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One of the most unexpected pop hits this year came via the aptly titled indie band, fun. We Are Young, their little youth empowerment ditty that could, seemed to get on everyone's radar, and it made its way on to Glee and had major Superbowl exposure in a Chevrolet ad. Not to mention it features the amazing Janelle Monae. But what it was lacking was those dance beats we love so much, so DJ Tripp decided to remedy that by mashing them with the MORE
It's a happy day here for me, because it's a pretty rare thing to hear Janis Joplin get mashed up! A few years ago, there were a couple featuring Mercedes Benz, but I believe this is the first time I've ever heard Move Over (one of my faves from her) used in a mashup. Some might say it's blasphemy to marry a powerhouse legend like Janis with someone like Katy Perry, but I say this is the kind of moment when disparate genres come together with no MORE
Every once in awhile, a little sleeper song comes around that gets under everyone's skin, and the song doing that this year is Somebody That I Used To Know by Goyte featuring Kimbra. This stirring track (and its equally intriguing video) has everybody asking What is that song?! and it's high time for a fantastic dance remix. Enter Italy's DJs From Mars, whose patented electro-banging beats add just the right punch, and it features another MORE
This week, we welcome back one of the original mashup masters, Party Ben. Lately he's been focusing more on doing straight up remixes rather than mashups. So when he drops a proper new bootleg, it's time for the happy dance! We already love Adele hard, and her Set Fire To The Rain is another pop smash. So imagine my glee when I heard Ben mash her with New Order, and their classic True Faith. It works like a charm, so fire it up! † MORE
This week's mashup takes two totally opposite genres (reggae and alternative rock), and turns it in to a new genre of its own, called awesome! Netherlands bootlegger G3RST (pronounced Gerst) saw the light and melds Jamaica (Bob Marley) with the Bay Area (Green Day) with flawless ease. Play it loud and stand up! I dedicate this mashup to International Women's Day, for everyone who disagrees with Rush Limbaugh's vile and misogynist comments, and to MORE
Oh baby, get your right-click mouse ready, as we're featuring a brand new mashup collection that is covered in awesome sauce! The folks at TheMashupRadio.com put together a collection featuring the works of all-star bootleggers like DJ Zebra, Dan Mei, Fissunix, Mighty Mike, Mad Mix Mustang, DJs From Mars and many others, with a bunch of exclusive blends, like this one. And here we go again with DJ Schmolli - I swear I'm not on his payroll! - MORE
This week, we take down the beats and focus on the simplistic beauty and power of what was created. First, a quick fact: February 20th was Kurt Cobain's birthday, and he would have turned 45 this year. Which is so odd to ponder, as I think we all still imagine him as the 27-year old voice of an upstart generation. What isn't odd, is how Nirvana's songs still sound so timeless and relevant. So in a goosebump-inducing ode to Mr. Cobain, we feature MORE
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 MORE
So, did we just feature DJ Schmolli two weeks ago? Why yes, we did. But little did we know he had this little pigskin nugget up his sleeve and on the way! As everyone is buzzing about the Super Bowl this weekend - and by that, we mean Madonna's much-hyped, half-time performance - this raucous, multi-artist blend will get you cheering loudly on the sidelines! There's Madge, of course, along with LMFAO, Reel 2 Reel, House Of Pain, Tag Team and a MORE
Would you walk 500 miles for an amazing mashup? Well, all you have to do is walk right over to your right-click function, and grab it! When I saw who was listed inside this blend, I wasn't sure it would work. But oh, how wrong I was! And I was stupid to even doubt its creator DJ Schmolli, 'cuz he doesn't make duds! So please enjoy David Guetta featuring Sia (blowing up like Titanium), those 80's ginger-nerd boys from The Proclaimers, and even a MORE
† FROM DJ PAUL V. For our first mashup of 2012, we might as well go straight to one of the masters of the game: DJ Lobsterdust. This Bootie NYC DJ consistently makes some of the most stellar blends on the planet, and seeing as the world didn't implode a la the Mayan calendar, this is quite fitting. Here, the 70's meets the 2K's with Stevie Nicks (Fleetwood Mac) wildly dreaming about the world ending with Britney Spears. But if it's some MORE
† 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 MORE
† 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. MORE
† FROM DJ PAUL V. Next up in our holiday-themed mashes, we get to hear from The Little Drummer Boy. But it also features some delicate vocals from David Archuleta, and then a bit of Gladys Knight and Mercy Me. This candelight-flickering blend starts off hushed, then storms down the chimney atop U2's classic, Where The Streets Have No Name. It's another wonderful combo, courtesy of Mojochronic and the Santastic 6 collection. † MORE
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