In 2012, it didn’t matter if you were dropping an album or a mixtape because the stakes were high either way. Fans expected great results from any release. Some artists didn’t take advantage of this opportunity while others capitalized on high expectations, dropping mixtapes that were sometimes better than full-length albums. This, of course, resulted in strong efforts from emcees and producers looking to build anticipation and buzz for their albums and careers. There was no shortage of mixtape releases but here, we take a look at some of the top vote-getters for best mixtape projects of 2012.
Compiled by the HipHopDX staff and 2012 contributors. Captions written by Andres Vasquez.
#1. Joey Bada$$ – 1999
With 1999, it seemed like Joey Bada$$ found a way to swerve in the Delorean all the way to 2012. Along the way, Joey became a shining young star for many, rekindling and remixing a nostalgic sound while awakening others with his talent. The teenager appeared to be from a different era but he now appears to be here to stay. Time will tell what Bada$$ can do in 2013 and beyond but for this year, he crafted one of the top mixtapes, even if it did sound like a high quality cassette tape from ’99, which isn’t a knock as long as he brings us back to the future with his next release.
#2. Big K.R.IT. – 4Eva N A Day
It seemed like Big K.R.IT. couldn’t miss with each release. 4Eva N A Day was yet another homerun in the emcee/producer’s catalog. With this swing, K.R.I.T. proved that he poured over each release, even if it was a mixtape, with great fervor and attention to detail. The depth he brought to the tape was strong with “The Alarm” and “Red Eye” but it also showed he can hit from different angles, from “Country Rap Tunes” to “Yesterday.” As a testament to his versatility and skill level, 4Eva N A Day stands as another great hit from K.R.I.T. and a standout tape in 2012.
Listen to Big K.R.I.T. – 4Eva N A Day
#3. Action Bronson – Blue Chips
Action Bronson caught some flack for sounding like Ghostface early on. To make the Wu comparisons run deeper, he became known as a great chef. But this year, Action made it clear that he can stand on his own, shedding all comparisons and making sure his work ethic killed the criticism. Blue Chips was another great example of Bronson’s talent, wit and flow. Backed by Party Supplies, Bronson brought forth a strong body of work with Blue Chips that slammed on haters with his “charismatic character,” proving that he’s “far from amateur” and it helped replace the flack with respect. But it wasn’t the only tape from Bronson to make this list.
Listen to Action Bronson – Blue Chips
#4. Curren$y & Harry Fraud – Cigarette Boats
It’s always an issue of great chemistry when the right producer links up with the right emcee at the right time. This year, that happened with Cigarette Boats, a mixtape by Curren$y and Harry Fraud. The two went on to create a short yet gratifying project worthy of applause. Some may have missed the release (we did) but it pays to catch up with Spitta & Harry to hear the two co-create a mixtape worth highlighting.
Listen to Curren$y & Harry Fraud – Cigarette Boats
#5. Action Bronson & Alchemist – Rare Chandeliers
The fact that Action Bronson is on this list twice speaks volumes of his gift on the mic. But what raises the volume on this project is his collaboration with HipHopDX’s Producer of the Year, Alchemist. Together, the two joined forces for Rare Chandeliers an underrated but should-be-celebrated effort worth putting on your plate. From the haunting guitar on “The Symbol” to the soulful sounds on “Bitch I Deserve You” (and everywhere in between), Alchemist crafts exactly what Action needs and Bronson delivers with every cut.
Listen to Action Bronson & Alchemist – Rare Chandeliers
#6. Rick Ross – Rich Forever
For all of the fanfare Rick Ross garners outside of the studio, it’s great to shine light on his work in the booth. Rich Forever made sure that Ross fans got their share of bangers from “Lord Knows” to “Triple Beam Dreams.” Further, he crafted hits like “Stay Schemin’” making this mixtape a talked-about project that seemed more like an album. If nothing else, Ross continued to raise the bar for mixtapes as he made Rich Forever one that some fans preferred over his album.
Listen to Rick Ross – Rich Forever
#7. Meek Mill – Dreamchasers 2
Before the hoopla surrounding his feud with Cassidy, the buzz was around Meek Mill’s mixtape release, Dreamchasers 2. When it dropped, fans were in a frenzy, even crashing servers. So how would it have looked if he disappointed those zealous fans? Thankfully, Mill delivered. With joints like “Burn” and “Amen” becoming anthems that blasted through 2012. His energy shined and his presence was strong, making Dreamchasers 2 seem like a dream that was conquered for him and fans alike.
