These are my two favorite mixed tapes and yes I mean ‘tapes’. I recommend trying to locate these tapes—some have been uploaded.
Late 90s is the high water mark for independent hip hop.
Listen to everything from Fondle Um and Rawkus records. Old Bob Ito/Stretch Armstrong shows are also great. That’s what Zoo York used for Mix Tape.
For 90s hip hop you have to listen to the artists mentioned but also this...
Also, pull a list of all hip hop albums that received 5 mics in the Source. All the classics were reviewed in the Source.
Pace.