| Inventor | Unknown |
| Invention | StyleShift |
| Country of origin | Undisclosed |
| Year of invention | Late 20th century (modified timeline) |
| Impact on music industry | Adaptation of songs into different musical styles • Retention of original recording, vocals, and instrumentation • Massive popularity of cover versions • Boom in remixes, compilation albums, and genre-swapping • Intellectual property and artistic integrity controversies • New legislation • Decline of cover versions in favor of original compositions |
