# Top 40 Mashups Paul Dateh Uses the Violin to Show Off Top Talents By Vittoria Natarelli | Published 2010-05-20 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/top-40-mashup References: [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdSkr9kRBmY&feature=PlayList&p=B30C24487726862D&playnext_from=PL&index=11) Paul Dateh's 'Top 40 Mashup' is a fantastic combination of the [most popular songs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whole-new-sound) and one man's fantastic abilities. Alone, he plays several layers of songs like Lady Gaga's 'Telephone' and sings along to Rihanna's 'Rude Boy'. Paul Dateh, a break-out talent, is possibly better than the artists he is covering. He [plays violin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gibson-and-marc-jacobs), sings and composes. Plus, imagine the patience required to record all those different parts. The Paul Dateh 'Top 40 Mashup' is a must-see! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Viral](https://www.trendhunter.com/viral) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Music Mashups:** Exploring the combination of popular songs to create unique and engaging musical experiences. - **Multitalented Performers:** Showcasing individuals who excel in multiple areas of performance, such as playing instruments and singing simultaneously. - **Online Music Covers:** The rise of artists creating and sharing cover versions of popular songs on digital platforms. ### Where This Applies - **Music Entertainment:** Opportunities for artists and platforms to leverage the popularity of music mashups and cover songs to attract a wider audience. - **Digital Content Creation:** Potential for content creators to produce and share visually captivating videos of multitalented performers showcasing their skills. - **Social Media and Streaming Platforms:** Platforms can capitalize on the trend of online music covers by providing a space for artists to share their talent and connect with a dedicated fanbase. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pizza-Themed Music Videos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucha-little.md) - [Viral Mashup Condiments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ketchup-and-seemingly-ranch.md) - [Shreddable Steampunk Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-guitar.md) - [Talking Robotic Pianos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chopstix.md) - [Time-Based Music Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chrono-piano.md) - [Album-Centric Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bandlab-x-d4vd.md) - [AI-Human Music Albums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eleven-album.md) - [Singer Pizza Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafted-flatz.md) - [Multifunctional Music Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chorda.md)