2013 Year End List: Artists of the Year

It's about that time again! The year 2013 is coming to a close and we ALWAYS bring the countdown list for you! This list specifically highlights who was IN and who wasn't as artists this year! Pay attention!

Industry Artists of the Year

10. 2 Chainz

9. Schoolboy Q

8. Rick Ross

7. Big Sean

6. Chance the Rapper

5. Kanye West

4. Jay Z

3. Drake

2. Eminem

1. Kendrick Lamar

I think we know undoubtedly why Kendrick Lamar was the top artist in 2013. His verse from "Control" seemed to set the tone for the whole year in Hip hop. He was EVERYWHERE and didn't even have an album out. Who's going to take the throne in Hip Hop for 2014??

Independent Artist of the Year

10. Chris Webby

9. Dom Kennedy

8. Lantana

7. Lecrae

6. Childish Gambino

5. Jon Conner

4. Action Bronson

3. Hoodie Allen

2. Mac Miller

1. Troy Ave

Got to give it up to Troy Ave. New York is the hardest place to come out of in the world and he is fast making his mark with good music and bringing the NY feel back. He is poised in 2014 to become a break out star. You heard it here first.