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.

A New Book Remembers the Mixtapes of Hip-Hop's Golden Era

Do Remember!: The Golden Era of NYC Hip-Hop Mixtapes: Auerbach, Evan, Isenberg, Daniel: 9780847872244: : Books

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15 Great Albums Not on Streaming Services - Okayplayer

From Cassettes to Donuts: the history of the hip-hop beat tape - Fact Magazine

Best Joint Hip-Hop Albums - XXL

Jehnie Burns's Mixtape Nostalgia Traces the History and Appeal of Mixtapes - WYEP

2023 'til infinity: A vision of hip-hop's next 50 years : NPR