MUSIC: XXL Freshmen 2012 [Mixtape] - XXL Freshmen 2012

DJ Whoo Kid, Diddy, and T.I. host XXL's Freshmen 2012 mixtape. Unsure about any of the artists on the cover? Well, here's your chance to get to know them, their style, and, most importantly, their music. Hit the jump to peep the tracklist and download the XXL's Freshmen 2012 mixtape.

VIDEO: XXL Freshmen 2012 Cypher (Part 1 & 2)

The first part of XXL's annual Freshmen cypher. Above, peep Hopsin, Roscoe Dash, MGK, Future, and Danny Brown. After the jump, Iggy Azalea, Kid Ink, Don Trip, and Macklemore finish it off.

VIDEO: The XXL 2012 Freshmen Roundtable

The XXL 2012 Freshmen discuss fame in the clip above and power after the jump.

NEWS: XXL's Freshmen 2012 (Cover)

XXL releases the cover for their upcoming "Freshmen" edition. After seeing the artists on this, I am not actually sure what being in the freshmen class means. I used to be excited for the cover, but now it's irrelevant. Let me know what you think in the comments section below.