Listen to Meek Mill – Dreamchasers 2
#8. Flatbush Zombies – D.R.U.G.S.
Coming from the underground, Zombies made their attack on 2012. The Flatbush Zombies made their impact through D.R.U.G.S. bringing Zombie lore to your door in a way that would make Walking Dead fans proud. D.R.U.G.S. or what has been known as “Death and Reincarnation Under God’s Supervision,” became the entrance for Zombie Juice and Meechy Darko. What an entrance it was. Catapulting from “Thug Waffle,” the crew must now live beyond this tape to fully make their mark but the Zombies definitely made a statement in 2012.
#9. Showbiz & A.G. – Preloaded
Proving that they’ve still got it, Showbiz & A.G. came reloaded with Mug Shot Music: Preloaded. This time, they came ready to take fans back to the basics. As Showbiz told HipHopDX’s Paul W. Arnold in September, that was crucial. “We still have to change with the times, don’t get me wrong,” he said. “But we still like to keep the basic Hip Hop a part of what we do.” That was exactly how Preloaded came out, bringing a nostalgic vibe while adding a 2012 flavor to the mix. From “You In Trouble” to “South Bronx Shit,” Show & A.G. proved that they can still produce noteworthy projects, a sign that there is no real expiration date for freshness.
Listen to Showbiz & A.G. – Mug Shot Music: Preloaded
#10. The Wrecking Crew – Wu-Tang Pulp
The Wrecking Crew came in the game with a plan on Wu-Tang Pulp. They were going to pay homage to their favorite group with their tape. Now this could have gone sour as Wu-Tang Clan’s notoriety and respect in the culture is high ranking. Balancing a project like this could have been a difficult task. However, The Wrecking Crew proved they were true fans, as Zilla explained. This was, as he noted, “shaped from the hearts and minds of three die-hard killa bee fanatics who spared no details in paying the ultimate homage to their heroes.” From “Dedicated to the Winners & the Losers,” to “Pulp Banga 101,” the group managed to craft an intriguing project that honors the legacy of the Wu while showcasing their own talents.
Listen to The Wrecking Crew – Wu-Tang Pulp
Honorable Mentions:
Childish Gambino – Royalty
For Childish Gambino, also known as Donald Glover, Royalty was another push on his part to prove that this is more than an act. The emcee/actor/comedian dropped this tape in hopes of proving sincerity and skill trumped his celebrity. Royalty had comedy, drama and tragedy in rhyme form, so it’s safe to say his fans are anxiously waiting for the sequel.
Listen to Childish Gambino – Royalty
XV – Popular Culture
Still making a name for himself, XV entered another door with Popular Culture. Sitting down on the Simpsons’ couch, XV showed a knack for lyrical dexterity and an ease with flow that appealed. Just listen to the fluidity on “Wonkavator” or his story telling on “Andy Warhol” for signs of XV’s strengths on display.
Listen to XV – Popular Culture
Domo Genesis & Alchemist – No Idols
Making his claim for Producer of the Year more convincing, Alchemist took on this project with Domo Genesis. That combination was one to applaud, meshing both worlds perfectly. From the dark guitars on “Prophecy” and “Power Ballad” to the melodic sample on “Gamebreaker,” Al the Chemist provides a perfect soundbed for Domo Gen.
Listen to Domo Genesis & Alchemist – No Idols
Honors English – State of the Art
True to his name, Honors English brought a skilled writer’s pen to the drawing board with State of the Art. Painting pictures with words, English gets a canvas to paint on with Needlz’ production. Together, the two created a concept driven tape that is nothing short of a work of art.
Listen to Honors English – State of the Art
Death Grips – No Love Deep Web
2 Chainz claimed to be “different” this year but Death Grips really take the crown from him. This may be the tape that is most different from anything else on this list. The Death Grips brought aggression to the scene again here, making No Love Deep Web their mixtape fist of rage in the air. With tracks like “World of Dogs” and “Lock Your Doors,” fans of the group were treated to music as intense as their name.
RELATED: HipHopDX’s Top 10 Mixtapes Of 2011
The Soul Tape 2 – Fab don’t get any love??
