50 Best Songs of 2012

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

34. Kendrick Lamar feat. Jay Rock, "Money Trees" - A standout track from an album many are already calling a classic, "Money Trees" sticks to the ribs with an Outkast-inspired chorus, amazing production, a hungry Jay Rock guest verse and everyone's favorite new slang word, ya bish.  (Photo: Interscope Records)
33. Trey Songz feat. T.I., "2 Reasons" - With their minds on red cups and red-bottomed heels, Trey Songz and T.I. know exactly what they're here for on this irresistible dance-floor-packer.  (Photo: Atlantic Records)
32. Meek Mill feat. Big Sean, "Burn" - Meek Mill recruits Big Sean to play with fire over an explosive beat filled with sirens and 808s.  (Photo: Warner Music Group)
31. Loverance feat. 50 Cent, "Up" (Remix)  - Sly rhymes from 50 Cent helped make this infectiously pervy Bay Area hit from rookie rhymer Loverance a national sensation.  (Photo: Interscope Records)30. A$AP Rocky feat. Drake, Kendrick Lamar, 2 Chainz "Problem" - A$AP Rocky, Drake, Kendrick Lamar and 2 Chainz may have their share of problems, but this bouncy club banger ain't one of them.(Photo: Sony Music)

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32. Meek Mill feat. Big Sean, "Burn" - Meek Mill recruits Big Sean to play with fire over an explosive beat filled with sirens and 808s. (Photo: Warner Music Group)

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