Top 10 Producers of the Year

2012's biggest tracks were crafted by these beatmakers.

Top 10 Producers of the Year - Yeah there were some questionable rhymes in 2012 and there were some impressive ones as well. While that’s a debatable topic, the beats that supplied the soundtrack of this year were pretty much universally respected. From the jovial DJ Spinz produced “Cashin’ Out” to the menacing Mike Will Made It concoction that was “No Lie” to the booming, dancehall-infused G.O.O.D Music masterpiece “Mercy,” we’ve heard quite a few timeless bangers this year. Here we salute the 10 beatsmiths who gave us some of the year’s most notable tracks.
Mike Will Made It - 2012 has been quite a breakout year for Atlanta producer Mike Will Made It. As if providing the bouncy backdrop to 2 Chainz's No. 1 single "No Lie" featuring Drake wasn't enough, the EarDrummers Entertainment CEO also scored a club banger with rap veteran Juicy J's "Bandz A Make Her Dance." Rihanna, Future, B.o.B. and Brandy have also tapped the hot shot beatsmith for his booming sound this year.  (Photo: Twitter via Mike Will Made It)
Scoop DeVille - Certainly no stranger to success, Los Angeles beat maestro Scoop Deville has had another exceptional year in hip hop. Scoop was behind the boards for two of the more notable tracks, "The Recipe" featuring Dr. Dre and "Poetic Justice" featuring Drake, from Kendrick Lamar's critically acclaimed debut good kid, m.A.A.d. city. The contributions helped the album reach No. 2 on the Billboard 100 while notching the highest first week sales for any hip hop album this year. (Photo: Warner Bros. Records)Rico Love - Heavyweight producer Rico Love rolled up to the club in a fly leather jacket layered over a hoodie and jeans and topped off with shades and a Jesus piece (Kanye would be proud).  (Photo: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

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Top 10 Producers of the Year - Yeah there were some questionable rhymes in 2012 and there were some impressive ones as well. While that’s a debatable topic, the beats that supplied the soundtrack of this year were pretty much universally respected. From the jovial DJ Spinz produced “Cashin’ Out” to the menacing Mike Will Made It concoction that was “No Lie” to the booming, dancehall-infused G.O.O.D Music masterpiece “Mercy,” we’ve heard quite a few timeless bangers this year. Here we salute the 10 beatsmiths who gave us some of the year’s most notable tracks.

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