Beat Tape Bailout: 5 FREE, quality mixtapes you need to download now!
Posted by rondostar on April 6th, 2009Hear Ye. We got some free music for that ass. And who doesn’t want free music? But it’s not just free. It’s good. I’m not gonna try to fluff this one up at all because I don’t need to. Here is a list of 5 completely free mixtapes that you need to download and put on your iPod RIGHT NOW!
Rob Viktum Presents: Snack Pack Vol. 1
First up is Dallas Super-Producer, Rob Viktum. He is blessing us with 14 all-new tracks that are sure to get your head bobbin’. Smooth and soulful, this beat tape is a cohesive instrumental experience that will delight your inner-being. Rob Viktum is one of the best in the game, for sure, right now. If you are interested in getting in touch, robviktum@gmail.com, or go see what he is doing on Twitter.
DJ A-one – GRUSTLE MIXTAPE VOL 1
Next up is seasoned Dallas DJ A-One. This mixtape comes a bit harder with tracklist full of current HipHop club bangers. DJ A-One does a nice job of adding his own flavor to a handfull of tracks, notably the recent radio-takeover track – Day ‘N’ Nite. So, if you’re havin’ a party where you want to impress all your friends and show them that you know HipHop? This is the mixtape for you!
Contact Mr. A-One over at his Blog or go see what he’s doing on Twitter.
Charles Hamilton: Death of the Mixtape Rapper
Here is the first in series off 8 FREE mixtapes – that’s right, 8 free mixtapes – Charles Hamilton will be releasing this year. Charles Hamilton is on a mission to kill the Mixtape Rapper with his Hamiltonization Process. Hosted by DJ Skee, this mixtape features new tracks over some new beats and some beats you might find familiar. Charles Hamilton, while seemingly hated by the media, definitely deserves a listen. He’s got skills. And he’s giving you lots of music for FREE! Now that’s one way to win the media over.
Go check him out on his blog or Twitter.
DJ Sober – Satin Sheets Vol.2 :: Backseat Music
Dallas’ own, DJ Sober, does a nice job of compiling some classic, old-school and memorable R&B slow-jams together while tying in the modern pieces that might be even more memorable to you. This mixtape will have you reminiscing on the days of old, back when you were rockin’ those Z.Cavariccis and Girbauds. Think: TLC, Isley Borthers, Sade, Maxwell, and Keith freakin’ Sweat. This is perfect first-date music. Silky and smooth tracks that are sure to impress that vulnerable dame. Satin Sheet music, baby.
Go check out DJ Sober at his blog or on MySpace.
Anticon – theFREEhoudini EP
Ok, this mixtape is going to sound a little different than the previous four. Anticon is a label that prides themselves in being a bit noncomformist. This may still be considered HipHop, just a bitt different than you might be used to.
The newest addition to the Themeselves catalog, here is a 39 minute FREE mixtape, theFREEhoudini. Solid featured artist roster includes: Buck 65, Aesop Rock, Busdriver, Lionesque, Slug of Atmosphere, D-Styles, DJ Baku, Pedestrian, Sole, Serengeti, and Yoni Wolf and Odd Nosdam as cLOUDDEAD. It’s also worth noting that the entire mixtape was mixed by Nosdam. This offering is more than worth a listen, and don’t forget, it’s FREE. All you gotta do is give up that email address!
Go check out Anticon here.
Bonus FREE Music
Still not satisfied? Ok. Here are a few more blog-worthy bits of free music for your broke ass’ consumption.
Asher Roth: The Greenhouse Effect
If you don’t know who Asher Roth is then you aren’t paying attention. With lots of comparisons to another white rapper we all know, this dude has an undeniable talent and will soon be on radios and TVs everywhere. Some are already calling this mixtape an instant classic. I can’t say I disagree.
DARKNESS presents: American Thugboss
Compliments of Thugboss.com and Dallas’ own producer, Darkness, here is a very nice remix of Jay-Z’s concept album, American Gangster. With Dallas’ own, Darkness, American Thugboss. It features all new mixes of each original track and is definitely worth a listen.
SXSW09 Music Torrent:
Ok, so you will have to be a bit of a nerd to figure out how to tap into this goldmine of FREE music. By that, I mean that you will have to be experienced in the art of Bit-Torrents or at least willing to learn how to use/download them. It’s not that hard, really. (that’s what she said, I know.)
Tags: asher roth, charles hamilton, dj a-one, dj sober, free, free music, free stuff, hiphop, music, rob viktum
Free (and new) music with easy access download buttons?!? Oh ITE, you have blessed my Monday.
Nice post. All quality downloads. And FREE!
I know I work here and my opinion is a little biased, but this is a really good post.
quality post
Wow, thats great. I love r&b and am all about free stuff too. Thanks.
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