Definitions

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  • noun A compilation of songs on a tape, usually encompassing many different artists and made without permission.

Etymologies

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mix +‎ tape; originally mix tape.

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Examples

  • I am listening to the mixtape kalamu did of this woman, its fabulous. eta: i have now listened to the whole thing. this mixtape is the shit. tags: black hair, music media: 02 Somi Mixtape

    somi. aichildlit 2010

  • i love kells. his new mixtape is fiya. and to all the kells haters, didn't the world recently mourn a pop king child molester - what's the diff?

    Is pee or isn't? 2009

  • The doll also comes with a mixtape from the Beat Junkies’ DJ Rhettmatic called 36 Deadly Darts.

    Finally — The Ghostface Doll-a Doll-a’s Out, Y’all! | Best Week Ever 2007

  • The CD sounds better, flows better, is easier to replicated, etc., but the mixtape is a labor of love.

    keepin' perspective 2008

  • The bonus track at the end of the mixtape is a megamix of the DMX and

    Blogtimore, Hon Al 2010

  • One of the most refreshing elements of the mixtape is the personal ownership taken on by Wayne.

    Polaroids of Androids - Latest 2010

  • But the earnestness and dedication that goes into a mixtape is a surefire way to someone's heart - if that someone appreciates the right music, anyway.

    NPR Topics: News 2010

  • One of the most refreshing elements of the mixtape is the personal ownership taken on by Wayne.

    Polaroids of Androids - Latest 2010

  • Kimbo Price mixtape, which is in stores now and acts as a prelude to his upcoming Visual proof that the Black Milk-Sean Price-Guilty Simpson album really is happening

    Prefix 2010

  • The bonus track at the end of the mixtape is a megamix of the DMX and

    Baltiblogs Al 2010

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