Busta Rhymes and Q-Tip Release Mixtape Reminiscent of 90s Hip-Hop [Free Download]

Many people refer to the early 90s as the Golden Era of hip-hop. The artists who defined the generation are now far past their prime, 20 years past to be specific, but their music remains prominent. No matter how many times you listen to Biggie’s “Ready to Die” or Nas’ “Illmatic,” they never fail to deliver. They’re timeless. They will always hold a special place in any hip-hop fan’s heart. After hundreds of listens, the albums may go stale, but they will never die, and for those itching for a fresh dose of early 90s hip-hop, two iconic industry figures have just released a new mixtape with 28 tracks of just that.

Busta Rhymes and A Tribe Called Quest frontman Q-Tip have just released a new collaborative mixtape titled “The Abstract & the Dragon.” In addition to their recently released single, “Thank You,” which features Kanye West and Lil Wayne, the mixtape offers 28 new tracks with guest spots from A Tribe Called Quest, Missy Elliott, Talib Kweli, Raekwon and more. But it gets sweeter. You can download the entire mixtape, for free, here. You can also listen to it in its entirety below.

As you dive into the album, you can pick up on both Busta and Tip’s faltering poise. Their deliveries aren’t as strong, their content struggling to hit home, however, it’s still a refreshing blast from the past. It’s reminiscent of hip-hops earlier years, before it shifted its focus to weed, promethazine and outlandish sexual exploits. If you’re a fan of 90s hip-hop, take the time to download the free mixtape and bask in the glory that once was. It won’t become another classic on par with the artists’ previous milestones, but it will at least keep your head bopping to the classic old school sounds that gave birth to rap music.