Classic / Old

Some dj's may not have the name of a Kid Capri or Clue,but they still may end up
being one of your favorites. That title fits when it comes to describing my man
DJ SPINNA. Repping Brooklyn to the fullest,SPINNA is no stranger to the game.
He's been killing the house remix side for a minute,now he dropped a timeless
best of Sade mixtape.

-DJ Mars | HistoryOfMixtapes.com

When you talk about mixtapes you have to include radio shows as well. I'm not
sure what it was like in any other city,but a copy of a new york hip hop radio
show was more than worth its weight in gold. Thanks to my man Al Lindstrom,I got
my hands on this classic Kid Capri tape from WBLS.

The tape was recorded in the early 90's,92 I believe. After listening to this
tape I can clearly see the difference between 98.7 KISS and WBLS. Although 'BLS
had the better stable of dj's,KISS had more personality on the air. It had to be
hard as hell for Red Alert to compete against Marley Marl,Mr. Magic,Pete
Rock,Kevy Kev,Clark Kent,Kid Capri and Ron G. Kid Capri has mad personality,by
this time he was murdering HBO'S DEF COMEDY JAM. But on the radio the powers that
be wouldn't let his personality shine. When you listen to the mix you will
hear very few drops to signify who is rocking. Regardless of that,the value is
actually owning a rare Kid Capri WBLS radio mix...

-DJ Mars | www.HistoryOfMixtapes.com

"...How many of you all know the name of EPMD'S first dj. Take a second to
think...um,for you so called hip hip heads its DJ K-LA BOSS. How many of you
know the name of Lil Waynes dj...um think hard now,its DJ 4-5. How many of you
know that's the same person...I'm sure none of you. Do your homework. My man 4-5
aka DJ K-LA BOSS aka I've been the # 1 tour dj on the planet since 1987 is still
smashing em and still releavant in this world we call hip hop. I know because
I've been on several tours with him.

Every tour he's one he come through with a batch of flavorful mixtapes. Today I
dug up one of my favorites..."THE MAKINGS OF YOU...THE BEST OF PETE ROCK AND CL
SMOOTH". Nothing but pure mc'ing and dj'ing right here yall. If you've forgotten
PR and CL's contribution to hip hop,well here you go..."

-DJ Mars | www.HistoryOfMixtapes.com

"Well this week we feature the "Prince of New York,Dj Self". Today Self is more
of a party dj than mixtape dj, but for those of you who knew Self from day
one...really know what time it is. A classic example of his best of series,we
have Canibus vs. Dmx. In the 90's they had Ny street hip hop in a choke hold. A
real dj,Self used to come through with the illest mixtapes. As ai say every
week,download now and thank me later."

-DJ Mars | www.HistoryOfMixtapes.com

Big Mike & Tapemasters Inc - Ahead Of The Competition

DJ Kay Slay - Certified Troublemakerz 4 (Hosted By Young Buck)

DJ Kay Slay - Victim Who Wanna Be Like Mike

DJ Envy - MVP (All American Pt 3)

Big Mike - The Free Agent

Big Mike - The Getaway

DJ Kay Slay & Big Mike - Go Hard Or Go Home

Bonus: F Sharp - G-Unit Vs D-Block Freestyles

Here's a rundown of the classic tapes I've posted so far courtesy of DJ Mars' project
& book HistoryOfMixtapes.com.

If you're a student/fan of the mixtape game and appreciate the history behind it I recommend
you check the following links out, each tape includes insight and commentary that only
a vet like DJ Mars can provide.

Mick Boogie - Numero Uno
DJ Premier - Crooklyn Cuts 4
Brucie B - Live From Harlems Roof Top
Funk Flex Hot 97 Street Jams / Foxy Browns Platinum Party Live ATL
Kid Capri - Old School 2
Kool DJ Red Alert Radio Mix 98.7
Doo Wop Summer Jam 96

Checkout his latest post for more goodies: HistoryOfMixtapes.com