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The 14 Greatest Rap Mixtapes Of 2012

The best hip-hop that was given away for free, from Rick Ross to Azealia Banks. posted on December 26, 2012 at 10:39am EST

Matthew Perpetua BuzzFeed Staff posted about 5 months ago

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The 14 Greatest Rap Mixtapes Of 2012

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14. Rick Ross, “Rich Forever”

Rick Ross, "Rich Forever"

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“Stay Schemin’” featuring Drake and French Montana

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13. Meek Mill, “Dreamchasers 2”

Meek Mill, "Dreamchasers 2"

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“A1 Everything” featuring Kendrick Lamar

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12. King Louie, “Drilluminati”

King Louie, "Drilluminati"

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“Val Venis”

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11. Domo Genesis and The Alchemist, “No Idols”

Domo Genesis and The Alchemist, "No Idols"

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“Power Ballad” featuring Smoke DZA

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10. Himanshu, “Nehru Jackets”

Himanshu, "Nehru Jackets"

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“Womyn”

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9. Kool A.D., “51”

Kool A.D., "51"

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“La Piñata”

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8. Hit-Boy, “HITstory”

Hit-Boy, "HITstory"

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“East Vs. West”

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7. Joey Bada$$, “1999”

Joey Bada$$, "1999"

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“World Domination”

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6. Angel Haze, “Reservation”

Angel Haze, "Reservation"

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“Werkin’ Girls”

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5. Captain Murphy (aka Flying Lotus), “Duality”

Captain Murphy (aka Flying Lotus), "Duality"

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“Between Friends” featuring Earl Sweatshirt

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4. Azealia Banks, “Fantasea”

Azealia Banks, "Fantasea"

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“Jumanji”

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3. Meyhem Lauren, “Respect the Fly Shit”

Meyhem Lauren, "Respect the Fly Shit"

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“Pan Seared Tilapia” featuring AG Da Coroner, Action Bronson, and Despot

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2. Big K.R.I.T., “4EvaNaDay”

Big K.R.I.T., "4EvaNaDay"

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“4EvaNaDay (Theme)”

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1. Action Bronson, “Blue Chips”

Action Bronson, "Blue Chips"

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“Thug Love Story 2012”

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