That’s what I was thinking!!! Soul Tape 2 or ALQ???
wait a minute , wait a minute
so u label “Domo Genesis & Alchemist No Idols” a “Free Album”
and “Rick Ross Rich Forever” , “Just a Mixtape”
but when it comes to ranking them u rank Ross’s trash number 6 and Domo’s tape just gets an honorable mention
thats why DX will never be a strong reliable source
church
Honestly, Im a Rick Ross fan but that Rich Forever mixtape shouldn’t be nominated. The production and beats all sounded the same it was kind of tiredsome in actuality. It was like repetitively the same track over and over. But in no way am I boosting Fabolous’ mixtape, but I believe that was a very versatile album. I understand he couldn’t release it as an album because of the clearing of samples, but I believe his mixtape was better than most albums of 12′ no lie, and its only a mixtape. The Styles P. and Big Boi are another 2 of my favorite albums from this year.
sample clearing? dude sampled a rihanna song that came out about 2 errks before. no way was that supposed to be an album
*weeks
freddie gibbs gonna get completely snubbed this year or what? where is baby face killa and i thought you already did a mixtape list
Not a bad list. I would’ve definitely had Fab’s Soul Tape 2 on here as we’ll as Troy Ave’s BIMB2. Slaughterhouse’s On The House tape was heat too.
“Leaving The Dock” on Cigarette Boats is easily one of the best beats of the year.
#1. Joey Bada$$ – 1999 well deserved
Pretty much bullshit list. How much they paid HHDX to list mostly garbage mixtapes?
No bfk?!?!?! Are yall nggz crazy?!?!?! Shit, even the yellow album from dom kennedy deserves an honorable mention
V6?!?!?
I liked Project Mayhem’s “Middle America”
JUST LIKE ROGER GOODELL WITH THE NFL….HIP HOP DX YOU HAVE LITTLE TO ZEEEERRRROOO CREDITBILITY WHEN IT COMES TO THIS HIP HOP SHIT……CLOWN ASSES…..LOL.
V6-Banks?
ALL of 50’s tapes?
ALL of Talib’s Tapes?
Slaughterhouse?
Soul Tape? (and I ain’t even a Fab fan like that anymore)
Freddie Gibbs?
PLENTY PLENTY PLEEEEEENTY OF OTHERS…..
I SWEAR Hip Hop DX got the clown asses I grew up with in the suburbs writing their articles and voting on their shit….these guys are CLUELESS when it comes to this Hip Hop shit, makes me sick.
my nigga to keep it 100 nobody likes banks as much as banks stans. the tape wasnt all that. dude’s voice and beat selection is horrible. 50’s album…. i mean tape…. was mediocre as well.
To each they own. Them G-Unit boys ALWAYS had the ear for the beats. I think you’re wildin……but I RESPECT your retort, at least you didn’t come sideways like HALF of these herbs would.
Crooked I Pslam mixtape should be on the list
Rich Forever is only memorable because of stay scheming. And that song is only memorable because of Drake. Other than that, it’s just same old Ross over his same old type of production. There was nothing special about it. So thanks hhdx for giving that average tape even more praise it doesn’t deserve.
Co-sign. I only listened to it once, then deleted it. Overrated as well as Meek Mill’s tape.
Stay Schemin’ is only good because Common bodied Drake on the remix
Nah Stay Schemin was trash, but Rich Forever was filled with bangers. Wasn’t the MOST lyrical shit ever, but it had good production and was overall good rap. Stop hating bro.
Best mixtapes of the year: 50 Cent – The Lost Tape & Lloyd Banks – V6: The Gift
Those and It’s Tha World
Seriously!?!? How could this list not include Talib Kweli’s mixtape: Attack The Block. With Kweli’s lyrical abilities and DJ Z-Trip at the the reign, this mixtape was one of the best of the year and it doesn’t even get honorable mentions! Not to mention the included snippets of Simon Pegg’s movie (of the same title), which was great in it’s own right. And with guest features from Jay Rock, Skyzoo, Black Thought, and countless others, this mixtape was a perfect listen through and through. Y’all need to revise this shit!!!
I bang ATB every day. I feel it should have been on this list for sure. Very good mixtape from start to finish.
That REM remix he did on that jawn WAS NASTY i heard that guitar and was like………THIS……THIS is IT!
What no Lost Tapes with 50?
For real that tape was better and went harder than most of albums this year. So did On the House.
