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I made a mix for 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, and 98, nearly 100 songs on each

R-Tistic 9:42 PM - 27 January, 2015
All Rap/R&B, with a few variants such as Go-Go, B-More, and Bass.

I actually need to figure out a name for it when I finish, but I'm going to do the same for each year in the 90's.

Each one has as many songs on it as the year represented...and they're titled as such. So 93 for 93 = 93 songs from 1993.

I definitely mix it up with the main Rap and R&B radio hits, the club hits, some Regional classics, and plenty songs that are never played now, but just sound like the year that it came out. I purposely leave off some of the huge hits (Gangsta's paradise, Breakdown, Monifah "Touch it," Whoop there it is). Some songs are only played for 1-2 bars, while some are played for two full verses.

I think it's wild that you can listen to each one and tell how much different the overall sound was in each year. Someone who wasn't there may assume that 93 and 95 sounded the same, but it's far from the case.

Here's the links, and a quick write up for each one:

"93 for 93" - soundcloud.com
One of the best overall years. The West Coast finally matched the East Coast in overall bangers, yet the East was on fire. Slow jams were at it's absolute peak...listen to the last 15-20 minutes, and it's amazing how many classic slow jams came out that year. New Jack Swing had phased out, and upbeat R&B was finding it's way.

"94 for 94" - soundcloud.com
Rap was really priming at this point, and this year had great balance as a whole. The happy New Jack Swing sound was completely dead, and all the upbeat R&B songs had a Hip Hop edge to them.

"95 for 95" - soundcloud.com
This year was purely enjoyable, and just feels like a barbecue. R&B and Rap collabos were starting to become the norm at this point. The West had another strong year, with the Bay having it's best year. The South slowly started to get some shine at this point as well.

"96 for 96" - soundcloud.com
Easily the most hostile year. Folks may act like Pac was the only part of the West Coast vs East Coast beef, but they forget that Cube/Westside Connection was just as important in the feud. Those Rap/R&B collabos were at it's peak, with almost every major hit having a R&B hook, or either a Rap verse on it.

"97 for 97" - soundcloud.com
Many purists saw this as the weakest year in the 90's, but it's when commercial Rap was starting to get shine at a whole new level. Bad Boy easily owned it, while No Limit was bringing the South into the game. R&B was holding steady. Neo Soul was starting to become dominant at this point.

"98 for 98" - soundcloud.com
The Jiggy era was in full effect on the R&B side, but the Boom Bap made a return. The South was starting to blossom, while the West remained stagnant. The sexual slow jams weren't nearly as strong as the party cuts.

Check them out!
eugguy 9:48 PM - 27 January, 2015
Gonna check it out.
Chris Deluxe 9:49 PM - 27 January, 2015
Just 5 minutes into '93', but i can already tell this is a great mix. Downloaded, and will listen to this in my car.
eugguy 9:49 PM - 27 January, 2015
Very cool concept. 2000 for 2000 is next? Haha
Antonio Essex 1:32 AM - 28 January, 2015
Thank you very much R-tistic. Download now and banging 93' while on the treadmill today. Appreciate the time and effort in these mixes. Much respect sir! Coworkers will be hitting me up for this shit for sure
DJ Art Pumpin Payne 3:43 AM - 28 January, 2015
And name the last of the 90's one - I GOT 99 PROBLEMS BUT THIS MIX AIN'T ONE....

or maybe just "99 for 99"
Papa Midnight 5:58 AM - 28 January, 2015
Man, R-Tistic. I'm going to have a lot to listen to for the next few days.
R-Tistic 10:36 PM - 28 January, 2015
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And name the last of the 90's one - I GOT 99 PROBLEMS BUT THIS MIX AIN'T ONE....

or maybe just "99 for 99"


Aha! If that song had came out in 99, might have worked!
R-Tistic 10:36 PM - 28 January, 2015
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Very cool concept. 2000 for 2000 is next? Haha


Nahhh 00 for 00!
Wally Sparks 10:59 PM - 28 January, 2015
Good stuff, man.
DJ. L.A. Styles 3:52 PM - 30 January, 2015
R-Tistic dope mixes keep up the great work bro thank!! From D.J. L.A. Sstyles
gfella 6:21 PM - 30 January, 2015
R-Tistic

Thanks for sharing.
Timeline was dope too.
ral 6:33 PM - 30 January, 2015
playlist?
eugguy 8:07 PM - 30 January, 2015
Yo R-Tistic. My hat off to you sir. Very well put together. One of the better mixes (sets) put out on the forums in recent times. So many songs, so many memories.
R-Tistic 4:12 PM - 15 June, 2015
And today...here's "99 for 99!"

soundcloud.com
DJ Art Pumpin Payne 4:17 PM - 15 June, 2015
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And today...here's "99 for 99!"

soundcloud.com


Right on time - I got a little 1hr plus road trip today - something for the iPod in the whip

You may as well post the 00 for 00 and get it over - NO SONGS!

: )
eugguy 5:11 PM - 15 June, 2015
Nice job on the compilations/mixes. Your mixes have been constant in my workout playlists.
Papa Midnight 9:58 PM - 15 June, 2015
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And today...here's "99 for 99!"

soundcloud.com

Here we go!
R-Tistic 10:16 PM - 15 June, 2015
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And today...here's "99 for 99!"

soundcloud.com


Right on time - I got a little 1hr plus road trip today - something for the iPod in the whip

You may as well post the 00 for 00 and get it over - NO SONGS!

: )


LMAO...or 2000 songs?
R-Tistic 10:17 PM - 15 June, 2015
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Nice job on the compilations/mixes. Your mixes have been constant in my workout playlists.


Ahh much appreciated!
Papa Midnight 10:32 PM - 15 June, 2015
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And today...here's "99 for 99!"

soundcloud.com


Right on time - I got a little 1hr plus road trip today - something for the iPod in the whip

You may as well post the 00 for 00 and get it over - NO SONGS!

: )


LMAO...or 2000 songs?

To fit on an 80 minute CD, that's like 2.4 seconds per song. Time to train on that hand speed.
Papa Midnight 10:33 PM - 15 June, 2015
That opening from "The Wood", hahahaha.

20:38 - That transition.... i.imgur.com
 6 10:36 PM - 15 June, 2015
I haven't made an actual mix CD in years. My next mix will definitely not have a time limit.

nm
R-Tistic 11:05 PM - 15 June, 2015
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That opening from "The Wood", hahahaha.

20:38 - That transition.... i.imgur.com


LMAOOO! Took a few attempts to get it how I wanted it
R-Tistic 11:39 PM - 18 December, 2015
New links:

93 for 93: soundcloud.com

94 for 94: soundcloud.com

95 for 95: soundcloud.com

96 for 96: soundcloud.com

97 for 97: soundcloud.com

98 for 98: soundcloud.com

99 for 99: soundcloud.com
DJ_Rugged 7:44 PM - 19 December, 2015
Dope mixes and dope concept. Enjoying them very much at the gym!
Jensen Määäm 10:31 PM - 19 December, 2015
Thank you for the mixes! I've downloaded them all and I am listening to the 96 mix right now, I'm an half an hour into the mix and I'm lovin it! Golden era! You can't go wrong with 90s Rap and R&B!
Jensen Määäm 10:33 PM - 19 December, 2015
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And today...here's "99 for 99!"

soundcloud.com

Here we go!


That's what Khadeja said!
R-Tistic 5:58 PM - 21 December, 2015
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Dope mixes and dope concept. Enjoying them very much at the gym!


Ahh thanks for that!!
JpNahle 5:30 AM - 22 December, 2015
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