DJ Spider, Mash-Ups, News & Gigs

I'm Back!

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:39:16 +0000

With Christmas and New Year + Moving House in the first half of January, I've had little time to dedicate to mash-ups but I'm back now and working on a number of ideas for 2008. Watch this Space!

Because of the change of music policy at Tiger Tiger in Croydon (to pop/party pap!) I'm moving to On Anon on Friday Nights where I will be playing and eclectic mix of popular RandB and Mash-Ups! An interesting and unique show.

If your in the centre of town (Piccadilly, London) on a Friday or Saturday Night, Please join me, it will be good to see you!

Kylie vs. Gadjo

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:35:11 +0000

So Many Times I Can't Get You Out of My Head 126bpm
v2 126bpm 4:44

I was directed to play more pop stuff at Tiger so I had to mash some tunes up to make it more interesting. Here's the first in a series. Hope you like it?

T2 vs. Soulja Boy

Thu, 6 Dec 2007 03:40:49 +0000

T2 vs. Soulja Boy
Heartbroken Superman (Crank That)
v1 120bpm 6:23

One of those Mash-Ups that came together really quickly. Two monster tunes that fit well together. Hope it's useful, I would appreciate any feedback on this one, thanks!

Wham vs. Modjo vs. Stardust

Thu, 6 Dec 2007 03:37:30 +0000

Wham vs. Modjo vs. Stardust
That Music Lady Last Christmas (2007)
v9 115bpm 4:46

Made this last year but have redone it for 2007 adding Stardust into the mix (how cute does that sound?) Hope you like it?

Chic vs. Billy Ray Martin

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 04:28:56 +0000

Chic vs. Billy Ray Martin
I Want Your Lovin Arms
v4 118bpm 3:58

Disco with bells, must be Christmas!

George Michael vs. Odyssey

Thu, 8 Nov 2007 15:01:45 +0000

George Michael vs. Odyssey
Outside New Yorker
v1 120bpm 4:40

I Love Disco and here's 2 great tracks from different era's!

This track will be getting an airing on Sim Courtie's Saturday Radio show on BFBS Radio One on Saturday 17th November

Listeners in the UK can hear the show on SKY guide number 0211 or Click here to listen online!

His show runs from 12 midday until 2pm and the mash will get played around 1.15pm.

You can also vote for me on the mix-off competition on www.mixphoria.com

Thanx!

Madonna vs. Britney

Mon, 5 Nov 2007 00:07:26 +0000

Madonna vs. Britney
Gimme More Music
v2 117bpm 4:00

I've wanting to do Madonna's 'Music' for a while but I was just waiting for the right match to arrive. Here it is in the shape of Britney. Despite her personal problems she's come back with a corker 'Gimme More' (She obviously needs a lot less!).

Kylie vs. Cher

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 03:34:59 +0100

Kylie vs. Cher
Do You Believe in You
v2 122bpm 4:53

I've wanted to do a Kylie track for ages and it's good to see the lady back so I figured now was a good time! I think that 'I Believe in You' is a really classy track so it was an obvious choice for me. Cher just popped into my head (where does an original thought come from? The title might of had something to do with it!) and I think they pair up nicely(?) I was going to premiere the track at Mashed but I just couldn't sit on it! Looks like the making of a Gay anthem to me (?) :huh:

The Next Mashed is on Friday 2nd November 2007!

ODB vs. Faith Evans

Thu, 4 Oct 2007 04:42:23 +0100

You Got Mo love Like This v2 105bpm
v2 105bpm 4:15

Another one of my early mash-ups which I made using the original tracks as I had very few acapella's at the time. The Mash always worked well but it was never quite right. Having obtained the ODB acapella, it was time for a remake. Here's the result, I hope that you like it!

P Diddy vs. Jennifer Lopez

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 11:46:54 +0100

Come to Me and Get Right
v2 97bpm 4:14

One for the DJ's. Works well on the floor!

R Kelly vs. Montel Jordan

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 11:45:29 +0100

This is How We Vibe
v5 (2007) 113bpm 4:54

This was originally one of my first mash-ups. Back in the day I used to play them back to back so they became an obvious choice for a mash! However, when I originally made it I had very few acapellas and used the original tracks for the mash-up! It worked quite well but I have now obtained the Montel Jordan acapella and have re-made it! I have still left some of the original Montel Jordan track in there for the piano and it does make the overall effect a little more dramatic!

Kelly Rowland vs. Mark Ronson

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 12:04:57 +0100

Oh My God, It's Like This
v2 90bpm 3:22

I like the Mark Ronson production sound and I was glad to find something that I could Mash with it. Kelly Rowland is pretty cool too!

Nelly Furtado vs. Sean Kingston

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 12:03:11 +0100

Say It's the Right Beautiful Girl
v2 120bpm 3:32

Like we need another Nelly Furtado or Sean Kingston Mash-Up! Oh well, here's one anyway!

Nelly Furtado vs. Madonna

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 10:10:52 +0100

Say It's Frozen
v3 117bpm 3:17

Unbeknown to us both, Bobby Martini and I were both working on the same tracks... spooky!