CO SIGN
HIP HOP DX HAS LOST IT’S CREDITABILITY WHEN IT COMES TO GOOD HIP HOP MUSIC! IT’S ALL POLITICS LIKE THE WHITE HOUSE & OBAMA NOW! YA”LL LEFT OUT SMOKE DZA “KONY”, AL-DOE “NOSE CANDY” AB-SOUL, CHASENCASHE AND MANY OTHERS…I’M SUPPORTING ANOTHER HIP HOP WEBSITE IN THE NEW YEAR, THANK GOD FOR NEW BEGINNINGS!!
u a real hip hop fan?
dude we can so relate.
I’m also white and live well out in the suburbs
I only got into rap last year too
That’s why I’m insecure and have to posture around and pretend that hip hop has to have meaning and be politically vitriolic.
Wasn’t hip hop so much better in the 90s
This site is now filled with plain mainstream trash that appeals to 14 year olds. Drake ? Are you kidding me? You say Drake I say motherfucking Tupac.
Not fake ass pop music like 50, ja rule etc. real music for your mind. poetry put to beats. floetry. not about money and 300c’s and shit. Real hip hop is something you can feel.
YMCMB can make songs about popping bottles, blowing money & fucking b*tches all dem want but at the end they a Suspicious phenomenon will someday disappear cause Real HIP HOP is eternal
REAL HIP HOP = RAP – LIES
Masta Ace was one of the MCs who took part in writing the best BOOK,
all on MCing….
also has– Pharoah:Monch, Slum Village, AZ, Dilated-Peoples, Del, Kane, Tribe, Cypress, Pharcyde, Souls-of-Mischief, Wu, G Rap, Mobb Deep,
phenomenal readin to be had in that book, itz entitled-
H:::O:::W ,.;.:.,T.O .::..,.R:::A:P
God, give us pac and biggie back, we’ll give you nicki and bieber!!!!!!!!!
this song just smacked me right in the face.. its amazing when a song makes me think about my own life. starting to second guess who my friends are. im getting popular fast because I rap real. thumbs up if this song speaks to you.
@Anon, I sense some tongue in cheek?
Where’s Freddie Gibb’s BFK?
how the fuck did you not mention my man lloyd banks in this shit?
lol for real kid?
haha Lloyd Banks!!
cuz he fell off
cunt monkeys the lot of you.
spunk on your hands and rub it into your hairy ass cheeks
you donkey fuckers you
terrible list
go poke a pig in the ass
Too funny
white boyz taking over the rap game told ya
hip hops like a mountain. mostly white but white at the top
Not a huge Sean fan but Detroit should have got an honorable menion. Gibbs should have been top 5 easy.
No Domo Genesis and Alchemist – NO IDOLS or Freddie Gibbs – BFK?? Both should be near the top of any mixtape list!! DX you’re seriously falling the f*** off!!
I encourage everyone who hasnt to check out Honors English State of the Art, my favorite from this list
XV should be on the top 10 list
You are so right! I thoutgh Seven should had an honorable mention for his work as a producer this year too…but you know…
Glad you mentioned this. In my opinion, Popular Culture was the best mixtape released year.
I think most of this list is pretty garbage tbh.
http://www.datpiff.com/Jr-Reuche-De-Reuche-Muetel-6-Soloist-mixtape.432866.html
No jadakiss??????????
Not bad of a list (save dreamchasers 2, that one didn’t really do much for me), but I believe BFK deserved at least an honorable mention. They way ya’ll reviewed it I would’ve thought it’d be up here. Anyway, I’ll definitely have to check out those Death Grips, Wrecking Crew, and Showbiz & AG mixtapes.
Check out my top 10 here and tell me what you think: http://itzdadiabolical.wordpress.com/2012/12/25/2012-top-10-mixtapes/
Freddie Gibbs – BFK
Fucked up you havent mentioned this when it should of appeared in like 3 of these lists dx put up
Where’s the Slaughterhouse tape? That Freeway tape? Gibbs? Crooked I? Priest Andretti? KONY?
Rich Forever was better than most of the albums that came out this year this is a shitty list, plus Royalty deserves to be in top 10
including gfid
This site fuckin sucks
WHERE IS LIL UGLY MANE?
Oh yea and where’s Apply Pressure 3?
