Song Title: Encore
Artist: Jay-Z & the Beatles
Album: The Grey Album
Record Company: Bootleg (Released by DJ Danger Mouse)
Date of Publication: 2004
This song uses an acapella version of the song "Encore" from Jay-Z's Black Album and couples it with a sample from the song "Glass Onion" from the Beatles' White Album. Although DJ Danger Mouse is responsible for the mix, Jay-Z released the acapella versions of his songs from the Black Album in an effort to foster the creation of mash-ups. The video for the song portrays Jay-Z performing in front of screaming Beatles fans, which suggests that the two groups share the same fan base. Due to their distinct genres, this shared fan based seems unlikely; however, it reinforces the idea that hip-hop is broadening its appeal and intertwining with popular culture.
Watch the "Encore" video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbXLp2z6xL4
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