I believe 2005 was the "South's Year"...With many artists like Lil Wayne, Chamillionaire, Bun B, Young Jeezy, Slim Thug, even including Ludacris and his wonderful crew, DTP..they took it to the "New Level"....They've been doing it big since the Summer...The east was quiet this year. Man where was Wu-Tang for the East? But next year (2006), The east hip-hop will come back in the game....Hova, Nas, Papoose, Saigon, Wu Tang Clan Baby!!!