Aughts pt. 7-2006

Finally, a short one! I'm pretty certain my faves in '06 were pretty simple, just played a LOT.

1. Irreplaceable-Beyoncé
Schaffer "Ne-Yo" Smith dropped his "Superwoman" (ala man writing for a woman) with this. 3 million copies later, dudes couldn't even be mad if she sang it like this.

2. High & Dry-Bilal
From Exit Music, a tribute to Radiohead, Bilal blesses a great song with a great voice. The Bends' original version is no slouch. But come on....

3. Boogie Wonderland-Brittany Murphy
R.I.P., I couldn't stop listening to it and I never really got over how sexy her speaking/singing voice was. Then there's the fact that SHE told me the words to an EWF song!! I'm so embarrassed.

4. Touch It (Remix)-Busta Rhymes f/ Mary J Blige, Rah Digga, & Missy
If I thought Swizz was dead with the Ruff Ryders, this slapped me clean crossed the face. The original and remix were equally vicious. "Get low, Bus." "Turn it up!"

5. Before He Cheats-Carrie Underwood
Again, why must the best male bash tunes be written by dudes? Chris Thompkins/Josh Kear's classic tune took Carrie from country to pop and from Idol to bonafied star. Great friggin' song.

6. Ain't No Other Man-Christina Aguilera
The song that made sense of the DJ Premier/Christina match up. A double album wasn't necessary though.

7. More Of You-Fred Hammond
The most played gospel song of the decade for me. When you've had enough, there's indeed "more." The song seems to never stop climbing. Background vocals take it there.

8. Back For More-Glenn Lewis feat. Kardinal Offishall
Cut his hair and rocked a reggae tune abandoning his Stevie roots and for what? To have his album shelved! Some times I really hate major labels! This banged and would've done just fine if pushed.

9. Crazy/Feng Shui-Gnarls Barkley
A short sweet album led by one of the decades greatest songs. The play on irony and oxymorons throughout the album make you truly consider psychotropic meds by the end. Yet one more example of the genius Cee-Lo Green is.

10. Lost One-Jay-Z
Though the most significant verse is rumored to be 3-4 years old, it makes the song one of Jig's most quotables ever. Dr. Dre on the beat doesn't hurt (even if it's merely a loop).

11. Continuum (album)Vultures/Slow Dancing in a Burning Room/I Don't Trust Myself (With Loving You)/Heart of Life-John Mayer
I've written about this album more than i'm willing to admit.

12. Say, Say, Li'l Fine Ass Niggah (feat. Trauma Black, Bun B & Pastor Troy)/I'm So Famous-Joi
Crunk cats missed this. Joi's the baddest in the ATL and way too neglected of your attention. Itune her please:)

14. Let Me Talk to You Prelude / My Love-Justin Timberlake
Most played song of the year. Before I even saw the video, then double the spins. The keys, the beat, the intro, man....hold on, I'm finna play it right now.

15. If (ft. Asheru & Talib Kweli)-Kenn Starr
Hot slept on track I wouldn't have known had it not been for Ash's Insomnia mixtapes. Dig this up-3 hot verses, hot track.

16. Kick Push/I Gotcha-Lupe Fiasco
To make me memorize a tune about skateboarding is no easy feat. "K-Koomp, k-koomp, k-koomp, his neighbors couldn't stand it." Loved it. But when "I Gotcha" dropped, I nearly forgot the kickin' and pushin. Though Pharrell stole/flipped Ye's "Get By" beat, it was still killer. Lupe's soap verse got me too.

17. Who Killed It-NaS
One of NaS' most creative moments. Great storytelling and characters to boot.

18. Morris Brown-Outkast
I think their fans sold 'em out, I just can't figure out why. Idlewild wasn't bad. Definitely not subpar enough to take them from five million to one million and be outsold by Danity Kane. This one took you to the HBCU halftimes. Loved it.

19. Lost Without You-Robin Thicke
For a second there I was really scared Maxwell wouldn't survive this. This should've won Grammy for R&B male the following year, so injustices are dealt to both sides of the line apparently.

20. Why You Wanna-T.I.
"Gypsy Woman" and Q-Tip's one-liner flipped for a southern hip hop gem. "I just got just got one question to aks you. Is you happeh?"