PUYL Favorite Song: Kid Cudi - Just What I Am (ft. King Chip)

This might be my favorite song at the moment.  I'm really glad to see Kid Cudi maintaining his 'be true to yourself' approach to making music.  He strives to be as open and honest as possible in his creative process, and that's admirable especially for someone of his fame and stature.  Along with his Cleveland buddy, King Chip (the artist formerly known as Chip tha Ripper), Cudder expounds on past struggles, appreciating success, and accepting individualism.  And smoking, of course, but that's just what Cudi is.

Download: Kid Cudi - Just What I Am (ft. King Chip)

Big Sean - Finally Famous Vol. 3 (Mixtape)

The third installment of the D-Town rapper's Finally Famous series originally came out back in August but here it is finally tagless.  I first heard Big Sean on his track 'Getcha Some'.  It was cool and he has that unique voice but I wasn't sure how long he could stick around in the game.  I'm glad I kept paying attention, though, because in the past couple years he's really grown as a rapper.  I've been really impressed with the way he can switch his flow up, and the rhymes and jokes he puts out.  He is signed with Yeezy's G.O.O.D. Music label, and will soon be releasing his debut album which should feature plenty of huge names.  It looks like 2011 is going to be a big year for Big Sean.

Get the whole tape from illroots.