The definition of mixtape s has changed overtime. Back in the old days, mixtape were dj mixes that they played during their sets. In our days, mixtapes are also in a form of compilations by artists especially underground artists. More like demos but they should not be mistaken for albums. There are many things that differentiate between a mixtape and an album. I’m going to list 5 major differences just to give you the general idea. Mixtapes vs Album 1. A mixtape is made to create buzz for an artist, to get attention but an album’s main aim is to make profit through sales. 2. A mixtape can contain beats from other songs since it not for sale it is not legal to sing or rap over beats of other artists, but an album has to have original beats or clearance in cases of samples or remixes. 3. A mixtape is an unprofessi...