What does “mixtape” mean anymore? In assembling this list, we asked the question again and again, partly because rap continues to redefine the term. In 2000, mixtapes were generally still piles of ...

Initially, if you wanted to hear the sound of hip-hop, cassette tapes recorded at jams and concerts were your best bet. These legendary tapes circulated far and wide, and they were many people's first ...

SoundCloud rap producers play a major role in shaping the modern underground rap scene, creating beats that help unknown artists gain massive attention online. With tools like FL Studio and auto-tune ...