[Pink Matter]

I want to thank everyone that participated and voted in this rate as well as everyone that commented while the rate was going on. I know I made a few mistakes throughout the course of this rate but I thank you for bearing with me throughout it all. I couldn't have done with out you guys

[Playa Playa]

9.889, WHEW!

So glad All Falls Down won

Let me post my comment

This is the winner, right? I can't put into words how much I love All Falls Down. The way Kanye addresses the issues with higher education and social expectations is incredible. It's witty enough to have mainstream appeal but it directly confronts the issues. It focuses on Black people but at the same time encompasses all races/classes and makes it relatable (see: the first half of the first two verses). The success of this song is why Kanye West and The College Dropout are so important. It captivated many audiences and brought conscious rap into the mainstream and "ended" gangsta rap's chokehold. The greatest artist of the century, only.

And I'm thinking 21 Questions was a bit revolutionary too. Two amazing singles 00s rap is the best ever, tbh.

[Pink Matter]

I'm going to work on the averages in a second.
Edit: As well as add comments for certain songs.

[Tom Vercetti]

Thnx for hosting~~

[Pink Matter]

Originally posted by Tom Vercetti

Thnx for hosting~~

My pleasure. Thanks for participating

[AlexisNeiers]

Thanks PM, you were a great host

[Pink Matter]

Originally posted by AlexisNeiers

Thanks PM, you were a great host

Thank you sis. And thanks for participating

[Playa Playa]

Yeah, thanks for hosting! It was great

[Admiral Bobbery]

Also, thanks for hosting! This was a fun rate to do and follow!

[Pink Matter]

I just might add the scores for each song later. Emphasis on might.

Originally posted by Playa Playa

Yeah, thanks for hosting! It was great

No problem Playa

[Pink Matter]

Originally posted by Admiral Bobbery

Also, thanks for hosting! This was a fun rate to do and follow!

Thank you. I'm really glad you participated as well

[Subomie]

Originally posted by Pink Matter

Back when Stacy was still invited to the cookout

The winner... naturally.

Cute rate, I would've probably done it if not for the white guy.

[Pink Matter]

54) Not Myself- 5.528
47) 3x5- 5.972
44) Love Song For No One- 6.094
43) Your Body Is a Wonderland- 6.111
41) 83- 6.306
40) My Stupid Mouth- 6.408
39) Why Georgia- 6.417
35) Great Indoors- 6.458
32) City Love- 6.583
29) St. Patrick's Day- 6.75
22) Neon- 7.069
19) Back to You- 7.178
9) No Such Thing- 8.319

Average: 6.55



48) Twork It Out- 5.931
47) I Can't Let U Go- 5.972
39) U-Turn- 6.417
35) How Do I Say- 6.458
33) I Don't Know (feat. P Diddy)- 6.472
31) Hottest Thing- 6.694
30) Can U Help Me- 6.722
27) Good Ol' Ghetto- 6.806
25) If I Want To- 6.833
24) U R The One- 6.889
10) U Got It Bad- 8.194
7) U Don't Have to Call- 8.75
6) U Remind Me- 8.85

Average: 6.99



59) Like My Style (feat. Tony Yayo)- 4.944
58) Poor Lil Rich- 5.306
57) Gotta Make It To Heaven- 5.417
55) Patiently Waiting (feat. Eminem)- 5.5
53) Heat- 5.597
52) U Not Like Me- 5.694
51) Life On The Line- 5.778
50) Don't Push Me- 5.806
49) Back Down- 5.917
45) Blood Hound- 6.056
42) High All The Time- 6.167
39) Many Men (Wish Death)- 6.417
29) What Up Gangsta- 6.739
23) Wanksa- 7
20) If I Can't- 7.125
8) P.I.M.P.- 8.361
5) In Da Club- 8.889
2) 21 Question (feat. Nate Dogg)- 9.556

Average: 6.46



56) I'll Fly Away- 5.486
39) Last Call- 6.417
26) Breathe In Breathe Out- 6.819
21) School Spirit- 7.111
18) Two Words (feat. Mos Def, Freeway, and The Boys Choir of Harlem)- 7.306
18) Never Let Me Down (feat. JAY Z and J. Ivy)- 7.306
16) Get Em High (feat. Talib Kweli and Common)- 7.403
15) Spaceship (feat. GLC and Consequence)- 7.528
14) Family Business- 7.694
13) We Don't Care- 7.75
12) Through the Wire- 7.833
11) The New Workout Plan- 8.167
5) Jesus Walks- 8.889
3) Slow Jamz (feat. Twista and Jamie Foxx)- 9.056
1) All Falls Down (feat. Syleena Johnson)- 9.889

Average: 7.64

[Pink Matter]

Originally posted by Subomie

The winner... naturally.