You were feelin AP 3 that much? Cass is in my top 5 but I though the beat selection was super under whelming. Also surprised Lloyd banks v6 wasn’t on the list
Jon Connor.
Blue Album
People’s Rapper
While you were sleeping
Stop playing this man has got the power
finally this is the best list u guys have ever compiled
yeah right
shitty list, Ross and Meek’s tapes were both boring.
Nah Ross’ joint was actually pretty tight, and I don’t even fuck with him like dat.
Childish Gambino’s Royalty deserves a spot in the top 10. I know they have it in the honorable mention section but I thought it was really good mixtape. I still listen to it to this day.
I also liked Fabolous’ The Soul Tape 2 so I think that at least deserves an honorable mention. It is just as good as some of his There is No competition mixtapes.
jadakiss and fabolous put out mixtapes better than anything on this list
truth, especially fabs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abTacjjrphQ
y’all completely missed Slaughterhouse On The House…
meek milly & gambino were both trash
JL of B.Hood – Brain Scatter?
On The House (slaughterhouse) wasn’t just the best mixtape of the year, it was better than most studio albums this year. How could it not crack your top ten or even get an honorable mention? You guys lost a lot of cred for that one. Plus, ROYALTY by gambino HAS to be on the list. Rich Forever? really? wack!
Cyhi DA Prynce’s Ivy League Club was one of the best mixtapes release this year and Fabulous mixtape ridin too
cy hi is trash
Jon Connor – The Peoples Rapper
Slaughterhouse – On The House
Freddie Gibbs – BFK
No Lie Gucci Man held it down. I don’t even like gucci man! Freddie Gibbs #BFK. Also Pick a Juicy J mixatpe. He was ahead of the game with the production he choose, and he is on his third big run in hip hop!!!!
Mac Miller Macadelic & Mike Will Made it mixtape #2
My two cents (not billed as mixtapes, but they used other dude’s beats):
Masta Ace – “Son of Yvonne”
Jo-DBL – “Priceless Vices”
BIG 10
BIG 10??
BIG 10?? WTF
Shocked. I would have thought Stalley’s Savage Journey to the American Dream would have made this list or at least would have been honorable mention. Interesting…maybe I’m one of the few that recognize his skills…
Decent mixtape, but not that good. Listen to some more tapes.
No Soul Tape 2? wooooooow
How the fuck is Peep: the APROcalypse by Pro Era not on this…
Cuz it wasn’t that good…
and it only came out like a week ago
No Rome Fortune – Lolo thats crazy
UHhhh Hip Hop Dx,
I think you included the wrong Joey. You musta meant Joe Budden. You know, the one with 31 out of 39 5 star votes for his mixtape. It’s alright, I’ll wait for you to change the list. Thanks.
LOL only 39 people voted on joe buddens album, that should speak volumes right there
that joey badass mixtape shits all over joe buddens whole career and hes only 17, sad isnt it
No Dom Kennedy “Yellow Album”? Wasn’t really expecting it to be in the top ten for you guys, but I really thought it would have been in the honorable mentions section. Nice list though.
And where the heck is V6 or any of 50’s tapes!?
Worst list ever made. Where is…
Joe Budden – A Loose Quarter
Big Sean – Detroit
Slaughterhouse – On The House
What the hell is really going on?
cosign brah, big sean’s detroit was fire just like SH’s on the house, both 5/5 for me
This site fell the fuck off and this list proves it,. A few years ago it was one of the best. Now it’s main page consists of TMZ-type gossip and shitty music. Worst list. I’m deleting this off my bookmarks. This is the last time I contribute any clicks or comments on this site. Switching to 2Dopeboyz permanently. Fuck you HHDX, fuck you.
Eat a cock. Nobody will miss your bitch ass
The Saddest Part is that Rich Forever really was THE BEST mixtape of 2012. I was so ready to hate on it but a BANGER is a fuckin BANGER…WAyyyyyy better than the actual album.
true, by far aswell
I really dont think bronson should have 2 mixtapes on here. Blue Chips really wasn’t really that good at all.
Add
Crooked I – Psalm
Smoke DZA – Kony
Angel Haze – Classick
Joe Budden – The Last Quarter
Fabulous – Soul Tape 2
Freddie Gibbs – BFK
Remove
Action Bronson – Blue Chips
Flatbush Zombies
Curren$y – Cigarette Boats
The wrecking crew – Wu tang pulp
“I really dont think bronson should have 2 mixtapes on here. Blue Chips really wasn’t really that good at all.”
