The Unending Evolution Of The Mixtape: Without Mixtapes, There Would Be No Hip-Hop

Today, the mixtape holds a variety of meanings — from a curated playlist to a non-label hip-hop release. 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.

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