Rap-Up.com || New York Times’ Favorite Songs of 2009

It’s that time of the year when everyone’s weighing in on the best of 2009. From Time magazine to producer Tricky Stewart and now The New York Times, whose two music critics have each picked their 10 favorite songs of the year, including a few surprise selections.

John Pareles’ Top Songs of 2009

Rihanna – “Russian Roulette”
The Very Best – “Kamphopo”
Jay-Z featuring Alicia Keys – “Empire State of Mind”
The Dead Weather – “Treat Me Like Your Mother”
BLK JKS – “Molalatladi”
Annie – “I Don’t Like Your Band”
Wild Beasts – “Hooting & Howling”
Kings of Leon – “Use Somebody”
Lady Gaga – “Paparazzi”

Ben Ratliff’s Top Songs of 2009

Micachu – “Calculator”
The-Dream – “Rockin’ That ****”
Richgirl – “He Ain’t Wit Me Now (Tho)”
Bannakumbi – “Un Nuevo Día”
Liturgy – “Pagan Dawn”
YOB – “Burning the Altar”
Shrinebuilder – “Pyramid of the Moon”
Tyondai Braxton – “Platinum Rows”
Coati Mundi – “No More Blues”
Electrik Red – “So Good”

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31 Comments

Vinny
December 21st, 2009 at 9:52 am
Richgirl! :D
Beyoncé? :’(
jessicarabbitszs
December 21st, 2009 at 10:14 am
@Vinny, Why does Beyonce need anymore praise than what she’s already gotten????
Eric
December 21st, 2009 at 10:36 am
Rihanna #1:D

& I didn’t expect Electrik Red to be there, but great. I love them!
Lorin
December 21st, 2009 at 10:42 am
I’m so glad someone else loved the RichGirl track! Shoulda had more hype.
@ NEW YORK TIMES
December 21st, 2009 at 11:32 am
I don’t like Beyonce either, she’s over hyped but all her songs suck! Rihanna is the new it girl and her song is up there, which just proves Rihanna is the new girl!
Jaelani
December 21st, 2009 at 11:53 am
Wow, that “So Good” was so good. I’m surprised it was on this list, Electrik Red’s whole album was amazing.
ha
December 21st, 2009 at 12:00 pm
who are these people and wtf do their opinion matter
Mia
December 21st, 2009 at 12:27 pm
Rihanna songs are flops just like her album lady GAGA IS THE NEW IT GIRL BEYONCE IS ICON PPL LIE NUMBERS DON’T. RIHANNA IS ALL HYPE 4 ALBUMS AND NOT 1 HIT #1 HAHA
Nicky
December 21st, 2009 at 1:00 pm
@ MIA

Lady gaga doesnt have a #1 either. 2 Albums out and much hype.

sit ya ass down.

Exactly numbers count idiot. Rihanna has sold over 13 million albums in only 4 years.
young black and gifted
December 21st, 2009 at 2:11 pm
@Mia, the fact that u laughed shows how obsessed with rihanna u really are. how can a person take joy in trashing another? u make me sick!! and rihanna has had and will a career most will only dream of, and u?…
LADYNANA
December 21st, 2009 at 2:20 pm
@Nicky,

Lady Gaga has sold 4 millions 1 just one year

In Uk her last album sold 1millions while rihanna sold only 300k with her last album

lady gaga has 2 number 1 with her debut album in the usa (just dance poker face) and has already more than 6 number one worlwilde

conlusion :lady gaga killed Rihanna’s career
and her 5 min of fame
Long Live the new princess of pop Lady Gaga
my upper east side girl not a barbados lowborn daughter of a junkie
Pow!
Dillon_68
December 21st, 2009 at 4:14 pm
FINALLY, someone of high status has praised one of The-Dream’s songs! Rockin’ That Thang was my favorite of the year by far!
AshantiFan
December 21st, 2009 at 5:32 pm
@Vinny, I believe Ashanti #1 worldwide hit “Only U”. Ashanti is an accomplished relevant singer who has changed the face of pop culture. Ashanti has proven time and time again why the music industry, and therefore the entertainment world, needs her singing and acting abilities.

Ashanti is in the studio working on another #1 album. Ashanti will reign in 2010- multiplatinum album, more #1 singles to add to the collection, major star power on Broadway, and her fragrance line and Oscar worthy acting movie roles. Ashanti will definitely run 2010.
AshantiFan
December 21st, 2009 at 5:32 pm
@Lorin, I believe Ashanti #1 worldwide hit “Only U”. Ashanti is an accomplished relevant singer who has changed the face of pop culture. Ashanti has proven time and time again why the music industry, and therefore the entertainment world, needs her singing and acting abilities.

Ashanti is in the studio working on another #1 album. Ashanti will reign in 2010- multiplatinum album, more #1 singles to add to the collection, major star power on Broadway, and her fragrance line and Oscar worthy acting movie roles. Ashanti will definitely run 2010.
AshantiFan
December 21st, 2009 at 5:33 pm
@young black and gifted, I believe Ashanti #1 worldwide hit “Only U”. Ashanti is an accomplished relevant singer who has changed the face of pop culture. Ashanti has proven time and time again why the music industry, and therefore the entertainment world, needs her singing and acting abilities.

