The edit draws heavy inspiration from the Cheyenne Giles Festival Flip . Giles is known for his signature "Big Room Techno" style, which adds a darker, more rhythmic drive to the original melody, making it suitable for modern festival sets. Kastra's Production Role
To understand the complexity of this edit, it is essential to look at the individual components being "mashed" together:
Kastra incorporates the iconic, frantic vocals from System Of A Down's 2005 nu-metal hit "B.Y.O.B." , specifically the "Why do they always send the poor?" and "Everybody's going to the party" hooks. The edit draws heavy inspiration from the Cheyenne
Watch the full mashup in action to see how Kastra blends these iconic tracks:
By combining a recognizable rock anthem with a heavy-duty dance beat, the track appeals to both mainstream festival crowds and fans of heavier electronic music. Watch the full mashup in action to see
The track utilizes the driving, trap-infused big room beat of "Split (Only U)" , a massive collaboration between Tiësto and The Chainsmokers originally released on Tiësto's Musical Freedom label .
, a well-known producer in the mashup and edit scene, is responsible for aligning these disparate elements. Known for creating "Mashup Monday" content and high-quality DJ tools, Kastra frequently blends classic vocal stems with modern dance instrumentals. In this "Split U" edit, the producer likely aligns the timing of the SOAD vocals to hit right before the "Split (Only U)" drop, creating a "fake-out" or "power-up" moment designed to catch a crowd by surprise. Impact on the Festival Circuit Known for creating "Mashup Monday" content and high-quality
While edits like these are often unofficial releases found on SoundCloud or YouTube , they frequently appear in live sets from artists like Martin Garrix, who has played similar Cheyenne Giles flips in his performances.