Nirvana vs Little Roy | The sad grunge ballad has never sounded--well, happier. Thanks to a little sunshine from Jamaican reggae staple Little Roy, we can finally bob and sway to Nirvana's classic reflection on tortured romance. For the record, the spirit of Kurt Cobain might not be down with this. Oh, and Jimmi Jammes--he's a staple on the Best of Bootie annual collections that feature the year's best mash-ups.
Ghostface Killah vs Fugazi | Last year, Wu Tang Clan
released 13 Chambers, a
mash-up album that incorporated the spirit of Shaolin into Fugazi’s seminal 1989 release, 13 Songs. Wugazi didn't just utilize the Clan's discography; "Slow Like That" samples a Ghostface solo number (that's Ne-Yo on the chorus), and "1-800-Suicide," a cult favorite from RZA/Prince Paul project Gravediggaz, makes an appearance on the album's second track.
The Pixies vs Peter, Bjorn & John | It’s often the case that a good mash-up imbues an old (albeit slow) favorite with a little rhythm. That’s certainly the case with this head-thumping little ditty, which matches Sweden's second most popular pop group with Frank Black's trademark yowl. It's hard to improve on a Pixies song, but this mash-up from DJ Moule comes pretty close.
Captain Sensible vs Pigeon John | This is where mash-ups get interesting--I mean, who thought to pair British punk icon Raymond Burns (aka Captain Sensible) with L.A. underground rapper Pigeon John? Just to know those two in the first place deserves some credit. The end result: (probably) the catchiest song you heard all day.
Ratatat vs Wale | On their best days, mash-ups unite fans of both artists represented on the track. NYC-based electronic outfit Ratatat has a die-hard following (just ask your friends that are gamers), as does Wale, DC's newest up-and-coming MC. This track has value that both camps can appreciate.
Childish Gambino vs LCD Soundsystem | Childish Gambino is the stage name of Donald Glover, a comedian you might know from Community if anyone watched it. His voice is whiny, but in a nostalgically endearing way--we all remember Pharcyde, don't we? Throw in a funky rhythm courtesy of LCD Soundsystem and "backing vocals" from LCD frontman James Murphy, and you get this foul-mouthed dance anthem. Childish Gambino and Murphy are both scheduled to play individual sets at Sasquatch 2012.
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