One of the coolest bands to come out of the UK recently was The Ting Tings. Their debut disc was eclectic, fun, and full of hooks and spunk. Their follow-up second disc is due in a few months, and their lead single Hang It Up was a fave of mine. And yay – it’s now featured in this awesome sauce mashup by Xam, which also includes the sassy Neneh Cherry, some Nirvana, and a bit David Bowie. You score bonus points if you can name the early 80′s drum sample the Tings use in the original track.

† Download Xam‘s A Buffalo Ting †

Enjoy — DJ Paul V.

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† FROM DJ PAUL V.
Well here we are, offering up the very last mashup of 2011. Of course, it’s a multi-artist melange that stitches together all the best pop songs of the year. After hearing a few other really great blends, from stalwarts like DJ Earworm and Mashup-Germany, I decided I wanted to go with this one, from our Italian pals, DJs From Mars. I just really like the flow and slight changes in vibe and energy and sources throughout the mix. Also, for the truly best mashups of the year, go grab the Best Of Bootie 2011 collection here. HAPPY 2012, EVERYONE!

† Download DJs From Mars‘ Top Of The Pops 2011 Megashuffle †
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Enjoy — DJ Paul V.

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PS to my LA peeps: This weekend is New Years Eve, and we’re throwing a massive party at Bootie LA! I’m DJing along with DJ Shyboy and DJ Faroff, our RAID Dance Crew has a special countdown performance planned, and we’ll be partying like it’s the end of the world! Advance tickets are only $20, and you can grab ‘em here. Come mash in 2012 with us!

† FROM DJ PAUL V.
Our last holiday-themed mashup mix is a Santa’s bag full of treats! This cornucopia of chestnuts features The Simpsons, Miss Piggy, Peanuts, some hip hop, some reggae, and even a groovy, retro jingle from Coca-Cola. British DJ Benji Boko seamlessly blends it all together and wraps it up in a big, red bow – just for you! And don’t forget: for all the latest and greatest holiday mashups of 2011, head over to Santastic 6.

† Download Benji Boko‘s A Very Christmassy Remix Tape †
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Enjoy — DJ Paul V.

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PS to my LA peeps: Next weekend is New Years Eve, and we’re throwing a massive party at Bootie LA! I’m DJing along with DJ Shyboy and DJ Faroff, our RAID Dance Crew has a special countdown performance planned, and we’ll be partying like it’s the end of the world! Advance tickets are only $20, and you can grab ‘em here. Come mash in 2012 with us!