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mixtape
A compilation of songs by different artists recorded on a sound carrier (originally a music cassette) or as a digital playlist for private use.
In den 90ern hat man sich gegenseitig Mixtapes auf Kassetten aufgenommen, um neue Musik zu teilen.
In the 90s, people recorded mixtapes for each other on cassettes to share new music.
'Mixtape' is an English loanword that was adopted directly into German. It is made up of 'mix' (to mix) and 'tape' (Band).
Für die lange Autofahrt hat sie ein Mixtape mit ihren Lieblingsliedern erstellt.
For the long car ride, she created a mixtape with her favorite songs.
The original meaning often refers to cassettes and private music collections. You can recognize the specific hip-hop meaning in the context of rappers, free downloads, and releases before an official album.
Früher habe ich für meine Freunde Mixtapes auf Kassetten aufgenommen.
In the past, I recorded mixtapes on cassettes for my friends.
In the general meaning, a mixtape is often 'zusammengestellt' (put together), 'aufgenommen' (recorded), or 'gemacht' (made) for someone.
Er hat seiner Freundin ein romantisches Mixtape zusammengestellt.
He put together a romantic mixtape for his girlfriend.
In a hip-hop context, a mixtape is often 'veröffentlicht' (released), 'rausgebracht' (put out), or colloquially 'gedroppt' (dropped). Fans can then 'herunterladen' (download) it.
Die Künstlerin hat überraschend ein neues Mixtape veröffentlicht.
The artist unexpectedly released a new mixtape.
album
'das Album' and 'das Mixtape' can both be a collection of songs. An 'Album' is usually an official release by an artist or band and feels like a coherent work. A 'Mixtape' is often a self-compiled mix of songs, sometimes by different artists. In hip-hop culture, a mixtape can also be an artist's own, often free release. The words can be confused because both contain music. For an official music release, you usually say 'Album'; for a mixed or freer compilation, 'Mixtape' fits better.
Für die lange Zugfahrt hat Emma ein Mixtape mit ihren Lieblingsliedern erstellt.
For the long train ride, Emma created a mixtape with her favorite songs.
Das neue Album der Band läuft bei mir seit Tagen im Auto.
The band's new album has been playing in my car for days.