100 Best Songs of 2011

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The Throne - Though they weren’t there to accept the award, The Throne (Jay-Z and Kanye West) took home the Best Rap Performance Grammy for their ubiquitous hit “Otis.”(Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)
Mary J. Co-Signs - Before they collaborated on the "Fancy (Remix)," Mary J. Blige handpicked Drake to work on "The One" from her album. Before that, she talked about Drake's "Best I Ever Had" single as being a positive song for females.(Photo: Vince Bucci/PictureGroup)
4th Dimension \r - Singer Lady Gaga — always pushing the fashion envelope and, of course, taking live performance to the next level — appears onstage at the MTV Europe Music Awards in a futuristic red dress with twirling skirt at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland. (Photo: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)33. “Make Me Proud,” Drake - Nicki and Drake keep the "are they or aren't they?" rumors going strong with this bubbling down-tempo duet, trading verses and Auto-tuned harmonies.(Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)

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45. “Murder to Excellence,” Kanye West and Jay-Z - Jay and Ye take a break from the royal life to address black-on-black violence and shout out Danroy Henry on this touching highlight from Watch the Throne.  (Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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