However, Bobby chose Madonna as the bed with NF vocals and I chose Nelly Furtado with Madge vocals, strange but true!

Without trying to sound sycophantic, I think Bobby's version is brilliant and really dramatic, check out www.bobbymartini.co.uk to get his version.

Mine is bar friendly and easy to use at my gigs. Hope you like it too!

Random Thoughts Podcast

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 15:04:18 +0100

Random Thoughts podcasts an exclusive track by myself this week...

Marvin Gaye v The Game
Hate Or Love What’s Going On
v3 100bpm 4:09

It will be available for download from 24th August

Check out the Random thought website and get some great Mash-Up podcasts

Gnarls Barkley vs. Kanye West vs. Smokey

Tue, 7 Aug 2007 23:11:34 +0100

Crazy Gold Digger
v2 109bpm 3:57

My third Crazy and my second Gold Digger, I think that's enough! Works well at the Club!

Rihanna vs. Shakira

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 09:11:40 +0100

Umbrella Hips
v1 92bpm 3:23

I was asked to do an Umbrella Mash-Up. I had a little play around and although I've used it before, Shakira worked well, so here it is!

Lionel Richie vs. Talib Kweli

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 23:28:44 +0100

Easy Listening
v2 90bpm 3:55

Not as beautiful as Bobby Martini's version of easy but Talib Kweli gives Easy a different slant. Hope that you like it?

Britney vs. Faithless

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 11:52:42 +0100

Toxic Insomnia
v1 143bpm 3:05
I don't get to play much in the way of house at the moment as I'm doing the bar sets (the club area covers that) but I wanted to be able to play Insomnia somehow. I'm quite pleased with this result!

Britney vs. Rick James

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 11:55:00 +0100

Toxic Superfreak v1 143bpm 3:17
I had my Toxic out and you can't get it out without using it so here's another (third toxic that I've done and hopefully the last!). I like to mix 'Old Skool' with new and this came together quite nicely(?)

Spiders Groove

Tue, 3 Jul 2007 13:46:19 +0100

Gotta Have Your Wifey and Your Money
v2 106bpm 4:21
Originally made this back in Dec 2004 but have just tidied it up a little.
Too many artists to include in the title so I just called it Spider's Groove! Artist include...

Jagged Edge - Wifey (Drum Loop)
Destiny's Child - (Opening)
Mantronix - (Underlay)
Soul II Soul, Caron Wheeler - Back to Life (Vocal/A Capella)
Ludacris Rap - (from Usher - Yeah)
O'Jays - Money (Guitar Riff)

Marvin Gaye vs. Hall & Oats

Tue, 3 Jul 2007 13:43:29 +0100

I Can't Go for Sexual Healing
v8 (MG pella edit) 110bpm 4:02

Just returned from my hols (dampest ever!!) and found that I've had a number of requests for this(?) in my inbox!
So here it is as the first time for a download, enjoy!

Eve vs. Sean Paul

Fri, 1 Jun 2007 13:59:52 +0100

Shake that Tambourine
v3 99bpm 3:12
Another obvious mash but it works well and should be useful to you DJ's out there(?)
This is version 3, please download if you have previous versions.

Dave Flett vs. Kanye West

Mon, 28 May 2007 21:59:13 +0100

Heavens Gold Gate
v1 92pm 4:24.
Dave Flett, ex of Manfred Man and Thin Lizzy has recently produced some new material. Sadly the Record companies seem to think that the sound is too dated. Through a mutual friend I suggested trying to update the production for modern ears. He agreed which led me to make this mash-up. I've added a new drum loop and the fabulous Kanye to the cauldron. Dave loves the sound. Lets hope the PR guys will give it another listen!!

Tiger Tiger

Mon, 28 May 2007 21:59:10 +0100

I'm happy to announce that I have returned to Tiger Tiger in Croydon on Friday Nights! I will be playing after the Band (from 10pm) until 3am when will be playing and eclectic mix of Pop R and B and a good selection of Mash-Ups! Join me for a unique musical ride!

Sonique vs. Baby D

Mon, 28 May 2007 21:50:47 +0100

It Feels So Good in Your Fantasy.
v2.1 135bpm 5m:59s
I made this track in 2004. I used to play these tracks back to back so I figured it was time for a proper mash! Here it is for the first time as a download.

Spandau vs. Herbie Hancock

Mon, 28 May 2007 21:53:08 +0100

Chant Shiny Disco Rocket
v2.2 117bpm 4m:37s
I made this track in 2004. I used to play these tracks back to back so I figured it was time for a proper mash! Here it is for the first time as a download. I hope you like it!

Destiny's Child vs. Goodmen

Mon, 28 May 2007 21:52:31 +0100

Give it Up if you Lose Your Breath.
v7 120bpm 3:44
I made this track back in Summer 2005. I know that you shouldn't mess with a classic like this but I wanted to bring it to a new audience. And I actually think it works quite well. Here it is for the first time as a download. I hope you like it!