When MTV did their "Hottest MC" list, it caused some controversy. Now, producers are getting in on the action by putting their lists together. The following lists were compiled after producers were asked, by MTV, for their takes on the list.

The RZA's Top 10
"Right now, I ain't even gonna front: I don't remember nobody's lyrics. That's when it gets bad. Hip-hop, when you remember somebody's lyrics, that's when a n---a got some sh-- on you. I can't quote nobody's rhymes right now. I couldn't tell you who it is."

Timbaland's Top Five
1. Kanye West
2. Lil Wayne
3. T.I.
4. Common
5. Andre 3000

"I didn't say Jay-Z because I consider Jay [to be one of the greatest MCs]. He would be #1. Kanye is #1 now, because that dude be busting, man. He don't say the average stuff. He says everyday real-life situations."

Just Blaze's Top 10
1. Kanye West
2. Jay-Z
3. T.I.
4. Lil Wayne
5. 50 Cent
6. Nas
7. Game
8. Lupe Fiasco
9. Saigon
10. Jay Electronica

Jermaine Dupri's Top 10
1. Andre 3000
2. Lil Wayne
3. T.I.
4. Jay-Z
5. Bun B
6. Fabolous
7. 50 Cent
8. Kanye West
9. Young Jeezy
10. Jadakiss

DJ Green Lantern's Top 10
1. Andre 3000
2. Lil Wayne
3. Kanye West
4. Uncle Murda
5. Jay-Z
6. Swizz Beatz
7. Young Jeezy
8. Cassidy
9. T.I
10. Styles P