It’s that time of the year again when critics start sharing their favorites from the past 12 months. TIME has compiled a list of their top 10 everything including albums and songs.
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Watch out! Rap’s rising star Angel Haze is “coming for the crown.” Following the release of her Classick mixtape, the 21-year-old MC keeps the fire burning on “Gimme That.”
Keri Hilson has rocked the charts and now she’s rocking the runway. The “Pretty Girl” has signed a deal with the artist management division at Wilhelmina Models.
Juicy J drops the remix to his strip club anthem “Bandz a Make Her Dance” featuring hit makers such as Wiz Khalifa, B.O.B. French Montana and his Taylor Gang labelamate Lola Monroe.
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Grand Hustle meets G.O.O.D. Music on the remix to “Clique.” T.I. adds a boastful verse to the posse cut off Cruel Summer featuring Big Sean, Kanye West and Jay-Z.
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Astro captured the attention of America on “The X Factor,” but if you thought his 15 minutes were up, think again. The Astronomical Kid shows off his lyrical skills well beyond his sixteen years on “Methods,” his new single from his upcoming mixtape Deadbeats & Lazy Lyrics. The Brooklyn MC delivers a confident and cocky flow on the self-produced cut.
Signed by L.A. Reid to Epic Records, Astro is prepping his debut for release next year but for now you can check out his new track below:
Nicki Minaj braves the elements in the stylish video for her new single “Freedom,” which was shot in England.
