1. Song: Bittersweet Symphony
Artist: Jay Z vs The Verve
Album: N/A
Record Company: N/A
Date of Publication: 2007
2. Song: Change Africa
Artist: Jay Z vs Toto
Album: N/A
Record Company: N/A
Date of Publication: September 5th, 2007
Catalog Number: N/A
These two songs demonstrate the importance of "bedroom DJs" and filing sharing through the Internet, while also challenging the listener to decide which genre of music is superior. Because of the availability of music on the Internet, "bedroom DJs", or DJs who are not professional, are able to mix popular songs with rap for recreation. The songs include aspects of both Jay-Z's lyrics and the lyrics from the original song; therefore, the creator of the mash-up is asking the listener to decide which version is better. One of the golden rules of remixes and remakes is that they must improve upon the original. Through the inclusion of segments from the original, the listener can truly decide what is the superior version.
Listen to "Change Africa": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qFTDGZn3wQ
Listen to Africa: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPT_3PEjnsE
Listen to "Bittersweet Symphony Remix": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOUmZIXeljI
Listen to Bittersweet Symphony": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx3m4e45bTo
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