Mastermind "Tape #1: Buck Em Down" (Mixtape, 1994)

Here is the first in DJ Mastermind's illustrious mixtape series that dates back to 1994. Known throughout Canada (and the states) for his quality mixtapes and his radio show, Mastermind's Street Jams, this first tape was called "Buck Em Down '94," according to Toronto's The Flyer Vault, who was kind enough to share this tape last year. Also props to Chase March, who has a dope independent radio show of his own up in Canada... he's been posting cassette rips of Mastermind's early radio shows. Do check that out! As for Tape #1, it features tracks from Das EFX, Snoop Dogg, Lady of Rage, Nas, Craig Mack, Smif-N-Wessun, The Pharcyde, The Artifacts, Gravediggaz, Shyheim, Dred Scott, House of Pain, Wu-Tang Clan, Nice-N-Smooth, Jeru The Damaja, and lots more. Listen below...

Mastermind "Tape 42: Back By Popular Demand '98" (Mixtape, 1998)

This is Canadian DJ Mastermind's Tape 42 aka Back By Popular Demand '98. Once again, Mastermind hits us with some underground flavor on tracks from KRS-One, Black Moon, Black Star, A Tribe Called Quest, Showbiz & AG, Def Squad, Fat Joe, Diamond D, The Roots, Lord Tariq & Peter Gunz, Nonchalant, Saafir, Sauce Money, Ras Kass, Paula Perry, Nas, Cam'ron, Wyclf Jean, King Tee, Lauryn Hill, Xzibit, Kid Capri, Defari, and a bunch more! Enjoy Mastermind's Tape 42 mix from 1998 below...

Mastermind "Tape 35: It's Yours '97" (Mixtape, 1997)

This is legendary Canadian DJ, Mastermind's Tape 35 aka Its Yours '97. This mix tape features tracks from O.C., Wu-Tang Clan, Common, The Beatnuts, Defari, Mad Lion, Capone-N-Noreaga, Chubb Rock, Lost Boyz, Natural Elements, Black Sheep, Notorious B.I.G., Organized Konfusion, Redman, Mr. Complex, 2Rude, Big Jaz, Saukrates, The LOX, Heather B, Sleepwalkers, Kardinal Offishal, Angie Martinez and more! Mastermind held it down heavy, tons of classic tapes. Listen to Tape 35 below...

Mastermind "Tape 36" (Mixtape, 1997)

Another ill mix tape from Canada's legendary DJ, Mastermind. This is Tape 36 from 1997. The tape features tracks from EPMD, AZ, Capone-N-Noreaga, Royal Flush, B-1, Snoop Dogg, Infinite, Nas, The Beatnuts, Naughty By Nature, A Tribe Called Quest, Wyclef, Buckshot, Special Ed, Hilfiguz, Redlife, Redman, Tha Alkaholiks, KRS-One, Puff Daddy, Tracey Lee, and more! Mastermind showed love to the underground, and his tapes were always official. Dig into Tape 36 below, and thanks to DJ Step One.

Mastermind "Tape 22: No Gimmicks '96" (Mixtape, 1996)

This is Tape 22 aka No Gimmicks from Canada's DJ Mastermind in 1996. The tape features tracks from Special Ed, Busta Rhymes, Jamal, the Fugees, Mic Geronimo, Masta Ace, Bahamadia, GZA, Group Home, Triflicts, Nas, Wu-Tang Clan, Big Noyd, 2Pac, LL Cool J, Blahzay Blahzay, Broadway, Erick Sermon, J-Live, Saukrates and more! Another fine mix tape from DJ Mastermind, dig into it below...

Mastermind "Tape 34: Droppin' More Gems '97" (Mixtape, 1997)

This is Tape 34 aka Droppin' More Gems '97 by Canada's DJ Mastermind. The tape includes gems from The Notorious B.I.G., Sauce Money, Jeru The Damaja, O.C., Rasco, O.C., Redman, Saukrates, Boot Camp Clik, PMD, Kardinal Offishal, Cru, Mobb Deep, Tracey Lee, GP Wu, Nonchalant, Cappadonna, Jay-Z, KRS-One, Black Attack & Problemz, Choclair, Lost Boyz, The Beatnuts, Big Pun, Jungle Brothers, Diamond D, Tone Hooker, Rampage and more! Dig into another classic '90's mixtape  below...