Mixtapes come in thick and fast. A relentless flow of killer kuts and awesome iPod fodder. Not just from newbies looking to carve a name, but from the tallest mountains in the music biz. And who can blame em. Gotta get those facebook ‘likes’ up some how! ‘Likes’ = gigs. It’s science. Here is a run down of some of the best we’ve come across recently…

Download each mix by clicking on the titles below. Easy as.

Tim Healey’s Rest in Beats album ‘Promo Mini Mix’
Taster of the brand new album from Tim Healey, which is out now and be bought by clicking here. You can also check out his latest podcast by clicking here.

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DaVip – Hardcore Beats 50th Birthday Treat
Yup, Hardcore Beats celebrate their 50th release and invite new breaks star DaVip to compile a label ‘best of’ mixtape. An essential download for any ruff ‘n’ breaks fan. Big!

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Featurecast – It’s Showtime! Promo Mix
The worlds hottest NuFunk star, Featurecast gets busy in the mix. We’re down like a panda at a bamboo convention.

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Neighbour Rat42 Promo Mix
A 45 minute mix on behalf of superstar DJ Deekline and his label, Rat Records. Not sure what inspire the label name, but its output is fairly legendary in breakbeat land. And guess what? Neighbour has a new single out, ‘The Crusader EP‘.

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LIFELIKE DJ Set June 2011
80’s kinda girly-electro ‘New Wave’ from the Frenchman, Lifelike. Basically, its like Justice but without the chest hair.

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So there you have it, hope you enjoyed our little mixtape rundown. Muchos grassy-arse after a day lazing out on the park.

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