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Mashup

Mashup is a music genre in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of popular music and plunderphonics. Explore key artists and related styles.

About Mashup

Mashup is a music genre in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of popular music and plunderphonics.

From Wikipedia

A mashup (also mesh, mash up, mash-up, blend, bastard pop or bootleg) is a creative work, usually a song, created by blending two or more pre-recorded songs, typically by superimposing the vocal track of one song seamlessly over the instrumental track of another and changing the tempo and key where necessary. Such works are considered "transformative" of original content and in the United States they may find protection from copyright claims under the "fair use" doctrine of copyright law.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Mashup?

Mashup is a music genre in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of popular music and plunderphonics.

Where and when did Mashup originate?

Mashup originated in the 1980s.

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