Darius Rucker Leaves Hootie Behind, Shows Kanye The Way To Cross Over [100 And Single]

When this column launched one year ago this week, Kanye West was locked in a mortal struggle for the top of Billboard's Hot 100, first defeating and then retreating from a smash by Soulja Boy. Twelve months later, the smash holding down the No. 1 spot has changed—this time, it’s from a more seasoned hip-hop figure, T.I.—but the challenger is the same. West storms the ramparts again, this time with his all-singing hit “Love Lockdown.” An eye-popping iTunes debut g...

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