Who knows what the term mixtape even means in 2011? After all, these downloadable albums haven't existed on magnetic tape or even CDs for years. But there's no doubt that mixtapes remain the lifeblood of hip-hop and R&B. Consider the fact that the top four entries on this year's list all appeared in the top 10 of Complex's Best Albums of 2011.
Nothing says Christmas like free music. Maybe that's why Gucci Mane announced he was dropping a mixtape last night, and Fabolous, Raekwon, Nelly, and Mr. Muthafuckin' eXquire all promised to drop something special for their fans today. (Big shout to our peoples at LiveMixtapes.com who always know what's got the streets on lock.) Tis the season, so click through and make sure you're up on all the best mixtapes of 2011.
Written by Alex Gale (@ApexDujeous)
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pete December 25th, 2011 at 02:59 PM
Mac Miller ahead of Elzhi. I've seen it all now
wtf?! December 25th, 2011 at 03:09 PM
no Theory 11.1.11? the marathon continues? wow
King Cam December 28th, 2011 at 05:02 PM
I cant believe it either. Wale's mixtape was on point, should have atleast been in top 10 with KRIT and Curren$y
Rodrigo December 25th, 2011 at 03:28 PM
Sir Michael Rocks Premiere Politics. 22 Bitches, TPC, Skinny Nigga of the year two years in arow.
Michael December 25th, 2011 at 04:31 PM
Frank Ocean at #3 is a travesty. This year is rap was really bad, though. I like LiveLoveA$ap the best probably.
Eddy December 25th, 2011 at 04:45 PM
Where Is Fab's The Soul Tape, WTF People !!
unclesam December 25th, 2011 at 05:51 PM
LMAO @ putting 2 Chainz & A$AP above Returnof4eva and Covert Coup. First of all, the two I named were the best mixtapes of the year by far. Man this just proves it, all Complex does is go by hype, you don´t know shit about shit. If people on the internet had gone out and said Tony Yayo is the greatest rapper of all time, he has the greatest album of all time EVEN THOUGH EVERYONE CAN HEAR HE´S NOT, you´d still go with that for #1 and that´s what´s wrong with this site.
banks December 25th, 2011 at 05:55 PM
No Cold Corner 2?!
RalphNova December 25th, 2011 at 10:47 PM
THIS LIST IS TERRIBLE!!!!! YOUNG JEEZY REAL IS BACK ISNT ON IT!!!! LLOYD BANKS COLD CORNER ISNT ON IT!!!!! COMPLEX LOST CREDIBILITY WITH THIS LIST!!!
Chris December 25th, 2011 at 11:20 PM
Don Trip & $tarlito had the best tape of 2011, BTW.
Uhhhhhh... December 26th, 2011 at 07:12 AM
PUSHA T's FEAR OF GOD DOESN'T "Break any new ground"?!?!?! He pooped on the rap game with this tape!!!!!. AND WERE THE F IS LOSO's SOUL TAPE!?!? Complex, you guys really make me sick sometimes....