Show & Tell: The Hood Internet – Decalogue (The Hood Internet vs The 2000s)
Posted on 24. Mar, 2010 by Simon in Show & Tell
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Alright, so I’m about a month slow on this but whatever, I haven’t read a lot about it and it’s worth sharing. Recently I’ve been listening to a lot of The Hood Internet, two guys who mashup hip-hop with indie music. Basically, Girl Talk but eschewing the top-40 sensibility for more of the Pitchfork crowd.
I know mashups are a quarter a dozen these days (think about it) but that just makes it all the more fun when you stumble upon mashups done, you know, well. Managing broad appeal to the doucheoisie and their unimpressed friends alike, The Hood Internet showcase actual talent by gracefully ramming a lot into Decalogue’s relatively scant six minutes. Taking you from 2000-2009, it was originally commissioned for Cokemachineglow’s aughts fantasy post.
The dj duo are currently trying to scrounge up cash money to shoot a video for Decalogue, and if you donate you get to be in the credits. I’m on that. If it’s anything like the song, the video is going to be epic. Also, these guys are incredibly prolific and always post their tracks for free. What’s not to love?
Decalogue features:
“2000 – Dr. Dre vs Radiohead, 2001 – Missy Elliott vs Daft Punk, 2002 – Ludacris vs The New Pornographers, 2003 – Kelis vs The Rapture, 2004 – Twista f/ Kanye West vs Arcade Fire, 2005 – Three 6 Mafia vs Sufjan Stevens, 2006 – T.I. vs Peter Bjorn and John, 2007 – Rich Boy vs LCD Soundsystem, 2008 – Lil Wayne vs Hot Chip, 2009 – Jay Sean vs Phoenix”
Tunes after the jump.
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The Hood Internet – Decalogue (The Hood Internet vs The 2000s) by hoodinternet (via Soundcloud)
Hannah
Mar 24th, 2010
Anyone who knows me understands that I truly believe that mash up is the new great art form. But I can’t believe I hadn’t found out about these guys yet…..basically this is getting me through writing my thesis right now.
For that, I thank you.