Although the physical cassette tape isn't relevant anymore, the concept of a mixtape is something that is and will always be a critical part in hip hop culture. 2011 saw some pretty dope releases, but there are a bunch of tapes that really gave people an opportunity to tell the world who they are and what they have to offer. Hit the jump to check out our Top 10 Mixtape releases of the past 12 months.
10. 2 Chainz - Codeine Cowboy
Key Features: Busta Rhymes, CyHi Da Prynce, Bun B, Vado, Young Jeezy, Big K.R.I.T.
Key Producers: Lex Luger, Drumma Boy, Mike Will
9. Stalley - Lincoln Way Nights
Key Features: Rashad, John Mayer
Key Producers: Rashad
8. Pusha T - Fear of God
Key Features: Rick Ross, Ab-Liva, 50 Cent
Key Producers: Hit Boy, Tha Bizness, Nottz, The Neptunes, Kanye West
7. Curren$y & Alchemist - Covert Coup
Key Producers: Alchemist
Key Features: Fiend, Prodigy, Freddie Gibbs, Smoke DZA
Download: Link 1 (.zip) | Link 2 (.torrent)
6. Freddie Gibbs - Cold Day In Hell
Key Features: Alley Boy, 2 Chainz, Young Jeezy, Dom Kennedy, Juicy J, Freeway
Key Producers: J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, The Olympicks, Big K.R.I.T.
Download: Link 1 (.zip) | Link 2 (.torrent)
5. Elzhi - Elmatic
Key Features: Royce Da 5'9"
Key Producers: Will Sessions
Download: Link 1 (.zip) | Link 2 (.torrent)
4. B.o.B - EPIC: Every Play Is Crucial
Key Features: Meek Mill, Roscoe Dash, 2 Chainz, Playboy Tre, Mos Def, Big K.R.I.T., T.I., Bun B, Eminem, Future, Trae Tha Truth, Lil' Wayne
Key Producers: Jim Jonsin, Dr. Luke
Download: Link 1 (.zip) | Link 2 (.torrent)
3. Danny Brown - XXX
Key Features: Dopehead, Chip$
Key Producers: Paul White, Skywlkr, Quelle, Frank Dukes
Download: Stream | Link 1 (.zip) | Link 2 (.zip)
2. XV - Zero Heroes
Key Features: Pusha T, Kendrick Lamar, Vado, CyHi Da Prynce, Donnis, Patrick Stump
Key Producers: Just Blaze, Seven, J. Cole, Omen, The Awesome Sound
Download: Link 1 (.zip) | Link 2 (.torrent)
1. Big K.R.I.T. - Returnof4eva
Key Features: David Banner, Chamillionaire, Ludacris, Bun B
Key Producers: Big K.R.I.T.
Download: Link 1 (.zip) | Link 2 (.torrent)
Thanks again for all the support over the last few days with the end of the year lists. Is your favorite mixtape missing? Let us know what you guys were listening to this year in the comment section. And keep in mind that our Top 10 Albums of 2011 list will be dropping tomorrow.
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