in 2007, Chicago based DJ duo THE HOOD INTERNET, comprised of DJ ABX and DJ STV SLV, came on to the internet music scene. Despite the countless number of kids out there with a computer and garageband who believe they have what it takes, HOOD's combination of mainstream hip-hop lyrics over distinct indie/synth/prog/electro beats gained extreme notoriety, even to the point where their remix of Estelle's "American Boy" over The Ting Ting's "Shut Up And Let Me Go" entitled "Shut Up, American Boy", was performed live by both sets of artists at the 2009 Brit awards. Needless to say, the Hood Internet is only going up from here.
I leave you with my most favorite recent track, a combination of BON IVER's "Flume" over beats by FRIENDLY FIRES & AEROPLANE. Marked by his smooth voice (...pause) and subdued but intricate guitar work, BON IVER has become a huge success on music blogs, radio, and television shows over the last few years. His debut album, "For Emma, Forever Ago" is a damn gem. I think that's all that needs to be said about that. The Hood's version gives an extra boost of "make you want to get up and fucking dance" makes this one of my favorite songs of the year thus far. It will soon become yours, too.
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