Cute rate, I would've probably done it if not for the white guy.

nn you should have. His album has some nice gems in there.

[Paul McCutie]

aw, you really did this on friday night.

what can i say, good song won, it was my 9. thank god it wasn't 50.

[Pink Matter]

Originally posted by Paul McCartney

aw, you really did this on friday night.

what can i say, good song won, it was my 9. thank god it wasn't 50.

Wish you were here for the reveals sis. Nonetheless, thank you for participating and commenting throughout the rate

[Reverie]

Great job hosting! Sorry I couldn't send on time but I still got to listen to John his album, my mom would be proud of me dddd

[Pink Matter]

Originally posted by Reverie

Great job hosting! Sorry I couldn't send on time but I still got to listen to John his album, my mom would be proud of me dddd

At the end of the day, one of my goals was to at least expose people to more music they may not have heard before. I'm just happy that you were able to enjoy John's album

[Paul McCutie]

Originally posted by Pink Matter

Wish you were here for the reveals sis. Nonetheless, thank you for participating and commenting throughout the rate

nah, thank you for hosting

Originally posted by Pink Matter

At the end of the day, one of my goals was to at least expose people to more music they may not have heard before. I'm just happy that you were able to enjoy John's album

yea i guess we were all exposed

[Wicked]

Originally posted by Pink Matter

Drum roll please

















2) 21 Questions (feat. Nate Dogg)- 9.556

"If I got locked up and sentenced to a quarter century, could I count on you to be there to support me mentally?"



The next song to leave our rate is 12 21 Questions, 50's second #1 hit and the follow up to In Da Club. I don't think I need to state just how memorable this song is do I? The instrumental is super catchy and the hook by Nate Dogg (R.I.P. </3) is one of his best/well-known hooks. Fun fact: this was the only single from the album to not have the Parental Advisory sticker on its cover since the only profanity was the word "n*gga" in the first verse. In addition, this is one of the few times in which 50 gets sentimental and expresses his love or at least inquires to his significant other on whether or not she'll be there for him when he really needs her.

Wicked said: 50's best song! The bulk of Get Rich' is about 50 and his story, but this is a very surprising but much needed love song; like they say "thugs need love too!" but, it's tremendously endearing & has the same authenticity and raw nature of the rest of the album. 21 gets extra points since he didn't go the usual route of making the "I'm a thug & you're my chick; the end" song, he gets more detailed asking questions based on his aspirations for a relationship. I've already typed too much but I've ripped this song apart and can't find a flaw. One of my favorite songs ever. And a Nate Dogg feature is an automatic 11, sorry Ye!

THAT MEANS THE WINNER OF THE MALE POP ICONS RATE OF THE 2000s is....




1) All Falls Down (feat. Syleena Johnson)- 9.889

Sorry Wicked
"I got a problem with spendin' before I get it. We all self-conscious, I'm just the first to admit it"


Back when Stacy was still invited to the cookout

The winner of the Male Pop Icons Rate of the 2000s is none other than All Falls Down. I promise I didn't rig this. Ya'll just had enough sense to make the best song in this rate win, and by a pretty sizable margin as well.
This track more or less encapsulates why I love Kanye. A witty, introspective reflection on not only himself but society as well backed by superb instrumentation and a good beat. What more can you ask for. The track is packed with quotables as well as a soulful hook too. The song peaked at #7, becoming his second top ten in the U.S., and also snagged him a nomination for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, ultimately losing to Usher's Yeah!.

I rebuke this rate but at least 21 Gods was in the top 2, I guess.

Slow Jamz is much better than All Falls Down.

Thanks for hosting!