Girl vs. Work It

This mashup is pretty old but so bizarrely brilliant that I just had to share it with you. As always, I stand by anything related to Missy Elliott, and mixing "Work It" with "Girl" (work it, girl) by Jamie xx only seems wildly appropriate. Enjoy.

Jamie xx & Nicolas Jaar - Girl vs Work It (Nico's Bluewave Edit)

Sock It 2 Summer

As per usual, The Hood Internet continues to kill it with one of their latest mashes. Also anything having to do with Missy Elliott is an automatic yes. Who could forget the fantastic video for the song featured in this mash, "Sock It To Me?" (When can I arrange to have a custom Transformers/Power Rangers suit like hers made? Because I want one.) She is a pioneer in weird, original badassery that continues to be seen in girl rappers/bosses today. Additionally, Missy is the reason that my sister and I fell deeply in love with Adidas tracksuits. I don't know how The Hood Internet had the genius to pair this with the ever soothing "Indian Summer" by Blood Cultures, but it works in magical ways that few could anticipate. I would really hope to say that I socked it 2 summer this year.

The Hood Internet - Sock It 2 Summer (Missy Elliott x Blood Cultures)

Boy Oh Boy Remixed

I don't know about you, but Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott brings back some serious good memories for me--mostly the fly as fuck Adidas tracksuits and her album Under Construction (the most repeated CD in our house when it was released, thanks to my sister), from which the masterpiece "Work It" hailed. Apparently 2002 was the mere beginning for "Work It," because here it has been transformed into something incredibly different thanks to our friend Diplo. This song could be seen as incredibly annoying if you're not in the mood to party, but I enjoy it nonetheless.

Diplo - Boy Oh Boy (TWRK Edit)