1. What is this mashup trying to communicate? Is it technical experiment, social or political commentary, a comedic parody, or an abstract work of media art?
I think that this video's trying to say that two different genres of music can come together and still sound good. Though to me, it didn't sound good but I think that's what they're trying to say. I also think that it was just an abstract work of media art. I think that there's nothing more to it than just two songs being put together.
2. Did its creator follow or break copyright laws in its production?
The creator, I'd say, did break the copyright laws in its production because it just showed almost all the parts of the music video and plus, they didn't change the song much.
3. Do you think that mashup like this requires copyright permission? Why or why not.
I think that a mashup like this requires copyright permission because the creator(s) basically just used the instrumental and not to mention the videos then just added a few glimpse of Jay-Z.
