Paramount+ has announced the documentary titled MIXTAPE, being released in celebration of Hip-Hop’s 50th anniversary. Described as “the story of Hip-Hop refusing to take no for an answer,” MIXTAPE will delve into how the creation of mixtapes launched the genre into mainstream culture.
The documentary features artists, DJs, and other creatives representing multiple generations of Hip-Hop. Some of those artists and DJ’s include 2 Chainz, 50 Cent, A$AP Rocky, Dante Ross, DJ Bobbito, DJ Clue, DJ Drama, DJ Enuff, DJ Green Lantern, DJ Jazzy Joyce, DJ Kay Slay, DJ Khaled, DJ S&S, DJ Scratch, DJ Stretch Armstrong, DJ Whoo Kid, Doo Wop, Fabolous, Fat Joe, Funkmaster Flex, The Game, Grandmaster Caz, Jadakiss, James Cruz, Jeezy, Kid Capri, Kool DJ Red Alert, KRS-One, Lil Wayne, Mark Ronson, Mike Tyson, N.O.R.E., Ron G, Shaq, Tommy Hilfiger, Tony Touch, Trouble, Tuma Basa, and more.
Omar Acosta, director of MIXTAPE, shared: “Hip-Hop is 50 years old and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate its journey and contextualize its evolution than through the story of the mixtape. Every voice in this film played a critical role, especially the DJs who, as KRS-ONE says beautifully in the film, risked everything to ‘bring us the music.” Producer Tony Touch added: “It’s an honor to be involved in this film and to help tell the real story of the mixtape, its origins, its impact, and its ongoing relevance for the culture.”
MIXTAPE will begin streaming on Paramount+ beginning August 1st. The official soundtrack to MIXTAPE, The Def Tape, will be released in August via Def Jam Recordings. Take a look at the trailer for MIXTAPE – here.
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