Florida Runs Hip-Hop in 2008

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I feel an urge to do a follow-up to my post about 2008 being the Year of Florida. The Music Industry should take my number down...

Plies: Definition of Real is dropping June 10th. He's on fire. Check his statistics from 2008 thus far. "Shawty", his 2007 single, peaked @ #6 on the Hot Ringtone Charts this year. "Hypnotized" peaked @ #28 on the Pop 100 Charts and #22 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chartc. His singles from Definition of Real have also been well-received. Plies peaked at #69 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart with "Bust It Baby". "Bust It Baby pt 2" hit #16 on the Billboard Hot 100, #40 on the Pop 100, #3 on Hot Rap Tracks, #6 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart and #23 on the Hot Ringtones Charts. Clearly he's not going anywhere. Expect a great rest of the year.

Flo-Rida: I haven't been following the sales of Rida's debut Mail on Sunday because CD sales don't mean anything. The Music Industry is not about CDs anymore. For what it's worth, Sunday debuted in 2008 at #2 on the Album Charts. "Low" had incredible longevity and was a number 1 song across the globe (USA, Canada, New Zealand). "Elevators" is charting very well, and his upcoming singles (one with Sean Kingston, the other with Will.i.am) are sure to have cross-over appeal. I told you to expect a big year!

Rick Ross: MTV ranked him #4 on their 'Hottest MCs In The Game' List. He's crossed over in a major way.

DJ Khaled: Ace Hood's single "Cash Flow" was/is real big down South. Khaled gets points for that one. His new single "Out Here Grindin" is a hit! It features Rick Ross, Plies, Lil Boosie, Trick Daddy, Ace Hood and Lil Wayne. Akon on the hook. Certified smash. Props to Khaled for bringing back collabos.

T-Pain: Do I have to say anything? Google him. He's everywhere.

...more updates on Florida's dominance in 2008 coming throughout the year. And don't forget the predictions!