And1 Mixtapes, how did we forget?

Seriously, I used to love these things.

The And1 Mixtapes were the best little blends of hip hop and basketball.  They’d showcase some unreal talent both on the court and on the mic, and put it together in a nice little 20 minute package.

Nothing was quite as sick as popping that VHS in and yelling “OHHHH!!!” every minute as someone did something embarassingly awesome on the court.

Here’s a little taste:

Or, if you have the patience, here’s the And1 Mixtape, volume 8. One hour of awesome.