From MTV to Party Ben, if you don't know what a mashup is, you've been missing out. Hotly debated about copyrights and legality... they are making waves and seem like they are here to stay. Mixes of your favourite and not so favourite artists from rock and hip-hop to pop and grunge, you might just be surprised at the results!

Here are some of our favourites:

Diplo - Shake it over and over
So if you haven't heard this year's The Warning, get on the boat! Hot Chip's sophomore album boasts memorable tracks and leaves both indie kids and clubhoppers drooling for more. The title track lays it all on the line: "Hot Chip will break your legs / Snap off your head." Are you kidding me? Snappy electrobeats and these kinds of lyrics (delivered with absolute dead-pan sincerity) make this one of 2009's best albums. Diplo posted this remix of one of the catchiest songs from The Warning on his mySpace profile a while back, and it is just infectious. No, seriously. Try playing it at the office or around the roommates and watch how confused everyone gets as they try not to dance. Most of the song's deliciousness really comes from Hot Chip's brilliance; they get the credit for the fantastic stuff like "K-I-S-S-I-N-G-S-E-X-I-N-G". But adding in a little "Baby work it out" every now and again really spices up that bouncy flavor. What's that other song called? "Bojangles" By Pitbull. Whatever, you know you love it. Listen to the Track
Party Ben - Somebody Rock Me
The Killers - Somebody Told Me The Clash - Rock the Casbah Video Mashup by VJ Jaren Audio Mashup by Party Ben Watch the Video on YouTube
Stereogum.com & team9.net - Daddy And The Thief
Great mash-up of Wolfmother's Joker & The Thief and Gnarls Barkley's cover of the Violent Femmes Gone Daddy Gone. Listen to the Track
Stereogum.com & team9.net - Roc Knife
Jay-Z - Roc Boys (And The Winner Is...) Grizzly Bear - Knife One of the most amazing mashups between a very Indie / Alternative band and pure Hip-Hop. From the basic but grabbing guitar intro to the haunting chorus ("I want you to know when I look in your eyes") it just gives you goose bumps, not to mention the solid beat... You'll struggle to get this one out of your head! Listen to the Track
Arctic Monkeys vs The Killers - Scumbody Told Me
Arctic Monkeys 'When the sun goes down' (Scummy) vs The Killers 'Somebody told me' To coincide with the release of, 'When the Sun Goes Down' (Scummy), 'Arctic Monkeys Remixed' release their own mash-up version featuring The Killers, 'Somebody Told Me'. Not only that but you can also view the remixed video for 'Scumbody Told Me'. Watch the video on YouTube
A plus D - You Believe Me All Night Long
AC/DC -You shook me all night long Cher - Believe Cher??? Yes, we couldn't believe it either. Have a listen yourself and see why we like it so much! Watch the video at YouTube
Party Ben - Every Car You Chase (The Snow Police)
The Police - Every breathe you take Snow Patrol - Chasing cars Some songs never get old, or go out of style. You could easily say that about 'Every Breath You Take' from The Police. It's still gorgeous, moving, and very emotional. You could also say Snow Patrol were definitely influenced by the recently reunited trio. And wow - that really becomes clear when Party Ben works his mashup magic, and seamlessly marries the 80's with the 2K's. Listen to the Track
MadMixMustang - I feel pretty fly (For a white guy)
Offspring - Pretty fly (For a white guy) James Brown - I feel good Offspring's mega-hit "Pretty Fly (For A White Guy)" gets some James Brown treatment. Listen to the track
DJ Morgoth - Ace Of Spades Feels Good
Gorillaz - Feel Good Inc. Motörhead - Ace Of Spades (Acapella) Watch the video at YouTube

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