So the first quarter of the year has come and went. From the hype that Freeway & Jake One created for the Stimulus Package with its creative packaging  to Danny Brown finally releasing The Hybrid, we’re going into the 2nd quarter of a dog fight for the championship! Here’s a look at our favorites, and not so favorites, of the first quarter.

FAVORITE TRACK: Nametag – Beast Mode featuring Kopelli of Cold Men Young, produced by Black Bethoven

Close Call: B.o.B. – Nothing On You

FAVORITE ALBUM: Danny Brown – The Hybrid

Close Call: Kidz In The Hall – Land Of Make Believe

FAVORITE EP: JYoung The General x Nick Speed – Black History Year: Installment One

FAVORITE MIXTAPE: Clear Soul Forces – Clear Soul Radio

Close Call: Danny Brown – Detroit State Of Mind 4

WORST ALBUM: Ludacris – Battle Of The Sexes

FAVORITE VIDEO: Kidz In The Hall – Jukebox

Close Call: Phresh Heir – Who The Fuck Is Phresh Heir

FAVORITE SHOW: Detroit invading SXSW!

FAVORITE MOMENT: Mayer Hawthorne on Jimmy Kimmel Live

Coming up in the 2nd quarter:
Cold Men Young – Champagne Nights: Red Stripe Budget
Street Justice – Go H.A.A.M.
Miz Korona – The Injection
JYoung The General – Chapter 1 Verse 6
Finale x Oddisee
Royce Da 5’9″ – Bar Exam 3
Yu (of Diamond District) – Before Taxes
The Left – Gas Mask
Little Brother – Left Back
The Game – The R.E.D. Album
One Be Lo – B.A.B.Y. (Being A Black Youth)
Reflection Eternal – Revolutions Per Minute
Mela Machinko mixtape

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