{"id":220970,"date":"2025-12-23T07:00:32","date_gmt":"2025-12-23T06:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blackouthiphop.com\/blog\/?p=220970"},"modified":"2025-12-22T21:26:43","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T20:26:43","slug":"december-23rd-revisited-15-years-since-a-triple-threat-mixtape-drop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blackouthiphop.com\/blog\/december-23rd-revisited-15-years-since-a-triple-threat-mixtape-drop\/","title":{"rendered":"DECEMBER 23RD REVISITED: 15 years since a Triple Threat MIXTAPE drop"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>\u200bAuthor: Rasha Sensei<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>December 23, 2010, was a powerhouse date for the mixtape circuit. Exactly 15 years ago, three distinct forces in the game \u2014 <strong>Tech N9ne<\/strong>, <strong>Webbie<\/strong>, and <strong>Plies<\/strong> \u2014 all released projects that showcased the diversity of the era\u2019s underground landscape. Blackout Hip Hop looks back at this triple threat anniversary.<\/p>\n<p>\u200bFirst up, <strong>Tech N9ne <\/strong>delivered &#8220;<strong>Bad Season<\/strong>&#8220;, a collaborative mixtape with <strong>DJ Whoo Kid<\/strong> and <strong>DJ Scream<\/strong>. This was a pivotal release for the <strong>Strange Music<\/strong> founder as it saw him stepping out of his typical independent bubble to collaborate with mainstream heavyweight DJs. Across 15 tracks, <strong>Tech<\/strong> proved that his signature rapid-fire flow could dominate any production style, bridging the gap between underground technicality and the mixtape circuit&#8217;s energy.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tk-CasOuEUA?si=BZBn6abVYmGYC1d-\" width=\"100%\" height=\"500\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u200bDown South, Baton Rouge icon <strong>Webbie<\/strong> dropped &#8220;<strong>New King of B.R.<\/strong>&#8220;, hosted by <strong>DJ Rell<\/strong>. At a time when <strong>Boosie Badazz<\/strong> was incarcerated, <strong>Webbie<\/strong> carried the <strong>Trill Ent.<\/strong> torch solo. The project was a raw, unfiltered display of Louisiana street music, filled with the aggressive energy and local narratives that made <strong>Webbie<\/strong> a legend in the South. It was a clear statement that his grip on the streets of B.R. remained unshakable.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-_I8JhvP6SY?si=H0JapMBvSyCGwzwk\" width=\"100%\" height=\"500\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u200bSimultaneously, <strong>Plies<\/strong> teamed up with <strong>DJ Scream<\/strong> for &#8220;<strong>No Chaser<\/strong>.&#8221; Following the success of his studio albums, <strong>Plies<\/strong> used this mixtape to return to his &#8220;<strong>Goon<\/strong>&#8221; roots. It was a straight-to-the-streets release, devoid of radio-friendly hooks, focusing instead on the gritty Florida trap sound. &#8220;<strong>No Chaser<\/strong>&#8221; served as a reminder of <strong>Plies<\/strong> ability to dominate the mixtape market with raw street anthems.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2Gs3wu7LkLQ?si=fQrd0lX1t1sLDdsZ\" width=\"100%\" height=\"500\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u200bFifteen years later, these three releases represent a unique moment in Hip Hop history\u2014a single day that catered to the technical heads, the Southern bounce fans, and the trap loyalists. As we hit the 15-year mark, we salute the grind of these artists who kept the culture moving during the golden era of digital mixtapes<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u200bAuthor: Rasha Sensei December 23, 2010, was a powerhouse date for the mixtape circuit. 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