Ep.30 - Ayo Peep This New DITD Mixtape

Mixtapes, in the classic definition, is a thing of the past. But since the turn of the Millenium, Mixtapes have evolved to become more and more about the artist and nothing to do with the DJ/Producer anymore. So how did this happen? Did the DJ's fumble the bag? Has a fun essence of Hip-Hop gone away with the commercialisation of Mixtapes? Why does Charlie get so irked about Mixtapes sounding just like albums!? All will be answered in Episode 30 of DITD.TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (1:58)Topic Intro - (13:36)History of Mixtapes - (18:33)The low-key dodginess of Mixtape DJ's (27:55) The short-term evolution is just as depressing as the long-term - (35:30)Mixtape Marketing - (40:05)Have we lost a piece of Hip-Hop with these DJ-less Mixtapes? (44:35)Was it the Major Labels that created this "Mixtape/Album" evolution? (53:51)A (con of a) Lighter Note - (1:03:27)Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us!Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Records for the right to use)HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers5E (Twitter & IG) - @5thElement_UK5E Community DiscordChillHop (Twitter) - @ChillhopdotcomBonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorIn Search of SauceBlack Women Watch...5EPN RadioThe Beauty Of Independence