The 2012 edition of Summer Heat is coming strong with with both popular, established artists (such as Nicki Minaj, T.I. & DMX) as well as new artists who are also bringing the heat (such as Hopsin, Machine Gun Kelly, Cracc & Mac Miller). Summer Heat 2012 also comes in 2 versions... the cd version (which was recorded specifically to be burned to disc at 79 minutes long) and the ipod version (which is almost 100 minutes in length & contains 9 bonus tracks).

Summer Heat 2012 brings out a few songs that have already gone mainstream, such as Starships by Nicki Minaj & So Good by B.o.B. There are also some ppular cuts with a twist including Chris Brown's Turn Up The Music featuring a verse by Drake as well as Rihanna's Birthday Cake featuring a verse from Busta Rhymes. There are also many more tracks from mainstream artists such as Melanie Fiona, T.I., Wacka Flocka Flame, Wiz Khalifa, DMX & more!!

The underground flava of Summer Heat 2012 brings out some great new talent. Hopsin (who was in an episode of That's So Raven in 2002) is probably one of the hottest new artists out, making his name through the use of various uplouaded videos to YouTube. Cleveland's own Machine Gun Kelly has recently gained moderate popularity with his release of Wild Boy featuring Wacka Flocka Flame. He has since recorded tracks with DMX & Cassie. Atlanta's newest artist on the table is Future, who has several new tracks out now & has been recognized (along with Hopsin & MGK) as one of 2012's top freshman artists.

So be sure to sample & download the version of Summer Heat 2012 that best fits your needs, either the ipod version or the cd version. Both are recorded at a cd quality 192 kb/min & will sound great on headphones or big systems.