So, the Idolator Pop Critics Poll is out, with some really good graphics and some good thinkpiece-type things from the staff. Go read it! I’m just thrilled I was asked to participate…here’s my ballot (the only thing I regret is forgetting about ‘The Way I Live’ by Baby Boy Da Prince as one of my singles…).
ALBUMS (10 each)
1. UGK – Underground Kingz
2. Robert Glasper – In My Element
3. Slavia – Strength & Vision
4. Justice – Cross
5. Kanye West – Graduation
6. The Field – From Here We Go Sublime
7. Jesu – Conqueror
8. Little Brother – Getback
9. Tim Hecker – Atlas
10. Blaq Starr – King of Roq
TRACKS
1. UGK ft. Outkast – International Players Anthem
2. CRS – Us Placers
3. Fergie ft. Ludacris – Glamourous
4. Teriyaki Boyz ft. Kanye West – I Still Love H.E.R
5. Median – How Big Is Your World?
6. MIA ft. Bun B & Rich Boy – Paper Planes Remix
7. Cam’ron – Just Us
8. Three Six Mafia ft. Chamillionaire – Doe Boy Fresh
9. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony ft. Akon – I Tried
10. Swizz Beatz – Top Down
REISSUES
1. J Dilla – Ruff Draft EP
2. Fennesz – Endless Summer
3. Dinosaur L – 24/24 Music
4. Joy Division – Unknown Pleasures
5. Lee Scratch Perry & the Upsetters – Super-Ape/Return of the Super-Ape
ARTISTS
1. Kanye West
2. Lil Wayne
3. Justice
4. Andre 3000
5. The Field
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