It has been quite some time since we released our first remix, which married Notorious B.I.G. and Mates of State. Because it was received so well and because we just can’t help ourselves, here is another one.

This edition takes Kanye West’s hit Diamonds in Sierra Lione about the moral outrage involved with the diamond trade in africa and (quite appropriately I’d say) mixes it with Nina Simone’s Sinnerman.

However, you will notice that we used Felix da Housecat’s wonderful remix of Sinnerman rather than the original. It’s nice when a mashup not only sounds good but combines the themes of both of the songs and this is what we hoped to achieve with this mix. Let us know if you like it or if you hate it.

Nina Simone vs. Kanye West – Sinnerman Diamonds [Heart Attack Remix] (zshare)

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So I’m going to try something new today and y’all can tell me what you think however you like. This is it folks, when the Club gives back to you, the loyal reader.

In one corner (above) we have the great, The Notorious B.I.G.

In the other (below) we have indie pop couple Mates of State.

We married the earnest track Juicy to the instrumentals of You Are Free, this was the result of both the shotgun wedding and the honeymoon.
HeartAttackClub – Juicy Free [Notorious B.I.G. vs Mates of State Heart Attack Remix] (mp3) (zshare)

Another chapter in the story of Indie growing up is found as Mates of State, join the likes of the Handsome Furs as married Indie duos. While not as serious as their Canadian counterparts, Mates of State stays well within the realm of legitimate pop rock frivolity. They’re latest album Re-Arrange Us is just plain catchy, with enough maturity and musical flourishes to keep you listening over and over and over. Get over your fear of commitment and pick this album up!