Super Mash Bros dropped off their newest project, Mile(y) High Club, yesterday and it’s sure to liven up your weekends. These guys are relative mashup veterans, and this new project highlights a bunch of new samples as well as some older classics. Not every track on here really impressed me, so I’ve picked out my favorites and highlighted them individually above – if you want to listen to the rest, download the whole tape below.

Here we go, the sophomore release from the still-teenaged Cris Cab. His sound is so mature on this effort, while his heartfelt lyrics are wise but still youthful. Echo Boom features some big names, including his mentor Pharrell Williams (N.E.R.D.), Daytona, Mavado, and raspy O.A.R. frontman Marc Roberge. Making all the right connections and moves, Cab is breaking into the industry and making a crispy impression.

The title track of the album is not the most commercial of the bunch, but it’s simple descending chord progression and Pharrell’s genuine verse [which tells of how the pair artistically/professionally merged] make it a fitting album-opener. “What We Can’t Do” is a stand-up anthem for the ambitious youth, featuring a hiphop-inspired snare beat with Cab’s signature Reggae sound. “Going Home” has a more sentimental, contemplative sound courtesy of its subject matter. The contemporary production is excellent, and the guest appearance from one of my favorites (O.A.R.) finishes the track off perfectly. The last two key tracks are ones we’ve posted before, attached for convenience. This won’t be the last you hear from this supremely-talented artist.

Dylan Owen dropped his latest tape, Keep Your Friends Close, today for free, a gift for his fans to kick off the year. Dylan has such a unique style, much different than most artists we post on the site. I enjoy his work though, his creative instrumentals, and the way he’s not afraid to be passionate with his vocals. I don’t think Dylan has a huge pop appeal, which is such a refreshing way to make music, and it allows him to break free of the mold to create something more creative and original. I’ve picked out a few of my favorites, but the whole tape is worth a listen – let me know what you think! Don’t forget to support Dylan Owen on Facebook!

Jetpack Jones offers up his latest mixtape, Reincarnation, for our listening pleasure. Jetpack has a very unique approach to rap; his music is always positive, and very imaginative. Last week we gave you Drift Away to get you through your Thursday night and Friday, but this week you get the whole tape! There’s something called transport reading, well this is transport music. It was hard to pick my top three favorites because they were all so unique and marvelous, but if I had to choose: Faded, Jetpack Movement, and Patience. These three tracks embody the man’s message.

Jetpack Jones dropped this off for free, so to help repay him and like his fan page. Listen to my three favorite tracks, or Kollect the mixtape in its entirety.

Let me start this off by saying that this was the first time I’ve listened to an ENTIRE mixtape in one sitting, excluding anything by Taylor Swift. Mike Ballz has left me speechless. I’ve been following his progress on this tape for a while now. When I say that it’s a concept piece, I don’t say that lightly. Mike is telling a story throughout this entire work. The story begins on the first track, and doesn’t end till the last one. You’ve got your chill tracks, party tracks, and even hangover tracks. Mike produced every beat on this track, mixed, mastered, all done by him. I’ll shut up and let you all listen to this masterpiece. Like the man on facebook to show your appreciation for this piece of beauty. Take a listen to some of my favorite tracks, and Kollect the mixtape below.

Big Z dropped his latest tape into the music ring last night, Can’t Get Enough. There’s some truly awesome remixes on here, three of my favorites included in this track, but overall the tape features some great production and creative twists to popular tracks. With remixes of Avicii, J. Cole, Kay, Kanye, Jay Z, Asher Roth, Mr. Hudson and more, this tape has something for every genre of music you love. Take a listen to my favorites and grab the whole tape below from Big Z.

As promised a year ago, Gregg Luskin has dove into the world of original production – something that’s absolutely necessary to gain respect in an overly-saturated music world. Here is one track granted exclusively to Kollectors, off the just-released Fragments EP. I chose “Revelry” simply because I found it to be the most melodic, dare-I-say-it…’sassy’… track on the EP. It’s fluid, but those pounding horns were unexpected. The EP is short and sweet, and I hope we can hear more like “Revelry” from this upcoming artist.

For just $1.29, you can grab all four tracks on the EP off the official Milkman site.

Man has this been a long time in the making. Mitch-Mash has been working on this EP for the past 6 months and the anticipation has certainly been building. In short, Mitch-Mash has been someone that really got me first interested in mashups when I first heard his “Level Up/Might Light You Better” track. After that, I couldn’t get enough of his unique sound. Finally, Indie Treats & Gangster Beats demonstrates the culmination of his hard work into making something that I think Kollectors will truly appreciate. The entire EP has a great flow to it that covers a wide musical range. Below are 3 of the 8 tracks from the EP but all are definitely worth taking a listen to. The EP folder includes the 8 tracks, a continuous mp3 of the entire EP, and a personal note from Mitch-Mash himself.

So show Mitch some love over on his Facebook page and Kollect on!

You guys really have no idea how excited I am to share this mixtape with you. Luke Christopher is easily in my top five up and coming artists and his most recent project, Building Skies, absolutely blew me away. This mixtape showcases what a true musician is: an amazing lyricist, a beautiful singer, and the ability to rap over any instrumental. This tape was released yesterday, and after listening it non-stop since then, I think I have narrowed down to my three favorite songs from the tape, included in this post. Believe me, this was no easy feat because I truly enjoyed every single song on this project.

There is no doubt in my mind that Luke Christopher will be a household name within a year or two, because this kid is exploding with talent, enthusiasm and a true love for music. Some of you might be familiar with Christopher’s previous feature here on The K when he did a song with Asher Roth, entitled Rooftops. Or, maybe even from his most recent “Marvelous Monday” track, Letter to Myself.

Whether you know Luke Christopher or not, this mixtape is a must download, because this time next year I am envisioning it with the “Best Mixtape of the Year” award for 2012!

What a year for free music, right? We’ve published over 2,500 songs this year on The Kollection, all for free for you to enjoy. Many of my favorite posts this year have been the incredible mixtapes from young artists like 3LAU, Aer, Mac Miller, OnCue and more. Today, I’d like to highlight the year’s ten best mixtapes that were featured on The Kollection. Last year’s winner was Mac Miller’s K.I.D.S. – what will be the highlight tape of 2011? Decide below:

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post’s poll.

The Top 10

• Pabst & Jazz – Asher Roth
• Can’t Wait – OnCue
• Jay-Z + Kanye West + Adele – Brooklyn, Chicago, London – Urban Noize (Mashup Mixtape)
• We Are Nothing – Radical Something
• The Scotch Tape – Timeflies
• Dance Floor Filth – 3LAU
• Leap Year – Hoodie Allen
• Peanut Butter and Swelly – Chiddy Bang
• Best Day Ever – Mac Miller
• The Drive-In – The Dean’s List

Honorable Mention

• LP3020 – StartYourOwnRebellion
• The Endless Summer EP – G-Eazy
• The Reach – Aer
• The Delta Project – Jay Fresh vs. Pretty Lights
• The Layover – Mike Posner