The Mix Tape, Vol. II | ||||
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Released | February 11, 1997 | |||
Recorded | 1996 at D&D Studios | |||
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Length | 71:50 | |||
Label | Loud | |||
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Funkmaster Flex chronology | ||||
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The Mix Tape, Vol. II is the second installment in Funkmaster Flex's Mix Tape series, released on February 11, 1997 through Loud Records. Like his previous Mix Tape release, the albums is compilation of freestyles and previously released songs mixed together by Funkmaster Flex.
Commercial performance[edit]
The Mix Tape, Vol. II was a success, peaking at 19 on the Billboard 200, an 89-spot increase from his previous album, and No. 2 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, held from the top spot by Erykah Badu's Baduizm. Less than two months after its release, the album was certified gold by the RIAA for sales of 500,000 copies, becoming the first of four consecutive gold albums for Flex.
Track listing[edit]
No. | Title | Performer(s) | Length |
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1. | 'Talkin' Shit' | Veronica Webb and Jermaine Dupri | 3:29 |
2. | 'Let Me Clear My Throat' | DJ Kool | 0:29 |
3. | 'I'm Not Feeling You' | Yvette Michele | 3:18 |
4. | 'Freestyle' | Jay-Z | 2:27 |
5. | 'How About Some Hardcore' | M.O.P. | 1:03 |
6. | 'Freestyle' | Lil' Kim | 1:57 |
7. | 'Tour' | Capleton | 1:15 |
8. | 'Freestyle' | Lady Saw | 1:32 |
9. | 'Let Me Clear My Throat' | DJ Kool | 1:02 |
10. | 'Freestyle' | Nas | 1:28 |
11. | 'Freestyle' | Foxy Brown | 1:28 |
12. | 'Hip Hop Hooray' | Naughty by Nature | 0:20 |
13. | 'Uptown Anthem' | Naughty by Nature | 1:26 |
14. | 'How I Could Just Kill a Man' | Cypress Hill | 1:05 |
15. | 'Time 4 Sum Aksion' | Redman | 1:21 |
16. | 'Freestyle' | Redman | 1:23 |
17. | 'Freestyle' | Ras-T | 1:37 |
18. | 'Freestyle' | Michelob | 1:28 |
19. | 'Set It Off' | Greg Nice | 0:21 |
20. | 'Flash Light' | Parliament | 1:14 |
21. | 'Outstanding' | The Gap Band | 1:16 |
22. | 'Rising to the Top' | Keni Burke | 1:49 |
23. | 'Freestyle' | DAV | 1:19 |
24. | 'Freestyle' | Mary J. Blige | 1:26 |
25. | 'Relax and Party' | Ivory | 3:20 |
26. | 'Crowd Participation' | DJ Flexxx | 3:28 |
27. | 'No Joke / Follow Me' | Buckshot | 1:59 |
28. | 'Freestyle' | Boot Camp Clik | 7:58 |
29. | 'Freestyle' | Akinyele | 2:11 |
30. | 'Method Man' | Wu-Tang Clan | 0:30 |
31. | 'Freestyle' | The Notorious B.I.G. and The LOX | 2:50 |
32. | 'Freestyle' | Puff Daddy and Mase | 2:02 |
33. | 'Front Lines (Hell on Earth)' / 'Seven Minutes of Funk' | Mobb Deep / The Whole Darn Family | 1:09 |
34. | 'Freestyle' | Lost Boyz | 1:37 |
35. | 'Release Yo' Delf' | Method Man | 0:11 |
36. | 'Freestyle' | PMD) and Hit Squad | 1:53 |
37. | 'Freestyle' | Xzibit | 1:16 |
38. | 'Freestyle' | Cormega | 1:25 |
39. | 'Let Me Clear My Throat' | DJ Kool | 0:19 |
40. | 'Sucker M.C.'s' | Run–D.M.C. | 0:40 |
41. | 'Back to Life (However Do You Want Me)' | Soul II Soul | 1:18 |
42. | 'Here We Go' | Run–D.M.C. | 0:24 |
43. | 'Mona Lisa' | Slick Rick | 1:28 |
44. | 'Flex Outro' | Funkmaster Flex | 0:10 |
Total length: | 71:50 |
Charts[edit]
Chart (1997) | Position |
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US Billboard 200 | 19 |
US BillboardR&B/Hip-Hop Albums | 2 |
Certifications[edit]
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[2] | Gold | 500,000^ |
^shipments figures based on certification alone |
References[edit]
![Funkmaster Flex Vol 4 Zip Hipster Funkmaster Flex Vol 4 Zip Hipster](/uploads/1/2/5/8/125863403/555312768.jpg)
- ^Stanley, Leo . Review: The Mix Tape, Vol. 2. Allmusic. Retrieved on 2011-07-19.
