. Drake dropped his first album to warm reception, selling over 400,000 copies in the albums first week. What makes Drake so hot is his versatility, you can find him on almost any type of song, and his verse is going to kill it (just look at his features with Bun B, Jay, Lil Wayne, and his R&B records, he is the most versatile artist out there). The hype over Thank Me Later was insane before its eventual leak and release. Looking back Drake had this summer on lock down, yea Em put in the biggest record of the year according to sales, but I don't think any album has been quoted over twitter, facebook, and more anticipated in a long time. Remember back in March when a Drake song leaked and it was the hottest ish on the net, even when it was unfinished, or an album throw away, Drake controlled the game and with the help of Nicki Minaj, kept Young Money in the mainstream during Lil Wayne's absence. Anyone see the line-up at OVO fest? You'll see where he ranks in my top 5 below.

3. KanYe West
This is where things got really interesting on the video of them deciding who should be in the top 3. People debated Kanye should be higher because of GOOD fridays and well thats it. Kanye was virtually invisible until May of this year when he dropped Power featuring Dwele and from there the whole thing took off. Kanye came out of his shell and in the latter part of 2010 you cant seem to get away from Kanye West. His album and movie have swarmed blogs and music news sources everywhere. When your album cover garner's attention from damn near everybody and every little detail of your life is beening followed, how is Kanye not even higher up on the list? He went from virtual anonymity to a dominating closing performance at a very lack luster VMA's (Thanks Chelsea Handler). Ye's album is going to be one of the best albums of the year at the least, and I see the potential for a top album of all time.

2. Jay-Z
Jigga has been one of the most consistent rappers of the past decade, coming in as the number 3 rap artists of all time according to sales (behind Tupac Shakur and Eminem). Jay was relatively silent this year, but was able to attach himself onto some of the biggest records and hottest artists of the year. Doing verses on Drake's, Rick Ross' and Kanye's upcoming album, and doing a tour with the biggest artist of the year Eminem, Jay has managed to stay more than relevant. He has even signed on to help with U2's 360 tour in Australia and New Zealand. Jay and Kanye even have a full album in the works tentatively titled Watch the Throne (extended from an EP) and has been rumored to be putting out another sequel to the Blueprint series. This has been a big year for Jay, but after taking number one last year, and with the hype that will be coming in next year, is Jay really the number 2 hottest artist of this year?

1. Eminem
Hip hop's most wicked, vile rhyme slayer has returned to the spot that I personally have been waiting for. Eminem last year put out a so-so album that still outsold Jay-Z's the Blueprint 3, used genius internet tactics to market the album, and yet shady came back even stronger. Eminem's recovery record sold over 700,000 copies in its first week, and has since sold well over 2.7 million copies. He had 2 number one hits in Not Afraid and Love the Way You Lie, kept Rhianna relevant despite abysmal album numbers, and was even featured on Airplanes pt. 2 with B.o.B. and Hayley Williams. Eminem has risen to the point where he can sell-out stadium shows, where his best songs don't just get radio play, but instead become anthems. Shady has done it all, and come back from near death to be the number one hottest artist in the game. If he wants to keep that title, he's going to have a lot to work to do, the rest of top 5 is gearing up for an insane 2011, and let's not forget The Carter 4 should drop at some point soon enough.
So there ya have it folks, MTV's top 5, debatable at best here is my personal top 5:

1. Eminem - This should be everyone's
2. Kanye West - Have you seen Runaway yet? Even better watch the post show interview on MTV.
3. For the record these guys are tied at 2- Drake - He is still releasing records and getting features, R&B mix tape coming soon
4. Jay-Z- only in anticipation for the next year
5. Rick Ross - The birth of a mega-star is among us

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