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- Hip-hop mixtapes, a unique and peculiar vehicle of transmission way before the Internet, have been a crucial part of the culture and related genres since its inception, in the mid-late 1970s.
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Jul 2, 2024 · Mixtapes flourished in the pre-internet era because, back then, you could have a true underground scene. A big star like Nas or Raekwon could jump on a mixtape and know that his rhymes...
One medium of hip-hop expression, however, has consistently put the control back into the hands of artists, yielding an increased freedom in rappers’ means of expression and self-presentation. This medium is mixtape—specifically, its cover art.
Aug 9, 2023 · Mixtapes from mainstream hip hop artists are now being produced in studio quality and released officially, essentially blurring the line between a studio album and a mixtape.
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Oct 30, 2023 · From the dawn of the cassette to the internet-based culture of mixtape-making, musicians in hip-hop have developed their style via this format. Today, the mixtape holds a variety of meanings — from a curated playlist to a non-label hip-hop release.
Jun 25, 2019 · But, with the mixtapes, as with the Myspace music—as with most things the Internet Archive does—the goal is never to be completist, or to curate the critical picks of some cultural corner. It’s just to save whatever’s available.
Jun 15, 2024 · The documentary dives deep into the mixtape culture, showcasing how DJs and mixtapes gave Hip-Hop artists a platform before they hit mainstream success.
Jun 22, 2023 · Hip-hop mixtapes, a unique and peculiar vehicle of transmission way before the Internet, have been a crucial part of the culture and related genres since its inception, in the mid-late 1970s.
