The in crowd: Lil Wayne, Charles Hamilton, Zo! and Tigallo, and others make a hip-hop top 10

Ladies do the same: Charles Hamilton's "Brooklyn Girls." Another in a series of year-end picks from Bay Area musicians, writers, scene-makers, and music lovers. DANIEL N. ALVAREZ’S TOP 10 10) Lil Wayne, Tha Carter III (Cash Money/Universal) If for no other reason, Tha Carter III belongs on this list, because it proves that in the age of illegal downloading, hip-hop can still commercially thrive. While the record is uneven, its widespread success was achieved by Wayne’s hard work and prol