Fitting of an emcee that commanded such talent and personality, Biggie was seemingly at his best when allowed to roam free on his own songs, without the hindrance of say a Puff Daddy or 112 to weaken a track. Further, Biggie did not have the opportunity to reach the level of collaborations seen by the likes of Ludacris or Eminem. Despite these drawbacks though, I have attempted to compile here the top ten Biggie collaborations; whether they be album tracks on his own albums, album tracks on other artist’s albums, remixes, or any track for that matter. Collaborations allow us to view Biggie’s work in a different light because there is adaptation to the other artist or artists that create a unique new take on Biggie’s artistry. Further, we can also see how Biggie’s presence affected others featured on the tracks. With these benefits in mind, let me make clear that I sought some sort of duality in these collaborations rather than just a particularly strong Biggie track (an idea I will articulate a bit more upon later).

My birthday came and went by this past Friday, and Arthur King's new mixtape was as apropos a surprise as it was pleasant. I got the chance to host Summer 05 on the site last year, so it's a pleasure to go at it again. If you haven't been following, Arthur King hails from France and is part of a DJ collective named La Contre Face Son. Summer 06 picks up where Summer 05 left off and brings together those undeniable jams that you might have (or should have) heard on the radio, the club, the bar, or wherever else you lounge at. Things are kept fresh with exclusive remixes, blends and other little tricks to keep those heads nodding. Arthur King hopes you'll enjoy this for the rest of the summer. I'm sure you will.

Our new mixtape comes courtesy of a DC resident. From My Perspective shows that Washington has more to offer than hoodlums shooting at Dipset members and a leader of the free world who seems to enjoy watching his approval rating fall.