I woke up this morning and it was 2008. What the hell happened to 2007? It went faster than Fu-Schnickens over a ghettotech beat!
There were a grip of songs that made all of us at Morebounce Publications take notice, though. Some were on fire, some were straight crazy, and others made us wonder what we did to make the gods angry. But either way, we’re here to share them with you, the readers who carried our lazy asses through 2007.
So here’s to you, readers! 2007’s most notable cuts:
Grand Pubah
Let’s Go
Top Shelf 8/8/88, 2007
Turns out that Top Shelf album wasn’t from 1988 at all, but a meticulously crafted throwback project. It was hot to death, though, and this is my favorite joint. Throw your hands in the air, if you wit it, let’s go!
Kinfolk Kia Shine
Krispy
Due Season, 2007
Do you know anybody in 2007 who (1) didn’t refer to their shoes/hair/game as “krispy,” or (2) announce that they were through buying Bapes, since they got “errrrrry purrrr?” Me neither. The song itself is ridiculous, but damn. It had reach this year.
Mary J. Blige
Just Fine
Growing Pains, 2007
Ooh, Morebounce loves us some Mary J. This single for her new album is crazy infectious, and it makes us happy.
UGK Feat. Outkast
International Players Anthem
Underground Kingz, 2007
Damn shame Pimp C. left us last fall - we need about 40 more of these jammies this year. It’s sublime.
Fantasia
Hood Boy
Single, 2007
I won’t front on this one, it’s nothing to call Kanye over. But I’m just happy to see li’l Celie keep her grind going.
Chamillionaire Feat. Slick Rick
Hip Hop Police
Ultimate Victory, 2007
Nice to hear a song that’s actually about something. Slick Rick works that patch up in there!
Funkdoobiest
Hip Hop Music
Single, 2007
Now, I know I’m heavily biased toward anything that sounds as old school as this. But dayum. There’s a reason folks go crazy for the ’80s!
Pop It Off Boyz
Crank Dat Batman
Single, 2007
Stop it. Makes me want to take to my bed.
Jason Fox Feat. Hood Presidents
Aunt Jackie
Single, 2007
Dumb, but fun. I’m not mad at young Jason. I think this made some nice ringtones out there…
Kevin Mega
Always Be Your Girl
After 2 Nite, 2007
I’ve got to give some love to Milwaukee’s own Kevin Mega. I love this cut right here, with its rolling basslines, laid back rhymes and shout outs to both Redroom and Malcolm. Cop the whole album on iTunes.
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Thanks for this New Year’s treat. The Grand Puba track is hot.
Kevin Mega track is dope. 2007 had its moments, but it’s the obscure and outdated that keep me coming back here. Dr. Morebounce, rock it, lawd don’t stop it!
Krispy get’s the shine? damn. where’s the Weezy? kidding, but seerrrrrsly… where’s that slammin Chaka Kahn & MJB track up on this list? i don’t even know where to start with a best of 07 list.
that reminds me, i do need to check out that Top Shelf comp.
oh god, no, this isn’t a best of ‘07 list, just joints that made a ripple. i’m too lazy to think of all the best.
hence the krispy. good god, it’s terrible, but memorable.
i’m still cool on weezy. but what do i know, maybe he’s a genius with giant teeth. time will tell…
The world needs more Slick Rick. Thanks Cham!
re: best of - well let me be the first to say it wasn’t a very landmark year (i may be digging a hole by saying it).
PS Top Shelf comp is a’ight. i’m still listening.
That’s some good shiznit, right there.
Especially the Grand Puba one. It’s well sick!
That Funkdoobiest slipped by me this past year, what a shame. Thanks for pointing it out.
Best wishes for the new year.
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