Seeing as how DJ Drama is easily one of the most successful, recognizable mixtape DJs ever this revelation does hold weight. While websites like DatPiff, Spinrilla and LiveMixtapes continue to ...

Over the last decade or so, mixtapes have revolutionized the rap game and altered how marketing in general is approached. Not only have the rappers received substantial acclaim, the DJs have, too.

DJ Drama is well aware of the antagonistic relationship he has with some listeners. His bellowed rants and catchphrases—who can forget “Barack ODRAMA”—atop revered mixtapes like T.I.’s Down With the ...

Lil' Wayne's recent comment about mixtape DJ's is coming back to bite him where it hurts worse: potential album sales. The Cash Money star unexpectedly criticized the underground industry in an ...

In time for the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, Paramount+ has announced upcoming documentary Mixtape, which chronicles the rise of physical and digital mixtape culture ...

Celebrating 25 Years of J Dilla's 'Welcome 2 Detroit' On 'Welcome 2 Detroit,' the legendary rapper/producer did more than just announce himself, he painted a picture of his city using a palette from ...

Lil' Wayne phoned into DJ Drama's Shade 45 radio show last night to clear up remarks that he made regarding mixtape DJs. "First off, I didn't mean to disrespect no DJs, no mixtape DJs, whatever kind ...

DJs don’t write songs, they release mixtapes showing off their skills in music selection and blending. But since mixtapes often contain copyrighted material, they were illegal until now. Launching ...

“The smooth criminal on beat breaks / Never put me in your box if your shit eats tapes,” rapped Nas on his 1994 classic “N.Y. State of Mind.” Like other underground genres that hit their stride in the ...

DJ Mustard is running hip-hop. It might not look like it on Billboard's hip-hop charts, although that's a deceptive measure these days; rap artists who don't make any noise on hip-hop radio—like ...

Dear Mixshow/Mixtape DJ Family, We’ve got a serious problem within the DJ community and we’re going to have to find a way to solve quick because we’ve got more ...