Top Artists of 2008

View our picks for 2008 Top Artists!

Kanye West - Kanye took a new direction this year with his music using autotune while singing on a few of his songs. Thanks T-Pain!

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Kanye West - Kanye took a new direction this year with his music using autotune while singing on a few of his songs. Thanks T-Pain!

Lil Wayne - Weezy had the best year ever selling over 1 million copies of his album "Tha Carter III" in its first week.

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Lil Wayne - Weezy had the best year ever selling over 1 million copies of his album "Tha Carter III" in its first week.

World Music Awards - Beyoncé Knowles tears up the stage during her performance at the World Music Awards in Monte Carlo. The singer received the Outstanding Contribution to the Arts Award during the ceremony.

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Beyonce - 2008 was the year of Sasha Fierce! Miss Beyonce flooded TV and radio stations with her anthem "Single Ladies."

Keyshia Cole - Keyshia is equal parts sass and sexy.

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Keyshia Cole - Keyshia worked 2008 with hit show "The Way It Is" and her third album "A Different Me." The girl is doin her thang!

T.I. - After all T.I. has been through this year, he rose to the top with his album Paper Trail. "Live Your Life" is still at the top of the Billboard 100!

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T.I. - After all T.I. has been through this year, he rose to the top with his album Paper Trail. "Live Your Life" is still at the top of the Billboard 100!

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Rihanna - Wow! Rihanna has stepped it up completely this year. The title of her third album spoke for itself..."Good Girl Gone Bad."

Ne-Yo - Ne-Yo proved this year that being a gentleman isn't selling out. It's the year of the gentleman!

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Ne-Yo - Ne-Yo proved this year that being a gentleman isn't selling out. It's the year of the gentleman!

Young Jeezy - Tune in to the Hottest Ticket on TV to see Young Jeezy hit the stage!

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Young Jeezy - Jeezy made it big this year releasing "The Recession," plus appearing on many other artists albums.

T-Pain - Ringleader is the perfect analogy for T-Pain. He has stormed the HipHop and R&B scene writing, producing, and singing on everyone's hits. Genius huh?

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T-Pain - Ringleader is the perfect analogy for T-Pain. He has stormed the HipHop and R&B scene writing, producing, and singing on everyone's hits. Genius huh?

Ludacris (@ludajuice) - Luda’s seen some interesting things while touring with the Black Eyed Peas. But what he saw on Fergie’s birthday topped it all. “It's Fergie's birthday today on the tour. Why the hell does she have a petting zoo backstage? I can't even be mad. Denver Colorado get ready.”

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Ludacris - As under-rated as Luda has been, he finally gets the respect and praise he deserves this year. If you didn't cop the album this year, get it now! "Theater Of The Mind"...In stores now!