Sex appeal Quote by Nicki Minaj

(On being a female artist) No, I think I'm bringing something that's fresh and I think people are already paying attention. It's funny because…

— Nicki Minaj

I'm not the mixtape guy who's gonna put out a new one every month. I'm gonna allow my albums to marinate and resonate and…

— DMX

I'm working on a mixtape called I Made Hip-Hop Smile. It's going to be a free online mixtape. I think it's going to get…

— SonReal

I don't think you should feel too pressured about a mixtape. Just do what you want to do and show the music you want…

— J-Hope

I think the I Am album allowed me to show fans that I'm more than just a mixtape artist, who can make music on…

— Yo Gotti

This is a public statement: I'm in favor of mixtapes.

— Cristin Milioti

I know a lot of people like mixtape Fab, and albums, to me, you're speaking to a broader audience sometimes. I take that at…

— Fabolous

I think mixtapes have been really important for keeping my buzz strong.

— JD Era

I put a lot of work into my mixtapes, and I want everybody to understand I am doing this genuinely. I don't even want…

— Tink

I never really liked the idea of doing mixtapes but at the same time it was a big thing a lot of people were…

— Rakim

I've had mixtapes that have been better than albums I've heard from other artists. I take my time; I put my heart into it.

— Kevin Gates

Mixtapes are extremely important, especially for New York or North East artists. They allow you to be creative, to get feedback and criticism, but…

— Joe Budden