50 Best Songs of 2012

The year's on its way out, but these songs will live on.

50 Best Songs of 2012 - 2012 is on its way out, but the great music it left behind is going to be ringing in our ears for years to come. Two talented rappers—one a rookie, the other a vet—released albums that some are calling classics. Introspective, thoughtful R&B made a serious comeback. Some of rap's biggest crews came together for epic posse cuts that rap hasn't seen the likes of since the '90s. Here, BET.com runs down the 50 best songs of 2012, the ones that defined another great year for music. 
"Trust and Believe" - Not only is the video a powerful statement, but so was the singer's performance during Black Girls Rock! A slight bit vengeful in tone, but also soulful, Keyshia mimics Dionne Warwick's sentiments from her song "You're Gonna Need Me" with the words: "Trust and believe me/you're gonna need me/Trust and believe me, she'll never be me/And I'm so over you." (Photo: Geffen Records)
58. Lupe Fiasco "B---h Bad" - Lupe Fiasco brought hip hop’s conscience back in 2012 with his anti-misogynist anthem “B---h Bad.”(Photo: Atlantic Records)30. Driicky Graham "Snapbacks & Tattoos" - Driicky Graham had a big anthem in 2012 with his ode to skin art and headwear, “Snapbacks & Tattoos.”(Photo: E1 Music)

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50 Best Songs of 2012 - 2012 is on its way out, but the great music it left behind is going to be ringing in our ears for years to come. Two talented rappers—one a rookie, the other a vet—released albums that some are calling classics. Introspective, thoughtful R&B made a serious comeback. Some of rap's biggest crews came together for epic posse cuts that rap hasn't seen the likes of since the '90s. Here, BET.com runs down the 50 best songs of 2012, the ones that defined another great year for music. 

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