The Mix Tape, Volume 1: 60 Minutes of Funk
The Mix Tape, Volume 1: 60 Minutes of Funk is a mixtape by American DJ Funkmaster Flex, composed of freestyles and previously released songs, all mixed with Funk Flex's production. It was released on November 21, 1995 via Loud/RCA Records. Recording sessions took place at D&D Studios in New York.
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| Released | November 21, 1995 | |||
| Recorded | 1995 | |||
| Studio | D&D Studios (New York, NY) | |||
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| Length | 1:08:15 | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Muzik |  [2] |
| Robert Christgau |  [3] |
The album peaked at No. 108 on the Billboard 200 and No. 15 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. It was followed up by three successful sequels, all of which were certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Everyday & Everynight" (performed by Yvette Michele) | M. Bryant | 3:31 |
| 2. | "Get Up" (performed by Masters at Work) | K. Gonzalez | 1:07 |
| 3. | "Freestyle" (performed by Keith Murray & Redman) | 2:45 | |
| 4. | "Zulu War Chant" (performed by Time Zone) | 1:34 | |
| 5. | "Loud Hangover" (performed by Akinyele and Sadat X) | 4:12 | |
| 6. | "20 Minute Workout" (performed by DJ Kool) | J. Bowman Jr. | 0:22 |
| 7. | "Award Tour" (performed by A Tribe Called Quest) | 1:30 | |
| 8. | "Freestyle" (performed by Erick Sermon) | 2:07 | |
| 9. | "Shook Ones (Part II) (Acappella) / Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nothing ta Fuck Wit" (performed by Mobb Deep & Wu-Tang Clan) | 1:42 | |
| 10. | "Incarcerated Scarfaces" (performed by Raekwon) |
| 2:28 |
| 11. | "Freestyle" (performed by Fugees) | 1:57 | |
| 12. | "20 Minute Workout" (performed by DJ Kool) | J. Bowman Jr. | 0:27 |
| 13. | "I-Ight" (performed by Doug E. Fresh) | 1:15 | |
| 14. | "Freestyle" (performed by Fat Joe & Big Pun) | 2:07 | |
| 15. | "Let's Be Specific" (performed by Cool Whip, Tragedy, Freddie Foxxx, Raekwon & Havoc) |
| 2:52 |
| 16. | "Hey Girlfriend Promo" (performed by Funkmaster Flex) | 0:12 | |
| 17. | "900 Number" (performed by The 45 King) | M. James | 1:01 |
| 18. | "All for One" (performed by Brand Nubian) |
| 1:46 |
| 19. | "Party Groove" (performed by Showbiz) |
| 1:40 |
| 20. | "Freestyle" (performed by Busta Rhymes featuring Rampage the Last Boy Scout) | 2:18 | |
| 21. | "Give Up the Goods (Just Step)" (performed by Mobb Deep) |
| 3:32 |
| 22. | "Puff Daddy Promo" (performed by Puff Daddy) | 0:35 | |
| 23. | "Freestyle" (performed by Rasta T) | 1:09 | |
| 24. | "Freestyle" (performed by Q-Tip) | 1:36 | |
| 25. | "20 Minute Workout" (performed by DJ Kool) | J. Bowman Jr. | 0:15 |
| 26. | "Puerto Rico" (performed by Frankie Cutlass) | 1:24 | |
| 27. | "Freestyle" (performed by Method Man & Redman) | 2:11 | |
| 28. | "Peter Piper" (performed by Run-DMC) | 1:47 | |
| 29. | "Eric B. Is President" (performed by Eric B. & Rakim) | 2:37 | |
| 30. | "Make the Music With Your Mouth, Biz" (performed by Biz Markie) | 0:41 | |
| 31. | "Nobody Beats the Biz" (performed by Biz Markie) |
| 3:30 |
| 32. | "I Got It Made" (performed by Special Ed) | 1:37 | |
| 33. | "Rock the Bells" (performed by LL Cool J) | 2:44 | |
| 34. | "Droppin' Science" (performed by Marley Marl) |
| 2:13 |
| 35. | "Freestyle" (performed by Kaotic Style) | 2:31 | |
| 36. | "KRS One Speech" (performed by KRS-One) | 4:12 | |
| 37. | "Flex Outro" (performed by Funkmaster Flex) | 0:56 | |
| Total length: | 1:08:15 | ||
Charts
| Chart (1995) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[4] | 108 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[5] | 15 |
References
- Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Funkmaster Flex – The Mix Tape, Vol. 1: 60 Minutes of Funk: Review". AllMusic. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
- Virdi, Veena (January 1996). "Funkmaster Flex: The Mix Tape Volume 1: 60 Minutes Of Funk" (PDF). Muzik. No. 8. p. 86. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 April 2022. Retrieved 14 July 2022.
- Christgau, Robert. "Robert Christgau: CG: Funkmaster Flex". www.robertchristgau.com. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
- "Funkmaster Flex Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
- "Funkmaster Flex Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
External links
- The Mix Tape Volume 1 (60 Minutes Of Funk) at Discogs (list of releases)
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