Best Rap Songs of 2013

Anyone who didn't vote for this has no idea what rap is.

Earl Sweatshirt is like all the weirdness of Tyler, the Creator combined with all the wordplay and talent of Kendrick Lamar. I personally believe that Earl has a lot of untapped potential, which would involve him expanding his range past slow minimalist beats.

But "Hive" is still an outstanding track, and "Doris" was the best album I've ever been disappointed by.

Earl Sweatshirt is the best in the game. Him and Kendrick.

My favorite song on this record. Simply put, the Adam Sandler of hip hop.

It's still shocking to me that "Rap God" got any attention at all on an album loaded with great songs when it's just six minutes of painful bragging that no one needs to hear.

Okay, now that's out of the way. So, "The Monster" is a pretty good track. Actually, it's a really good track. I was thinking it was just going to be "Love the Way You Lie" all over again, but that's not what it's like at all. This time, Eminem's rapping is original and creative, and Rihanna's singing isn't pitchy and aggravating. The combination is beautiful.

The flow that Chance possesses is unrivaled in the rap game right now. Not only is "Juice" pleasing to the ears, but it shows off Chance's creativity and intricacy. He's clearly on his own level, even with a lot of talented rappers who are up and coming.

Speaking of up and coming, Kendrick might be the next big thing in the rap game. His verse in "Control" by Big Sean is solid, but just because he's calling rappers out doesn't mean it's the best thing out there.

However, Kendrick is an incredibly talented rapper. "Backseat Freestyle" is proof alone that he has serious skill.

"Something Else" by Tech N9ne may very well be the most underrated album of the year, and "Love 2 Dislike Me" is an underrated track as well. The beautiful combination of Liz Suwandi's haunting soft voice, Tyler Lyon's controlled anger, and Tech N9ne's usual unbelievably intricate rhyme scheme makes this the best song that no one has heard.

It's so nice to hear a female rapper who isn't named Nicki Minaj manage to fight her way onto the scene. Snow is the real deal. She's not just a commodity, isn't selling her body, and she's certainly not just riding the fact that she's a woman to gain fame. She has serious talent. And she can rap in two languages better than most people can rap in one!

I've personally never tried dip, and after Danny Brown's rap about it, I certainly don't want to chance that. There's a serious sense of agony behind that fast party beat and cleverly worded rhymes.

Danny Brown puts a lot more emotion into his tracks than he lets the casual fan see, but it's clear that this is much darker than the typical party anthem.

The beat is catchy and bassy, the hook and background vocals from TLC are catchy, and the intricate rhymes ("paintbrush on," "face what's wrong," "makeup on") contain some of the most empowering lyrics in rap, let alone 2013 rap. Everybody ought to listen to "Lost Ones" by J Cole as well.

This song is relevant to so many people. Top 5, no doubt.

I think this should be in the top 10. Great and influential song by Cole World himself.

Wait, the guy who's known for dissing all those big-time rappers is making real grown-up tracks now? "Old Friend" is extremely emotional to anyone who's been close to someone who's overdosed, and anyone else can still feel the pain that Hopsin puts into every word of this song. Oh, and "Knock Madness" is definitely worth a listen.

Strange Music signs some pretty good rappers. Okay, they probably have the best roster in the industry in terms of pure talent. This year, Ces Cru really started to make a name for themselves in the underground rap community. "Juice" is just one of many top-level tracks they put out this year. Plus, you can never get enough of that Tech N9ne guy.

Okay, Tech N9ne signed some good rappers, but so did Hopsin. Jarren Benton may be a product of Hopsin's success, but that certainly shouldn't discredit his ability. Not only is Jarren right on the money in "Go Off," but SwizZz is really good for someone living in Hopsin's shadow, and Hopsin is... well, he's Hopsin. He's always good. And on this track, he's REALLY good.