Everyone loves something free, the best free gift to Hip-Hop listeners is a mixtape. Every day different tapes are available from all different Hip-Hop styles for  our listening pleasure. Out of all the mixtapes available throughout 2012 we are giving you the 10 best mixtapes of the year. Check them out after the jump…

Upcoming emcee and New York native Joey Bada$$ made his live television debut last night performing his song “Waves” from his 1999 mixtape accompanied by The Roots. Joey has been making a lot of noise in the underground circuit, so its great to see him finally getting some attention from the mainstream. Be on the lookout for Joey’s new mixtape, PRO ERA, set to drop December 21st.To watch the performance, hit the jump.