Author: mxmuseum
Tapemasta Remembers
The year is 1985, September to be exact. This is the birth of Pushin’ Tapes! In this pic, I was … More
EFN Remembers Mixtapes #1 Fan: Justo Faison
Everything I do today was built on the back of my mixtapes and although this article is not about me, … More
Mixtapelogie: History and Business of Mixtapes
Mixtapelogie by Epée Hervé Dingong retraces the history and business of mixtapes.
DJ EFN on Launching ‘Drink Champs,’ Building a Career off of Mixtapes, and More
Damn Son Where Did You Find This?
A book about US hiphop mixtape cover art
Eric Johnson | Chico, California
Originally from the east coast, Eric Johnson lives in Chico, California. MXM: Where are you from? EJ: I was born … More
CASSETTE: a documentary
Cassette: The Documentary Interviews DJ Ron G
“It’s hard to talk about innovators on cassette without including Ron G in the conversation.”
Epée Hervé Dingong | Paris, France
In this new series, MXM features avid mixtape collectors and their analog collections. The first hails from Paris, France. We … More
Davey D Interview with Justo Faison: The History of Mixtapes (April 2005 )
For folks who remember, Justo was a tireless advocate for mixtape deejays. He tragically passed away in a car crash … More
The Evolution of the Mixtape: A Dedication to Justo Faison by Gary Anderson
The legacy of Justo Faison is well established, and you just have to ask DJ about who Justo was, and no doubt you’d be getting an earful of memories.
PROVOKE!
My (slightly sappy) mixed tape memory: When I first met my husband, he burned a couple of albums for me … More
Craig Eley
Like so many people, my love of mixtapes is tied up in the idea of love itself — both romantic and platonic.
1987 by Askem
I had a tape that was filled with hip hop from 85 and 86, several tracks from LL Cool J’s “My Radio” . . .
The Art Behind The Tape: DJ Mars Talks Park Jam Era with Clark Kent
Dr. Adam Banks
Houston Rap Tapes: An Oral History of Bayou City Hip-Hop
Portraying a vibrant, but often overlooked, music scene, this amplified edition of Houston Rap Tapes includes new interviews of Scarface, Slim Thug, Lez Moné, B L A C K I E, Lil’ Keke, and Sire Jukebox of the original Ghetto Boys, as well as many additional photographs.
Colleges Love Hip-Hop, but Do They Love Black Men Too?
By Travis L. Gosa for The Chronicle This month the College of William & Mary followed in the footsteps of … More
Cassette Culture: Popular Music and Technology in North India
Cassette Culture: Popular Music and Technology in North India by: Peter Manuel Format: Paperback – 302 pages ISBN: 0226504018 Publisher: … More
The Mixtape as Emancipatory Journalism
I Mix What I Like!: A Mixtape Manifesto by Jared A. Ball Format: Paperback ISBN: 1849350574 Publisher: AK Press “This … More
Dead Media Research Studio
This course is devoted to media archaeology, that is, historical research into forgotten, obsolete, neglected or otherwise dead media technologies.
Mix tape: The Art of Cassette Culture edited by Thurston Moore
Mix tape: The Art of Cassette Culture edited by Thurston Moore Format: Hardcover (96 pages) ISBN: 10:0789311992 Publisher: Universe (May … More
The Mixtape According to Matias Viegener
“The mix tape is a form of American folk art: predigested cultural artifacts combined with homespun technology and magic marker … More
Cassette from My Ex
An art form combining the skills of a DJ with the intimacy of a letter, a good mixtape was the ultimate audio valentine.