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How to Cut & Paste: Mix Tape Vol. 1

DJ Yoda · 2001

60 min · 35 tracks · hip-hop

Eclectic samples and playful beats collide in a dynamic showcase of hip-hop's creative possibilities.

Top tracks — play these first

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    It's a Stickup — The track showcases DJ Yoda's knack for storytelling through samples, creating an engaging narrative that sets the tone for the entire album.
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    Roll With the Yaggfu — Featuring a catchy beat and clever sampling techniques, this track exemplifies Yoda's ability to blend diverse influences into a cohesive sound.
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    Give It to Y'All — This track stands out with its infectious groove and playful lyrics, perfectly encapsulating the fun and energetic spirit of the mix tape.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

47 /100
Foothills
Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

The album showcases eclectic sampling and humor but lacks cohesive flow due to its short skits.

What we noticed

  • Samples from various genres are layered over playful beats, often shifting styles within the same track.
  • Several tracks include humorous skits that interrupt the flow, adding a comedic element to the overall presentation.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
4/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Intro 2:00
  • 2 It's a Stickup 2:43
  • 3 Irritating Dove 1:27
  • 4 Eye on the Gold Chain 2:36
  • 5 Stupid Poo 0:42
  • 6 Scratch Skit I 0:20
  • 7 Mexican Policeman at the Alien Mardi Gras 0:58
  • 8 Yoda Meets the Thunderbirds 0:54
  • 9 Roll With the Yaggfu 3:50
  • 10 Dune Storms 1:05
  • 11 Scratch Skit II 0:20
  • 12 Delta Ebonics 1:15
  • 13 Give It to Y'All 3:35
  • 14 Perverted Disturbances 2:06
  • 15 Salvation Barmy 2:16
  • 16 Scratch Skit III 0:21
  • 17 Sesame Sex 0:43
  • 18 Global Warming 3:51
  • 19 The Jiving Question Remains 1:17
  • 20 Something for the People 3:51
  • 21 Radio Commercial 0:59
  • 22 Scratch Skit IV 0:22
  • 23 Dizzy Plays the Sax 1:19
  • 24 Balti Taxi 1:37
  • 25 Astronaut 2:41
  • 26 Yoda Meets Dr Who 1:42
  • 27 On the Reggae-Lar 2:14
  • 28 Back Up 3:56
  • 29 Golf, Food & Scratching 2:01
  • 30 Mic Manipulator 3:35
  • 31 French Collection 0:27
  • 32 Car Trouble 1:15
  • 33 Automobile 1:24
  • 34 Scratch Skit V 0:22
  • 35 Outro 0:28

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