Mix Tape Mafia

We're back in the ring with two powerful grunge pop rivals from the late 90's. It's Creed vs. Live! Five rounds; five songs each. Two bands enter; one band leaves.

It's a sister episode to our recent "NanaLalaDooDoo" episode... This time, we're compiling a mix tape of the best songs that feature notable use of "Whoahs" or "Ohs" in the lyrics. Many you'll sing along with, including bangers from Beyonce, Journey, New Kids on the Block, Eddie Money, Coldplay, Hall & Oates, and a bunch more.

It's an all-time 80's arena rock hair band throw down. This is a Light Heavyweight match, slug for slug, blow for blow. Bon Jovi is a slight favorite but the hits are coming strong and fast from both corners. 5 rounds; 5 songs each; 1 champion.

Survivor comes into this bout as a heavy favorite. But Night Ranger can be feisty with some "forgot how good this song was" hits. Will it be enough to pull off the upset?

It's Dan Fogelberg vs. England Dan & John Ford Coley in this swanky smooth 70's showdown. This matchup is as even as Hagler–Leonard and some of the great rivalry bouts. Which Dan will leave the ring with the coveted MTM Platinum Belt?

It's Jewel vs. Alanis in another MTM rivalry showdown. Alanis comes in as a heavy favorite but is Jewel top heavy enough to take 3 rounds for the upset?

The MTM research department earned their pay on this one, pulling together a kryptonite-powered playlist full of all of the best songs that mention Superman. It's unique. It's eclectic. It's faster than a speeding bullet. It's not what you might expect.

We're back in the ring, the platinum octagon, for a 5 round middleweight bout between 80's adult contemporary staples Steve Winwood and Howard Jones.

We're back in the ring with our new rivalry series, pitting two similar artists against each other for a throw down death match, 5 rounds of songs to determine one victor. Matchbox 20 comes in as a slight favorite in this light heavyweight matchup, but it's close. Will Third Eye Blind have enough weapons to steal the belt?

A new event is launching at Ben Bag Studios! Mix Tape Mafia presents... the Thrilla in the Villa, aka Fight Night at the MTM Grand. We're taking music "rivals" – two artists who had similar things going on at similar times – and pitting them against each other in a five song bout. First up, Phil vs. Don.