Known as “The Mixtape King”, DJ Drama’s ‘Gangsta Grillz’ mixtape series helped solidify him as one of Hip-Hop’s most prolific DJs. We had a chance to chat with the infamous DJ about the evolution of ...

For the first time, the foundational mixtape catalog of Houston hip-hop pioneer DJ Screw is being officially released on major streaming platforms, opening a long-guarded archive to a global audience ...

DJ Doo Wop has been holding it down for more than 20 plus years in the mixtape game. In celebration of the huge milestone, Doo Wop held a huge concert last week that featured performances by The Lox, ...

DJ Drama and a few other notable deejays revolutionized the music industry with mixtapes. In 2004, DJ Drama hosted Young Jeezy’s “Trap or Die” mixtape and set the stage for artists and deejays to ...

DJ Drama is talking his talk. He recently said he brought mixtapes back, and the culture agreed wholeheartedly. As per Complex, the record executive took to social media to give himself some flowers.

It’s pretty safe to say that the mixtape game isn’t what it used to be when artists and DJs were dropping classic projects in the ’90s and early 2000s, but that doesn’t mean us older heads don’t ...

Twenty years into his career, DJ Drama keeps his beloved mixtape series Gangsta Grillz alive as one of hip-hop’s great cross-generational creators. Interview: Peter A. Berry Editor’s Note: This story ...

This week’s new music Friday also features Nicholas Craven & Boldy James, Cam’ron, Big Freedia & SOPHIE and Key Glock. After The Music Snobs podcast broke down the power of Cali crew Odd Future, OKP ...

From getting his big start as a DJ on Shadville Radio with DJ Whoo Kid to now being the official DJ for all of Soulja Boy Tell Em s mixtapes, as well as the tour DJ for SODMG artist Jbar, DJ Woogie ...

In the world of hip-hop few music executives have more influence than DJ Drama. His "Gangsta Grillz" compilations have helped define this decade's Southern rap explosion. He has been instrumental in ...

XXL celebrates 50 years of hip-hop with this moment: Jan. 16, 2007: Mixtapes have always been instrumental in the growth of hip-hop. Part of that growth is in large part due to DJs. Philadelphia ...