Remixing Culture

I thought that this piece of writing was very interesting. The author makes a very good point in explaining and giving good examples of how mash-ups can be a good thing. His example using Christina Aguilera is very interesting, vs. his example of the mash-up that involved the Beatles. I like the idea of the radio that only plays mash-ups and the thought process that the DJ has about them. This type of mash-up in culture is getting more and more prominent. Old artists such as Tupac or Elvis are having their work remixed and used again to make hits. Elvis' song, "A little more action" was a big hit a few years ago, and everyone knew he was long gone. Famous rap artists use words, stanzas, even beats from other artists and incorporate them into their own songs or remixes. These are boosts for the music industry and in no way bring down the value of the original. Listeners love it.