^^^^^^^^^^
boo…
I liked flatbush zombies
um its the loose quarter
Blue Chips was excellent, what were you listening to? Better than Rare Chandeliers… and KONY wasn’t a bad mixtape, but it was disappointing for a DZA tape, doesn’t touch top 10.
To the #DxStaff stop promoting your homeboys mixtapes nobody cares or Listens to them do i smell payola?? What about kiss mixtape or trae the truth’s mixtape?? cut the BS
Not really feelin the list. No Soul Tape 2,Loose Quarter; Royalty didn’t even make the top ten and too much Action Bronson.
Get that fucking honky flow/voice stealing pig action bronson off this list. Good lord. That dude is fucking garbage. Dude has no story in his music. A bunch of lame ass bars about nothing. The dudes in the same league as gunplay. They both some sad ass crack heads.
how can you hate on bronson for having bars about nothing but leave out rick ross or meek mill
How did Joe Budden’s Loose Quarter not only get left off the top 10 but not even get an honorable mention. Not cool.
DETROIT!!!!
YEAH
A.BRONSON IS REALLY GOOD
Happy New Year…
Sincerely yours,
Malone
DIE!
has too much time on his hands
WHAT ABOUT LIL B THE BASEDGOD?!?!
knowing that the martyr isnt on here and rick ross is i will never use this site again its full of main stream carbage grow up and put some real music on instead lil wayne kayne west jay z rick ross lil b all the gay rappers
LOL u sound mad. who cares they talkin about Ross???? Just keep it movin pimpin
1. rich forever 2. dreamchaser 2. i know the others were more ‘hiphop’ but come on, the quality of these 2 mixtapes was way waay higher (esp richforever)than any other mixtapes arguably EVER
MMG is fucking wack all together
arguably EVER? get off their dicks they aint bring nothing new to the table
WTF! Not even a honorable mention for Freddie Gibbs??? BFK was an amazing mixtape from start to finish. You guys are losing my respect
what about “A loose Quarter” Joe Budden…alot of good songs on there but nobody cares lol
how you not have big sean, detroit on this list??!!
Oh, no v6? Bitch.
top mixtapes for me in no particular order:
xv- pop culture
freddie gibbs- #BFK
joe budden- a loose quarter
fabolous- soul tape 2
curren$y- cigarette boats
slaughterhouse- on the house
big sean- detroit
tito lopez- the hunger game
(maybe) wale- forlarin
(maybe) crooked i- psalm 28
(maybe) Young jeezy- its the world
(maybe) fashawn- champagne and styrofoam cups
top albums:
Nas- Life is Good
Kendrick- GKMC
Big Boi- Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors
T.I.- Trouble Man
Game- Jesus Piece
Chino XL- Ricanstruction
Tech N9ne- Klusterfuk
Mayday- Take Me to Your Leader
Killer Mike- R.A.P.
Skyzoo- A Dream Deferred
Murs and 9th Wonder- The Final Adventure
Murs and Fashawn- This Generation
Lupe Fiasco- Food and Liquor II
no one cares about your opinion hoe
Seems like a pretty solid list. There’s a few on there that I haven’t heard but plan on checking out.
What did you think of the Slaughterhouse and Brother Ali albums?
@HILL- The slaughterhouse album (and this is coming from a fan that bought it, went to their show and got it signed) was kind of weak by their standards. Not a bad album at all, but not their best by any means. I found it to have limited replay value. The mixtape on the other hand though, is still on deck. I’d say the best judge of a work is how much replayability it has to (any) given person.
As for the Brother Ali album- didn’t really grab my attention from the few tracks that i did hear. Not the biggest ali fan, so i probably am a bit biased here and should’ve given him more a chance (granted the generally favorable reviews it got). However, with the amount of music thats constantly coming out, i just didnt feel that i had the time (or need) to listen to it based off of the couple of tracks i heard. But hey, not saying that shouldnt stop ya from checkin it!
LOL look at this Laughterhouse groupie!!!!
ummm i got my album signed by them OMG OMG OMG OMGOGMGOOGOOGMGMGOMGMGMG
OMG
no one gives a fuck bout yo list bitches
That Joe Budden and the SOUL TAPE 2 killed all these mixtapes, this site is weak as fuck for this list
Budden still not getting any love here, how you gonna leave a loose quarter off the list entirely, not even an honourable mention.
