The number of Hip-Hop releases in December slowed, but the quality did not. In fact, it was one of the densest months of the year in terms of audio dope.

Here’s a playlist of the best the month had to offer. You’ll hear music from PRhyme (DJ Premier & Royce Da 5’9″) and Black Thought, DOOM, Leaders Of The New School, Pusha T, Ghostface Killah, Murs & 9th Wonder, J. Cole, RZA, Skillz, Kxng Crooked, Dr. Dre & Kurupt, Pharoahe Monch, Pimp C, Freeway, O.C., G-Eazy, Curren$y, Rick Ross and more. Listen to the entire playlist below.

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