9 Iconic Mashups You Need In Your Life

According to pop singer-slash-viral mashup queen, Phoebe Ryan.

Earlier this year, singer-songwriter Phoebe Ryan became a viral sensation thanks to an impossibly cute R. Kelly-Miguel mashup she shared on YouTube.

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The sugary sweet take on the R&B singers’ hits has amassed nearly a million views and helped Phoebe land a deal with Columbia Records. She released her first EP, Mine, over the summer and is currently working on her debut album, expected next year.

Here, the pop singer reveals nine of her favorite mashups, which, no surprise, includes her own.

1. "Psychosocial Baby"

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Producer: Isosine

Mashed-Up Materials: Slipknot’s “Psychosocial” and Justin Bieber’s “Baby”

Phoebe Says: “Baby, baby, baby ooOOO, I want to terrify yooOOOu."

2. "Juicy / New York, New York"

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Producers: DJ Cappel and Smitty

Mashed-Up Materials: Frank Sinatra's “New York, New York” and The Notorious B.I.G.'s “Juicy”

Phoebe Says: “This is just magical, come on.”

3. "A Thousand Miles (Vanessa Carlton Refix)"

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Producer: MNEK

Mashed-Up Materials: The B-52’s' “Love Shack” and Vanessa Carlton's “A Thousand Miles”

Phoebe Says: “I remember listening to 'A Thousand Miles' when I was younger and thinking, wow, this should be mashed up with the B-52’s. I’m kidding, who would ever think to do that besides MNEK? He’s so cool.”

4. "Miss You (Dr. Dre Remix)"

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Producers: Dr. Dre and Mike Elizondo

Mashed-up materials: The Rolling Stones' "Miss You" and a funky Dr. Dre bassline.

Phoebe Says: “Legendary. That is all.”

5. "Party And Bullshit In The USA"

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Producer: Hathbanger

Mashed-up Materials: The Notorious B.I.G's "Party And Bullshit" and Miley Cyrus' "Party In The USA"

Phoebe Says: “This one makes so much sense to me. I love to party and bullshit too.”

6. "Murmurs Of Middle-Earth"

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Producer: Pogo

Mashed-Up Materials: Sound clips from every Lord Of The Rings movie.

Phoebe Says: “Calling all nerds - listen to this immediately!"

7. "Stayin' Hot"

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Producer: Lobsterdust

Mashed-Up Materials: The Bee Gees' "Staying Alive" and Nelly's "Hot In Herre"

Phoebe Says: “Don’t know what to say about this one, too busy dancing."

8. "Smells Like Letting Go"

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Producer SmadaLeinad

Mashed-Up Materials: Idina Menzel's "Let It Go" and Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit"

Phoebe Says: “How is this one even possible… it blows my mind. I love it, but I'm pretty sure Kurt would hate it. Sorry man.”

9. "Ignition / Do You ... "

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Producers: Phoebe Ryan and Kyle Shearer

Mashed-Up Materials: R. Kelly's "Ignition (Remix)" and Miguel's "Do You..."

Phoebe Says: "We released 'Ignition' in January and I think it's still really popular online."