Transformer

Gnarls Barkley “Transformer” [Live from Abbey Road]

I’m a big fan of the album version of this song, but this stripped-down version is equally captivating.

Everybody Wants To Rule The World

Andy McKee “Everybody Wants To Rule The World”

This is the best cover of the classic Tears for Fears track I’ve heard in a long while. Very impressive also since it’s just one man and an acoustic guitar.

Rise

Herb Alpert “Rise”

The bass line is clearly used by Notorious BIG in “Hypnotize” but the most recognizable part will be the guitar at the 3:10 mark.

I Want’a Do Something Freaky To You

Leon Haywood “I Want’a Do Something Freaky To You”

The first part is immediately recognizable as the sample used by Dr. Dre’s “Nuthin’ But A G Thang”

Party and Bullshit

Notorious BIG “Party and Bullshit” [Ratatat Remix]

Better than the original.

Dark Side Of The Frog/Sun

Modeselektor feat. Puppetmastaz “The Dark Side Of The Frog / The Dark Side Of The Sun”

Two tracks from the Modeselektor album Happy Birthday. I find that “Frog” leads into “Sun” so perfectly that they really need to be played back to back.

Wake Up

John Legend and The Roots “Wake Up”

The Legendary Roots Crew and John Legend team up on this Arcade Fire cover.

DANCE

Justice “D.A.N.C.E.”

At the 1:54 mark, you’ll hear the sample used by Jay-Z in the background of his excellent song “On To The Next One”

Dirt Off Your Shoulder

Jay-Z / Kno “Dirt Off Your Shoulder”

I prefer Kno’s Black Album remix as a whole over Danger Mouse’s Grey Album, with this track being my favorite. I love the horns.