Mixtape – Official Trailer

Before radio play, before the internet, and before social media, there were mixtapes.
Rocket fuel for the meteoric rise of hip-hop, they were a form of currency, a signifier that you were in the know and had your ear to the streets. Featuring Lil Wayne, 50 Cent, Mark Ronson, Shaquille O’Neal, Kid Capri, DJ Drama and more, this film explores the fascinating and controversial rise of this outlaw medium over its 30 year history, examining how it became hip-hop’s creative and commercial backbone.