Mickey Factz – Mickey MauSe. Best tape of the year. No questions asked.
Detroit?????????
ok hip hopdx you put rick ross’ fake ass up on this list but you dont put cruel summer as a top album, bullshit.
HAHAHA hey faggot, why dont you read the article, it says “MIXTAPE”
another dumbass TYPING before READING
No love for Church Clothes?
Nice mixtape, not top 10 material.
No Joey and No Slaughter… def kinda strange considering how high of a rating the album got. Both of these mixtapes were solid
No Martyr??????? lol wack
That was 2011 bruh
Bricks In My Backpack 3
where is Lil Wayne????????????? the king of hip hop made da best mi9xtape diz year. bittttttttttchwessss!!!!! swag
Big K.R.I.T. should be on everybody’s list. Top Mixtape and Album
Lil Wayne made da best mixtape fags. swag
NO Babyface Killer ?
TAYLOR ALLDERDICE!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
Meng.. XV’s mixtape is album fckin quality and should def b in the top ten. And BFK should at least get an honorable mention. And o yeah, for Big Sean standards, Detroit was his best work so far.
joe budden ?
what a shit list
rick ross and meek mill? lmao
no 50 cent?
joe budden at number one?
fuck outta here with this bullshit
agreed..woulda had Gambino’s on there over Meek Mill or Rick Ross’ any day
joey badass, my bad
How does Freddie Gibbs ‘BFK’ not even get a mention on here?
Aggggrreeed
Have to agree on this one
Album of the year BFK!..
Wow, no Big Sean – “Detroit”??? Really???
Hes ass crumbs, thats why
FUCK outta here! That was a solid ass tape!
eh…. Detroit was lukewarm. Only really reminds you how much better FF3 was.
Mayhem Lauren – Respect the Fly Shit?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
wow, great to see death grips get some mention. hopping to see DX cover some more “experimental” rappers and groups.
Def agree with #1 but V6 deserves some acknowledgement.
Fire the fuckn staff, real shit, this some bullshit. Action Bronson? Rick Ross? Meek Millz? Meek still sound 10 years old on the mic. Sorry Dx, for once I must STRONGLY disagree.
If this is the only time you’ve disagreed with DX, any further points you attempt to make are invalid.
And to clown on something without providing some sort of solution or choices of your own is hating. Take that shit elsewhere
BULLSH*T LIST…smh
Meyhem Lauren’s Respect the Fly Shit is easily number one for me.
action bronson should have been a duo with meyhem lauren instead
i hope me co-signing joey badass didnt get him all this hype
step your bars up
childish gambinos whack
big krits to mainstream
and if u ask me listen joey badass now before it to late
think action bronson needs to try harder
write tongue twisters
no one should like mmg
mainly cuz of there stupid mmg drops
flatbush zombies are whack
downloading number 9 and 10 now
hope its good
emcees should slay beats
add more words
fuck swag rip the shit outta the beat
currensy needs to wake up and rap
his flow stinks like kush
like to see currensy rap double time
My kush smells good like currencys raps
7even:thirty ft 5th child – outerspace splitz
Grade A Rap
showbiz & ag has simple lines
beats are dope
you in trouble and just go along have dope beats
hit ever beat in a 4 beat are and im happy
like a metronome
some good stuff here, but it kind of bothers me that this is a top 10 “mixtape” list, and not one DJ is mentioned anywhere that I can see. I understand these projects might not have had DJs involved, so can we call these things something else besides mixtapes?
no way joey badass better than action bronson
Big KRIT’s 4EvaNaDay was the best mixtape of 2012!
Soulo?? Q??? wtf????
Q…. Soulo….. uhhh?
How on earth do u not mention 50 cent and Joe Budden?! or lloyd banks? or PLK?
all thier mixtapes were better than the trash yall selected.
Lol @ Loose quarter not being there
HHDX falling off heavy lately
cyhi da prynce?
where tha f… is Freddie Gibbs
Pabst and Jazz was some dope shit C’mon now
I’m dazed that came out in 2011
That Childish Gambino and Currency with Harry fraud are the best HANDS DOWNS!!! East side Atlanta flyest homey in the waffle house, if we aint talkin money then we aint got shit to talk about- Gambino
Where is bars on me from chris webby?