[The Tens] The 10 Best Hip Hop Albums Of 2012

Ab Soul – Control System

TDE has had a phenomenal year. After Q’s Habits and Contradictions Ab-Soul sustained if not increased the momentum with Control System; building anticipation for the acclaimed good kid m.A.A.d. City. Still, each of the trio of Black Hippy releases holds its own; Control System with Soulo’s unique brew of down to earth higher consciousness. This album has stood the test of time from our midseason awards and earned its spot as one of the best of 2012. – Aja K. Riddick