Old Song, Who Dis? Why I love a remix.




I Love a Remix – Here’s Why

There’s something about a remix that hits different.

Maybe it’s the surprise of a familiar song dressed in something new. Or maybe it’s the way a remix stretches time—pulling a track from your past into the present with fresh perspective. Whatever the reason, I’ve always had a soft spot for them. Whether it’s a deep dub version, a soulful house flip, or a hip-hop remix with a brand-new verse, remixes keep music alive and evolving.

But why do remixes sound so good?

Familiarity with a Twist
Our brains love patterns. When we hear a song we already know, there’s an instant recognition—our bodies remember the rhythm, our mouths know the lyrics. A remix plays with that familiarity. It gives us the comfort of the known with the thrill of the unexpected. Like hearing an old friend laugh in a new way.

Reinvention & Reinterpretation
Remixes give artists the chance to reinterpret music through their own lens. A sad ballad becomes a dancefloor anthem. A stripped-down groove is rebuilt with lush synths or dubby echoes. The best remixes don’t just replicate—they reimagine. They find something hidden in the original and bring it to the surface.

Genre-Bending Magic
One of my favourite things about remixes is how they allow genres to talk to each other. A reggae artist gets the Afrobeats treatment. A soul track is flipped into lo-fi hip-hop. Boundaries get blurred, and suddenly you’re hearing the essence of a song in a totally new context. It’s musical therapy for anyone bored of the predictable.

 DJs’ Secret Weapon
Let’s be real—DJs live for a good remix. It can extend a set, deepen a vibe, or rescue a dancefloor. A clever remix can keep a crowd locked in while giving the DJ space to be creative. It’s not just about playing the hits—it’s about how you flip them.

Cultural Continuity
In Black musical traditions especially, remixing is part of the culture. From sound system culture in Jamaica, to hip-hop’s roots in sampling and re-editing, to house music’s endless versions and reworks—it’s all about reinterpretation. A remix is a way of keeping music communal and evolving. It’s call and response across time.

So yes—I love a remix. Because a remix says: this story isn’t over yet.

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