50 Best Songs of 2012

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

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)
Outta This World – April 26, 2012  - After still shots of the video leaked on the Internet, Nicki finally premiered the final visuals for “Starships” to rave reviews this past April.(Photo: Courtesy Young Money Records)55. Alicia Keys "Girl on Fire" - Singer and songwriter Alicia Keys returned to the world of music with “Girl on Fire,” the first single and title track for her latest album.(Photo: Columbia Records)

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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)

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