DJ MK – Vol 10 Bootlegged In Japan (1996 Mixtape)

Here we have a classic mixtape from the summer of ’96. The tape features a dope freestyle from Mad Skillz, tracks from Masta Ace, Al Tariq, Sadat X, Smooth Tha Hustler, and many more. Hit Continue Reading to check the story behind the mixtape from London-based DJ MK.

Found this classic mixtape I did back in the summer of 1996, and I thought I’d share it.
This mixtape was the first one i put out that, has a US MC freestyling on it (MAD SKILLZ). DJ 279 took him down to a tiny basement record shop called Handspun Records where i worked, and where this was recorded. Looking back this freestyle is dope but definitely a PAUSE LOL….
I called this mixtape Bootlegged in Japan as at the this time my mixtapes were blowing up and I found out loads had been bootlegged in Japan… This was confirmed when a group of Japanese guys came into the store. When they saw me I had to sign autographs, photos etc… I said, “I don’t even sell my mixtapes in Japan”, how do you know about me?? GO translated the dude, and he said, yes you are “Bootlegged in Japan” hence the title!! ENJOY.

DJ MK