Ashanti is in the studio working on another #1 album. Ashanti will reign in 2010- multiplatinum album, more #1 singles to add to the collection, major star power on Broadway, and her fragrance line and Oscar worthy acting movie roles. Ashanti will definitely run 2010.
AshantiFan
December 21st, 2009 at 5:33 pm
I believe Ashanti #1 worldwide hit “Only U”. Ashanti is an accomplished relevant singer who has changed the face of pop culture. Ashanti has proven time and time again why the music industry, and therefore the entertainment world, needs her singing and acting abilities.

Ashanti is in the studio working on another #1 album. Ashanti will reign in 2010- multiplatinum album, more #1 singles to add to the collection, major star power on Broadway, and her fragrance line and Oscar worthy acting movie roles. Ashanti will definitely run 2010.
young black and gifted
December 21st, 2009 at 5:38 pm
@LADYNANA, have u lost it? first the fame aint gagas debut album the debut did nothing and gggb must have sold more than 4mil in a year and year gaga is killing rihanna in album sales now but how long have their albums been out now? 4 weeks? talk album sales in a years time please. and have u notice that every second post on any blog is a rihanna one? im thinking that 5 min of fame is taking longer to wear off its been like 4 years and its stil on. and 5 number 1 singles aint nothing and who knows how many worldwide coz i know pon de replay, s.o.s, unfaithful,umbrella,dont stop the music, take a bow, disturbia, live your life, run this town, te amo. were number ones somewhere. and yes gaga has achieved thing most will never do, but that shouldnt take away from rihanna.
young black and gifted
December 21st, 2009 at 5:41 pm
@LADYNANA, and its funny how in ur lil statement u manage to inslut more people besides rihanna, guess we know who the lowborn, wait lowbraincellcountborn is.
young black and gifted
December 21st, 2009 at 5:47 pm
@AshantiFan, i know u a fan and that this people normally give u shit for that, but u should realise that ashantis time is over she wil never ever do aswell as she use to. and after the less album im not even sure she has that many fans stil and will do a number 1 if she got a rival on release Week.
nonamer
December 21st, 2009 at 6:10 pm
@@ NEW YORK TIMES,
you do realize that this is a list of OPINIONS right?
Redlight
December 21st, 2009 at 6:16 pm
Why Should Rihanna Be On The List . Shes Horrible And Demented . Just Look At Her Album Its Terrible It Shows Her Nearly Naked And Smoking !! smoking kills people everyday , And Now The Album Has A Explict Sticker. It Just Keeps Getting Worst . Shes Only 21 Damn Sake . Shes not 30. This Worst Album Yet
BV
December 21st, 2009 at 6:24 pm
SAD when these 3 list make more SENSE then the GRAMMYS the GRAMMYS ARE A JOKE, i mean look at the history of the RAP and R&B over the last 10 years its a fucking joke, 2pac and biggie never won a grammy u know they lose to guys like will smith and coolio. or yea and eminem no offense to eminem but how do songs like ” my name is” and ” real slim shady” win over even songs like ” stan ” ” lose your self ” etc. not to mention ” my name is” beat out 2pacs CHANGES are u fucking kidding??? even EM would say that is ludacris! GRAMMYS are BULLSHIT. the DREAM didnt even get a nomation. i am white but the grammys are RACIEST.
Vinny
December 21st, 2009 at 6:45 pm
Please, the numbers speking for Bee, Bey is the Queen!

I Luv Rihanna, Gaga and Ashanti too…

*Sorry for bad english, i’m a brazilian boy*
young black and gifted
December 21st, 2009 at 6:59 pm
@Redlight, are u sure u dont like the album and dont think it should be on the list because it wasnt that great or just because its rihannas? cause it sounds like u have more of a problem with rihanna and her image then the music itself. did u even listen to the album or just hating?
bodacious
December 21st, 2009 at 9:36 pm
some of you would complain if they hung your azz with a brand new rope. just complain, complain , complain and compare and compare gheesh can’t you just be happy for all of the ones who made the list and hope for more different ones the next time , silly people.
RUDE BOY
December 21st, 2009 at 9:39 pm
RIHANNA DOMINATES ANOTHER YEAR END CHART
BRAVO
The One
December 22nd, 2009 at 7:58 pm
these are peoples opioions so why would any one care of someone who isnt famous expect the facts and da fact is no matter if you think dat beyonce has to much hype and you u know y cause she the best and if she wasn’t i think we all would know about it and he charts don;t lie not one of rihanna songs hit the top 10 mark yet and shes on her THIRD SIngle now who da best…
JOJO
December 22nd, 2009 at 8:31 pm
these songs just seem so random, but whatevas!
dan
December 23rd, 2009 at 12:34 am
@BV, because dreams album was bullshit…
walking on the moon & my love were the only good songs

i’m mad that mary didnt get a nomination for growing pains…because of its release date it must have been in 2010’s grammys, or not?
fade away was a grammy worth song!
dan
December 23rd, 2009 at 12:35 am
@The One, russian roulette hit the top 10 and hard will definitely be in the top 10
Ahzumjot
December 23rd, 2009 at 9:42 am
@BV, “Lose yourself” won an oscar… morron.