Like he always does around this time, Skillz recaps the most memorable events of last year with his yearly Rap Up tune. Purchase on iTunes now. Damn, what a year.

[vodpod id=Video.15894679&w=540&h=350&fv=] Over at Times Square last night, Drake performed a medley of hits for Carson Daly’s yearly NYE special. After the jump, Mr. Cee-Lo Green takes the stage and The Roots do the same at Rockefeller Center. mwp

Still hungover? Well Kiss and Ms. Taylor keep rockin’ to the break of dawn in their new video. Hope you’re not all partied out though. Off Jadakiss’ I Love You mixtape. wshh

[vodpod id=Video.15892208&w=540&h=350&fv=affiliateSiteId%3D176704%26widgetId%3D502288%26width%3D628%26height%3D386%26playOnLoad%3D0%26js%3D1%26autoPlay%3D0%26revision%3D80%26mediaURL%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.bet.com%252Fvideo%252F106andpark%252F106party2011%252Fperformances%252Fyoung-jeezy-performance-106-and-park-party-106party2011-perf-jeezy-s1%252F_jcr_content%252Fleftcol%252Fvideoplayer.mrss%253Ftype%253Dembed%26allowFullScreen%3Dtrue%26] Some of the game’s biggest names hit the BET stage for the network’s annual 106 & Party. Above, Jeezy brings in the new year with “I Do” and “Ballin”. More performances featuring Meek Mill, Wale, Waka Flocka, Yelawolf, Machine Gun Kelly, Maino, 2 Chainz, Diggy, French Montana, Future, and Tyga below.

Viva free music! As the new tunes keep pouring in, Statik Selektah and Termanology drop off their latest single from their upcoming album, 2012. How fitting. Track hits iTunes Monday. Previously: “Play Ya Role” Ft. Reks

Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, Nicki Minaj ended her 2011 by bringing  “Super Bass” on tonight’s airing of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve. After the jump, she recites “Turn Me On/Roman In Moscow” and Bey performs “I Was Here”. neonlimelight x yardie

Although Tyga’s album has been pushed back to January 24, LWHQ gets the drop to release his new single featuring his Young Money boss. Another new year, another new track.

As the fireworks pop off, Prodigy delivers his first recording in 2012. H.N.I.C. 3 coming soon. Happy New Years, dunny. Previously: “When U Up“

Raekwon plans to keep the victory going in the new year and starts it off with his new mixtape. Guests include CNN, Mobb Deep, Busta, Styles P and more. Tracklist and download link under the cut.

Da Snowman rolls in his new year by adding his flow to Tyga’s smash “Rack City”. Do remember, TM103 in stores now.