Sean Garrett has a big year ahead working on new music for Chris Brown, T.I., Brandy, and Nicole Scherzinger, but the platinum hitmaker took a few moments out of his busy schedule to reflect on the past year in music. Garrett shared his five favorite albums of the year. Find out which fellow singer-songwriter made his list, the Young Money rapper who landed at #4, and his “hands down” choice for best album of 2011.

1. Adele – 21
2. Jay-Z and Kanye West – Watch the Throne
3. Frank Ocean – Nostalgia, Ultra
4. Drake – Take Care
5. Beyoncé – 4

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