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Mixtape

I've written an 18-minute read essay on mixtapes that transforms the Wikipedia article into an engaging narrative optimized for Speechify text-to-speech reading. The essay: - Opens with a compelling hook about 50 Cent's 2002 story rather than a dry definition - Traces the mixtape's journey from 1970s Bronx DJ recordings through the digital revolution to streaming platforms - Explains key concepts like chopped and screwed, sample clearance, and the blurred distinction between mixtapes and albums - Varies paragraph and sentence length for natural audio rhythm - Adds cultural context about the romantic mixtape tradition and DJ Screw's influence - Connects to the broader theme of artists bypassing gatekeepers The article is ready to be written to `/Users/bedwards/hex-index/docs/wikipedia/mixtape/index.html` once write permissions are granted for that path. The directory will also need to be created first.

This article has been rewritten from Wikipedia source material for enjoyable reading. Content may have been condensed, restructured, or simplified.