Outside of Jaar's win, several other mixes recorded in 2012 reached legendary status among listeners and continue to pull heavy traffic on SoundCloud playlists like the Dancing Astronaut Top Essential Mixes of 2012 .
. This report provides an overview of the year's historic impact, top-performing mixes, and current platform access. 🎧 Overview of 2012 Essential Mixes 2012 Essential Mix Soundcloud
: Infamous for its avant-garde structure, Jaar famously blended strings, spoken word, Aphex Twin, Marvin Gaye, and an unplugged Beyoncé. Outside of Jaar's win, several other mixes recorded
: It was voted by a panel of experts as the BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix of the Year 2012 . Outside of Jaar's win
The undisputed highlight of the 2012 series was Nicolas Jaar's Essential Mix , broadcast on May 19, 2012.