Have mixtape's become more or less essential to a modern day artist? To some listeners, they offer very little appeal relative to a fresh new track, but to others - their a collectors gem. Regardless of opinion, when guy's like A-Trak and Riva Starr drop a fresh mixtape, it's pretty damn hard to pass up! We've got both of them here for you today, with each individual effort showing a very different side of modern day music!
A-TRAK presents
After his stellar release of Dirty South Dance 1 back in 2007, A-Trak has finally popped out the highly anticipated sequel for the world! Keeping in suit, the release showcases all things 'dance friendly', mashed and layered upon sweeeeet southern rap and hip-hop rhymes. The 15 track releases showcases A-traks years of skill behind the turntables, with the mix seamlessly scratching, chopping and dicing threw a plethora of styles and genres. He's even been nice enough to chop the mix into individual tracks and allow it for streaming. Don't think about this, just do it - you can thank us later!
RIVA STARR presents
After throwing down a killer set at the Brisbane leg of Creamfields 2010, Riva Starr has gone and pushed out another killer mixtape. On the back of his storming Essential Mix for Pete Tong earlier in the year, Riva has backed up nicely to showcase an awesome 'dirtybirdesque' sounding tape! After releasing it earlier in the week, he had one given commandment for anyone wishing to experience it - 'No laptop speakers!'. The amusing post, that was sent out over his official Twitter, really does make sense when you listen to the release. It's encapsulation of tech and tribal infused house perfectly compliments his style and is really fitting. Download or stream this tape ASAP at the link above!