- ^'American album certifications – Funkmaster Flex – The Mix Tape Volume II'. Recording Industry Association of America.If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH.
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The Mix Tape, Vol. IV | ||||
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Released | December 5, 2000 | |||
Recorded | 2000 | |||
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Length | 72:19 | |||
Label | Loud | |||
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The Mix Tape, Vol. IV is the fourth installment in DJ Funkmaster Flex's Mix Tape series (fifth release overall), released on December 5, 2000 through Loud Records.
This installment was a departure from Flex's previous Mix Tape releases, which consisted of freestyles mixed with previously released songs. This, however, was mostly made up of original songs with original production with Funkmaster Flex providing the DJ mix.
Singles[edit]
Two singles made it to the Billboard charts, 'Do You', which featured DMX, was the most successful of the two, reaching 92 on the Billboard Hot 100. 'Goodlife' by Faith Evans became hit on both the R&B and rap charts.
Commercial performance[edit]
The Mix Tape, Vol. IV was a success, peaking at 26 on the Billboard 200 and becoming DJ Funkmaster Flex's fourth consecutive album to earn a Gold certification from the RIAA. To date this remains the final entry in the Mix Tape series, a fifth installment was planned for release on January 15, 2002, however the album's release was cancelled.
Track listing[edit]
No. | Title | Performer(s) | Length |
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1. | 'Intro' | Dr. Dre | 0:56 |
2. | 'Do You' | DMX | 3:56 |
3. | 'I Don't Care' | Jadakiss | 3:13 |
4. | 'How Would You Like It' | Ginuwine | 3:53 |
5. | 'Come Over' | Nelly | 3:30 |
6. | 'The Wickedest' | Mister Cee and The Notorious B.I.G. | 2:38 |
7. | 'Born True' | Funkmaster Flex | 0:35 |
8. | 'Ante Up' (remix) | M.O.P., Busta Rhymes, Remy Ma and Teflon | 3:34 |
9. | 'Words Are Weapons' | D12 | 4:07 |
10. | 'The Needle' | Nature | 2:23 |
11. | 'Call Me Drag-On' | Drag-On | 2:04 |
12. | 'Thug Anthem 2000' | Crooklyn Clan | 0:43 |
13. | 'You Will Never Find' | In Essence | 1:56 |
14. | 'Goodlife' | Faith Evans | 3:49 |
15. | 'Did She Say' (So Def remix) | Jagged Edge, Jermaine Dupri, Da Brat and Bow Wow | 2:29 |
16. | 'Rockin' | Lil' Kim | 4:02 |
17. | 'What Son What' | Capone-n-Noreaga | 5:24 |
18. | 'Feelin the Hate' | Ja Rule and The Murderers | 4:10 |
19. | 'Uhhnnh' | The Bad Seed | 1:26 |
20. | 'Bad' | Shyne | 1:54 |
21. | 'Block Lockdown' | Ludacris and I-20 | 4:24 |
22. | 'Break da Law 2001' | Project Pat and Three 6 Mafia | 3:05 |
23. | 'Duck Down' | Da Franchise | 2:16 |
24. | 'Fine Line' | Saukrates | 2:43 |
25. | 'Rush' | Lady Luck | 4:05 |
26. | 'Freestyle' | Fabolous and DJ Clue? | 0:58 |
Total length: | 72:19 |
Chart positions[edit]
Chart (2000) | Position |
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US Billboard 200 | 26 |
US BillboardR&B/Hip-Hop Albums | 5 |
US BillboardIndependent Albums | 2 |
Certifications[edit]
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[2] | Gold | 500,000^ |
^shipments figures based on certification alone |
References[edit]
- ^Birchmeier, Jason. Review: The Mix Tape IV. Allmusic. Retrieved on 2011-07-26.
- ^'American album certifications – Funkmaster Flex – 60 Minutes of Funk, Vol. IV'. Recording Industry Association of America.If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH.
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