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October 13, 2009 4:00 AM PDT

Mix-A-Lot's posse route tracked in Google Maps

by Matt Hickey
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For most people, Sir-Mix-A-Lot is synonymous with his hit "Baby Got Back." But for his real fans, or fans of early hip-hop in general, the greatest song Mix ever did was "My Posse's On Broadway," an homage to my home neighborhood in Seattle. It's a detailed step-by-step trek with Mix and his posse as they hit up local landmarks like Dick's Burgers and generally have a good time.

It's a great, fun song, and Google Maps user Adam Cohn has done fans a favor by making a map of Seattle that details every stop along the way. This is one of the most fun things I've seen in Google Maps in a long time.

An image of the map is above, but for a more interactive version you can check out Cohn's map for yourself. To make it more fun, below is the video for the single so you can follow along while you follow along. Try not to get the song stuck in your head.

With more than 15 years experience testing hardware (and being obsessed with it), Crave freelance writer Matt Hickey can tell the good gadgets from the great. He also has a keen eye for future technology trends. Matt has blogged for publications including TechCrunch, CrunchGear, and most recently, Gizmodo. E-mail Matt.
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by dascha1 October 13, 2009 4:16 AM PDT
Why not try the "Can't Touch This" approach instead? Seems like too much tactile can kill/injure mobile users and innocent by-standers (i.e. safety first). So, couple it with music and you have a so-called "Perfect Storm".
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by Police_States_of_America October 13, 2009 4:36 AM PDT
sounds familiar, 1986 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTpsQJkVD3g
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by texman72 October 13, 2009 7:52 AM PDT
I prefer "Buttermilk Biscuits" myself....darn it now I'm all hungry.
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