SP33Demon
Lifer
My vote has to go to 9th Wonder! His stuff is just so sweet and original... for example De La's latest album, or Masta Ace from last summer (Beautiful is a sick track).
Honorable mention goes to Alkemyst, his beats are so dark and grimy I love it. I also heard some stuff from RZA's soon to be released album, I really liked some of those beats, but he's always been one of the best. Eminem also has stepped it up, I liked 2Pac's latest "Loyal to the Game" stuff that Em did, even if Em has sold out with his pop crap. Dre and Kanye are always in the mix as well.
Honorable mention goes to Alkemyst, his beats are so dark and grimy I love it. I also heard some stuff from RZA's soon to be released album, I really liked some of those beats, but he's always been one of the best. Eminem also has stepped it up, I liked 2Pac's latest "Loyal to the Game" stuff that Em did, even if Em has sold out with his pop crap. Dre and Kanye are always in the mix as well.