50 Best Songs of 2012

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

25. Trinidad James, "All Gold Everything" - Seemingly out of nowhere, Atlanta's Trinidad James became one of rap's most in-demand free agents—and then Def Jam's newest, most expensive signee—in the wake of this cocky, catchy tribute to the gilded life. (Photo: Def Jam Recordings)
24. Rick Ross, "Hold Me Back" - Just try to get in Rick Ross's way on this Godzilla of a beat, which inspires one of his most spirited performances yet. (Photo: Maybach Music Group)
51. Meek Mill & Wale ft. French Montana & Rico Love "Actin' Up" - Another MMG collabo with song man Rico Love on the hook has French Montana, Meek Mill and Wale “Actin' Up” again.(Photo: Warner Music Group)
10. Chris Brown "Turn Up the Music" - Chris Brown showed off his dance skills in the Michael Jackson-inspired video “Turn Up the Music.”(Photo: Jive Records)23. Kendrick Lamar "Swimming Pools" - Kendrick Lamar has made his presence known with honest, autobiographical lyrics. "Swimming Pools" is just one of the examples.(Photo: Interscope Records)

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24. Rick Ross, "Hold Me Back" - Just try to get in Rick Ross's way on this Godzilla of a beat, which inspires one of his most spirited performances yet. (Photo: Maybach Music Group)

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