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[Mashup Masterminds] The Hood Internet

Posted by Blas Yaselli - February 28, 2010

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Every time the word Mashup Masterminds pops in my head (the few times it does) I can only think of The Hood Internet. The Chicago-based duo specializes in mashups of hip-hop (from the mainstream to the underground) with indie rock…. and they are quite GOOD! The blogophere not only loves them for shining a light into indie music but amount of quality mash ups they put out every week is short of amazing. Their latest wonder is the fusion of M.I.A.’s sharp witty vocals with the calming melow pop tunes of Vampire Weekend. Enjoy!

The Hood Internet -Giving Up The Sunshowers (M.I.A. Vs Vampire Weekend)

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The Hood Internet – The XX Gon’ Give It To Ya (DMX Vs The XX)

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The Hood Internet – None Shall Get Up Get Out (Aesop Rock Vs. The Rosebuds Mash-Up)

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And two of my 2009 Favorite

The Hood Internet – Comfortable Up Here (Lil Wayne Vs Royksopp Mashup), Remix

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The Hood Internet – Make The Loop Say Aye (OJ Da Juiceman Vs Discovery)

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[Sources:1, 2, 3]

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[Electronica] The Xx – Islands (Nosaj Thing Remix)

Posted by Blas Yaselli - December 26, 2009

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Nosaj Thing is now, without a doubt, among L.A.’s finest musical modulators. His electronic soundscapes and wild beat tectonics play like vignettes that affect the listener’s mind as deeply as he hits their soul. Nosaj Thing creates nothing less than the sound mastery of beat driven, experimental electronics from a gifted noise constructor. – Last.fm

Nosaj Thing’s debut album Drift was released June of 2009 and peaked at #5 in iTunes Electronic Chart.

The Xx – Islands (Nosaj Thing Remix)

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Charlotte Gainsbourg – Heaven Can Wait (Nosaj Thing Mix)

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[Chillax] Soft, Minimalistic and Amazing: The Xx

Posted by Blas Yaselli - October 18, 2009

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Not sure why it took me so long to write about The Xx. If you follow other music blogs or music aggregators like hypem, elbows, or mog, it would have been impossible for you to miss them. They took the internet by storm with their soft mellow songs that were melodically rich and incredibly fresh music style.

The Xx minimalist approach to their music is the perfect example that less is most often better. They band from south west London, England released their album XX on 17 August 2009. Some polls made by music bloggers suggest that this album might be the best of 2009. Whether you agree or not, this album is a must when all you want to do is relax to good music.

The Xx – Island

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