EXCLUSIVE: New Doc Reveals Untold Power Of Mixtapes

A new documentary film delves into mixtapes’ vital role in shaping Hip-Hop, featuring conversations with notable figures like Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, and DJ Drama. “Tale of the Tape: How the Mixtape Revolutionized Hip-Hop,” from executive producer DJ Envy, legendary journalist Kim Osorio and acclaimed producer Malik K. Buie, has debuted on Amazon, Verizon, Spectrum, and Red Summer TV. The documentary dives deep into the mixtape culture, showcasing how DJs and mixtapes gave Hip-Hop artists a platform before they hit mainstream success. The film portrays a raw and authentic snapshot of artists such as Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, Wiz Khalifa, and Future during their early careers, capturing their formative years. Kim Osorio and Malik K. Buie, both deeply rooted in Hip-Hop culture, have spent several years meticulously crafting this project. Please enable JavaScript “Mixtape culture has influenced Hip-Hop infinitely. The biggest artists today, the greatest DJs ever—mixtapes are the connective tissue. Through my years of storytelling, it always kind of just came up and I was like, I have to tell this story. It has to be told our way,” Osorio told AllHipHop. The documentary highlights gender disparity within Hip-Hop and stresses the contributions of female DJs and industry professionals....