A year notable for two overhyped debuts that didn't deliver (Nicki Minaj and healthcare reform) and two that did (Janelle Monáe and Drake).
Note that I also commented on 2010 releases from Christina Aguilera, Black Tusk, Carnifex, Flying Lotus, The National, Serdar Ortaç, Kristin Porter, Sons Of The Late DC,
The-Dream and The Walkmen as part of the Tales from the Zero-Listens Stack tweeture feature.
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