It always irks me when so-called hip-hop fans say that there's nothing to listen to. The percentages of good to bad music may be down, but the overall amount of good music might be up. The curse of the internet age is that everyone and their mother can put out music whether they have an ounce of talent or not. The gift is that it's easier for artists to get music into the hands of their fans. Here are some of my favorite free releases since the start of 2010. There's definitely something for everyone:
