When it comes to hip-hop in 2016, Kanye West has been dominating the conversation. Whether it's a new album, a surprise studio collaboration, teaming up with a major brand or using Twitter as a sounding board, he continuously makes headlines for every move he makes.

Last month, Yeezy dropped his seventh solo LP, The Life of Pablo, after four title changes, edited tracklists and a seemingly endless amount of collaborators. While his road to debuting the project was quite the journey of triumphs and tribulations, the music is what matters most. To get to this point, the Chi-town MC has blessed fans with solid, standout material ranging from mixtape cuts, album singles and Grammy-winning efforts over the years.

With so many songs in this rap powerhouse's catalog, XXL is highlighting some of the best and pitting them against each other to find out which one reigns supreme according to you, the fans. Thirty-two tracks have been selected from each of his seven albums to compete. The two songs up for competition in this round are "Bound 2" vs. "All Falls Down.”

When you think of a Kanye West love song, "Bound 2" is what it's all about. Here, 'Ye calls attention to the ladies that need the right dude to drown them in love and affection. "All them other niggas lame, and you know it now / When a real nigga hold you down, you supposed to drown / Bound," he raps. And we can't forget the unforgettable sample "Uh-huh, honey" on the track, which was a welcome addition to his Yeezus album.

Then there's the Syleena Johnson-assisted "All Falls Down." The effort, which appeared on Yeezy's debut LP, The College Dropout, earned a nomination for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 2005 Grammy Awards. The rapper spits solid rhymes centered on self-esteem and society, giving listeners the chance to look within and reflect.

Now it's time to vote. Think hard and place your vote in the poll below for your favorite song: Kanye's "Bound 2" or "All Falls Down." The first round ends on March 7 so make your vote count. You can vote once per hour until the poll closes.

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