Mixtape Mayhem

     It truly felt like Summer for the first time in 2010 here in Jersey this weekend and all that comes with it.
That means getting your car washed, getting the tires Armored-All'd, tree in the mirror, looking to cop some fresh new white kicks, maybe some stunna shades, and planning those barbecues with your friends and family.  One last thing you need is a soundtrack to everything you'll be doing this season and there's nothing like bumpin your favorite new jam with the windows down, top back (okay, no drop top, get the sun roof open) and turning up the volume.

     The mixtape movement seems to be in full effect knowing that we all want to hear something new and fresh and what's better than new, free beats from your favorite artists.  I really like how artists have used social media and the internet to basically market and promote themselves and us, the fans and listeners end up the benefactor.  By allowing fans to download these mixtapes for free, they cut out the bootleggers who have been making money by selling these mixtapes in barbershops and corners without the artist ever seeing a penny.  So why not put their own product out themselves and build up their brand and a loyal fan base that will come out and purchase the singles, albums and concert tickets.
     Now on to some of the newest, hottest, mixtapes out right now from some of the best lyricists.  These tapes give a preview to new albums these artists plan on releasing and gives us some great verses on some of our already favorite beats.  A lot of times, I think they kill the track better then the original artist, but either way, there is a lot of quality music available right at our fingertips.  They're set up as legitimate albums with guest spots, some original production, and even video's.
    MIXTAPES AVAILABLE:  Not even a day old, make sure you download JadaKiss's "The Champ is Here, Pt. 3"  by DJ Drama and Green Lantern.   The Game also put out a mixtape recently to get momentum going for his new album this summer.  You can download the "The Red Room" here.
Some older free mixtapes that are bangin and still hold their own:
Complex x Play Clothes presents Clipse  "Road to Till the Casket Drops"
Asher Roth "Seared Froie Gras w/ Quince and Cranberry"
Consequence "Movies on Demand"
Kid Cudi x DJ Green Lantern "How to Make it America Mixtape"
Bun B "No Mixtape" 
J. Cole "The Warm Up"

UPDATE added some new ones and older ones
Fabolous x DJ Drama "There Is No Competition 2"
Young Jeezy x DJ Cannon "Trap or Die 2"

Please comment or suggest any other mixtapes.

~ KR