Mashups!

In case you haven’t been on the Internet in the last year, mashups are the hot new thing. A mashup is pretty much what it sounds like: a mashing-up of tracks by different artists to make a new song that contains characteristics of each included track. There are a few mashpus that you really need to listen to:

The first sample I would be showing you is Dean Gray’s “American Edit.” Unfortunately, their record label decided that remixes are a copyright infringement and a cease and desist order was made. Either way, check out AmericanEdit.org for the latest news on what’s happening with that. Who knows, you might even be able to find a rogue link to a place where you can still get it.

Second up, we have Q-Unit. Queen + 50 Cent = Q-Unit. They’ve probably been targeted with cease and desist orders too, but I’m too lazy to find out for sure. The important part is that you can still download the songs.

Last we have a great mix called Best of Bootie 2005. It mixes everything from M.I.A. to Gwen Stefani to The Ramones to Coldplay to Nirvana to LCD Soundsystem. I’m listening to it right now, and it’s absolutely amazing.

Enjoy mashups. Find more mashups. Make your own mashups. What a great way to stick it to the man.