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Tale of the Tape

Long before the days of platinum and gold success, a rapper’s worth was in the DJ’s placement within his mix. Ultimately, it would be the growing popularity and increased necessity of The Mixtapes created by DJ’s that would serve as the lifeline to Hip Hop, as it grew into the most celebrated art form.

Top Cast

  • Royce da 5′9

    Royce da 5′9

    Narrator (voice)

  • Raashaun 'DJ Envy' Casey

    Raashaun 'DJ Envy' Casey

    Self

  • DJ Clue

    DJ Clue

    Self

  • DJ Drama

    DJ Drama

    Self

  • Kendrick Lamar

    Kendrick Lamar

    Self (archive footage)

  • J. Cole

    J. Cole

    Self (archive footage)

  • DJ Doo Wop

    DJ Doo Wop

    Self

  • DJ Brugie B.

    DJ Brugie B.

    Self

  • DJ Clark Kent

    DJ Clark Kent

    Self

Overview

Long before the days of platinum and gold success, a rapper’s worth was in the DJ’s placement within his mix. Ultimately, it would be the growing popularity and increased necessity of The Mixtapes created by DJ’s that would serve as the lifeline to Hip Hop, as it grew into the most celebrated art form.

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