Mixtapes started out on cassette tapes, graduated to CD and are now created and consumed in a variety of ways digitally.
In order to aid in compiling mixtapes, Pepsi Pulse created “Pro-Tips: How To Make The Perfect Mixtape.”
“Whatever format your mixtape comes in,” the article says, “it’s always an exciting challenge to craft the perfect collection of tracks to give to someone.”
One of the key components to mixtapes is knowing your audience, the article says.
“Look, mom probably isn’t going to be interested in listening to Kool G Rap or your favorite new death metal band,” the Pepsi Pulse article says. “And maybe your 11-year-old cousin doesn’t quite understand the allure of D’Angelo’s smooth brand of R&B. So why force it? Know what your audience is into, and what they’re not. That way, you’ll be much better-equipped to deliver.”
To view the entire “Pro-Tips: How To Make The Perfect Mixtape” article, visit Pepsi Pulse.
Pepsi don’t have a clue what they’re talking about. Stick to making pop, guys, the rap game is not for you.
AGREED
step 11. pay dat piff for a million fake downloads and maybe even have them pretend you made the website crash
Mixtapes are done. Focus your efforts on an EP and hit the streets/shows/webs hard with it.
ask 50
Definitely Sweet Da Kid’s song “Don’t Forget the Name” to your playlist! http://smarturl.it/SDKidDF
I realized about 3 tips in that they’re not talking about rap mixtapes AT ALL. They’re basically talking about how to make the perfect playlist, of other people’s music. lmao
That article is about selecting a bunch of tracks to make a perfect playlist, not about what aspiring rappers should do to perfect their mixtapes. How much is Pepsi paying y’all for the advertising? Or do you guys really post links to articles after having only read the headline?