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| Type of business | Private |
|---|---|
Type of site | Social networking service, music website |
| Founded | 2009 (Bay Area, California, United States) |
| Headquarters | Alameda, California , United States |
| Area served | Worldwide |
| Founder(s) | Chris Yee |
| URL | Mixcrate.com |
| Registration | Required |
| Launched | November 2009 |
| Current status | Inactive |
Mixcrate was an online audio distribution platform based in California, United States that enabled its users to upload, promote and share their DJ mixes to a worldwide audience and to help DJs promote and grow their careers as professional DJs. It was a community-based platform designed for DJs mainly aimed at promoting their mixes and for fans to follow the work of their favorite DJs. It also catered to music listeners, club promoters, radio stations and event organizers looking to discover new talent.
The service has been described as "the premier platform to enable DJs to share their talent with a worldwide audience while connecting with their peers and fans"[1] and "one of the best known DJ mix hosting sites in the world" by Digital DJ Tips.[2]
On October 20, 2016, Mixcrate shut down. A message posted to the site and to its Facebook Page read: "Unfortunately, Mixcrate received a letter from a respected entity in the record industry. While Mixcrate does not believe the site violates any laws, we do not have the means to operate under current conditions. It's with deep regret that we must shut down the website."[2]
- ^ "Group Test: SoundCloud VS The Best Of The Rest". DJWORX. March 17, 2015.
- ^ a b "Lessons For DJs From The Death Of Mixcrate". Digital DJ Tips. October 24, 2016.