1. K-OS - "I Wish I Knew Natalie Portman" [Yes!]: True story, this song has nothing to do with Natalie Portman, nor does she make an appearance in the video. The first time I watched this, it was like being Rick-Rolled. Regardless, the Phantom Planet sample is delicious, and has some sentimental meaning for me personally. BULove, Fall Tour, 2005.
2. Mick Boogie & Terry Urban - "Miss Trouble" into "Back At My Place" [Viva La Hova]: I hope the download links still work - this whole album is ridiculous. Yes, Jay-Z may be the most (over-) remixed artist in the history of forever. Overlooking that fact for a moment, Judah and Remot produced easily the two best tracks off this compilation, all in less than 4:00 total play time. I hope my next mix has a sample this sweet.
3. Girl Talk - "Play Your Part (Pt. 1)" [Feed The Animals]: So this is kind of a strange selection, seeing as that the entire track is composed solely of hot samples, each less than 30 seconds (or whatever) to circumvent copyright law. This is however hands-down the best track off the album. Since you can name your own price, I recommend checking out the tracks on MySpace, and then paying the man for his work - since you're guaranteed to get what you pay for. :-)
4. Kid Rock - "All Summer Long" [Rock N Roll Jesus]: Ok - this album might win for Top 10 best albums names I can recall off the top of my head. But that's neither here nor there. I hate this song; especially when it comes on it bars when I've been drinking, because I neglect to remember that this remix exists, and I start singing "Sweet Home Alabama." Still, it's a hot sample. (On a nearly unrelated tangent, "Sweet Home Alabama" reminds me of Warren Zevon - "Werewolves of London" - which is definitely a sweet - albeit, bizarre, track.)
5. Hathbanger - "Party and Bullshit in the USA (Biggie Smalls vs. Miley Cyrus)" []: I cannot believe this happened. I'm literally beyond words -- but you should likely check this out (if you haven't already experienced it).
6. DJ Lenlow - "Work It Out (J5 & DMB vs. Beyonce)" [Lenlow]: This mix is so good it's criminal. Honestly, I don't even own either of the two original songs, because I've heard them, and they can't hold a candle to this mash-up. Two thumbs up, Lenlow.
7. The Chemical Brothers - "Chemical Brothers Get Stoned With Spears" [Chemical Brothers Get Stoned With Spears]: The best part about this track is that a) it's based on "Galvanize" by the Chemical Brothers, which is an awesome track; 2) it samples "I'm A Slave 4 U" by Britney, which is a terrible track; and D) they never actually sample the chorus! They just use her random pre-chorus noises. Glorious.
8. Nas - "Hip Hop Is Dead" [Hip Hop Is Dead]: Notably produced by will.i.am, Nas samples Iron Butterfly's "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" -- need I say more? (PS - even if you don't know this song... you know this song.)
9. Jason DeRule - "Whatcha Say" [Single]: I've written about this song before, but it really is a nicely produced song. And the last 30 seconds are worth the other 3:15 in the song. ;-)
10. [Rock Phenomenon DJ Vlad & Roc Raida (Mixtape CD), Hosted by Mike Shinoda]: Last but certainly not least, I'm listing this entire album as a hat tip to Mr. Shinoda. Notable tracks include:
- Tainted Love Off Your Shoulders : Jay-Z vs. Marilyn Manson
- Give Away 99 Problems : Jay-Z vs. Red Hot Chili Peppers
- Get Back In Black : Ludacris vs. AC/DC
- Many Men's Bittersweet Symphony : 50 Cent vs. The Verve
Nice post on mash-ups JB!!! It is as if you discovered fire is how I felt when I made the connection between Kid Rock - All Summer Long, Sweet Home Alabama and Werewolves of London. Also a shout out to Miley & Biggie mashup as it made me get up out of my seat and sing along like Eminem. PS - JD Whatcha Say is hottt and makes me feel like the nitttttti
ReplyDeleteThat Miley/Biggie mash-up is the shit.
ReplyDeleteAlso, does the chorus of "Party in the USA" sound like the chorus to "Come On Get Higher" by Matt Nathanson? Just the opening bit, I guess. I posit that it does.