Remixes are the new mashups are the new righteously awesome.

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Contrary to what Puff Daddy (P. Diddy, Diddy, Sean... who does he think he is, Prince?) stated, he did not invent the remix. And, with the availability of cheap (or even free) music editing software and endless samples, instrumentals, and accapellas via the internet, you won't have to settle for those often uninspiring b-sides of UK imports or search out obscure white label 12"s to get your remix fix. All you have to do is jump on the world wide web, and Quinn Omori of From Blown Speakers digs up the golden goods.