Mashup Manifesto
Mashups are not a trend. Mashups follow the same principle that virtually all modern music follows: arrange and master a collage of samples. Rather than sampling individual sounds, a mashup takes a lazier approach. Put hip hop acapella X with looped instrumental Y. The mashup, being the laziest modern music form, is also one of the most entertaining. Take away the cloying singing and godawful lyrics of Owl City, and "Firefiles" becomes a damn good electro pop song, with The Postal Service plagiarism less apparent. The Hood Internet takes an even lazier approach with "Blowin' Money At The Deli" -- is there any hip hop acapella that would sound bad over that Delorean track?
The White Panda - Fireflies Goin Down (Yung Joc vs. Owl City)
The Hood Internet - Blowin' Money At The Deli (Drake x Birdman x Delorean)
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"The Hood Internet takes an even lazier approach with "Blowin' Money At The Deli" -- is there any hip hop acapella that would sound bad over that Delorean track?"
Sure. Gucci Mane - I'm a Star
Try it. You'll see!