The Mix Tape, Vol. 1

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.

The Mix Tape, Volume 1 (60 Minutes of Funk)
Mixtape by
Funkmaster Flex
ReleasedNovember 21, 1995 (1995-11-21)
Recorded1995
StudioD&D Studios (New York, NY)
Genre
Length1:08:15
Label
Producer
Funkmaster Flex chronology
The Mix Tape, Volume 1 (60 Minutes of Funk)
(1995)		 The Mix Tape, Volume II (60 Minutes of Funk)
(1997)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Robert Christgau[2]

The album was mildly successful on the Billboard charts, peaking at 108 on the Billboard 200 and 15 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. It was followed up by three successful sequels, all of which were certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.

Track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Everyday & Everynight" (performed by Yvette Michele)M. Bryant3:31
2."Get Up" (performed by Masters at Work)K. Gonzalez1:07
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. James1:01
18."All for One" (performed by Brand Nubian)
1:46
19."Party Groove" (performed by Showbiz)
  • R. LeMay
  • A. Barnes
1:40
20."Freestyle" (performed by Busta Rhymes) 2:18
21."Give Up the Goods (Just Step)" (performed by Mobb Deep)
  • A. Johnson
  • K. Muchita
  • M. Small Jr.
  • J. Davis
  • T. Perry
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)
  • M. Hall
  • M. Williams
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[3] 108
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[4] 15
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References
  1. Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "The Mix Tape, Vol. 1: 60 Minutes of Funk - Funkmaster Flex | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  2. Christgau, Robert. "Robert Christgau: CG: Funkmaster Flex". www.robertchristgau.com. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  3. "Funkmaster Flex Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  4. "Funkmaster Flex Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
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