these remix has not only matched the
original they played their way far
beyond welcome to watchmojo.com and
today we’ll be counting down our picks
for the top 10 pop song remixes for this
list we are not simply looking for cover
songs or live one offs instead we will
be focusing on only instances where the
song has been aggressively reworked or
interpreted from its original form
sex clubs watching Frankie babe
number 10 stay high habits remix tuflow
featuring hippie sabotage with nearly
300 million views on YouTube almost
double that of the original mix this
remix was responsible for putting the
brotherly duo hippie sabotage on the map
it streamlines the vocals from the
original and gives it a slightly more
upbeat feel so that this tune about drug
used to forget a failed relationship is
given a wholly fresh sound the remix
found more success worldwide but toe
blow is mesmerizing vocals remain key to
its success
yeah you never said a word you didn’t
send me no letter number nine prayer in
C Robin Schulz remix Lily wooden the
prick and Robin Schulz
before Robin Schulz got his hands on the
track it was a fairly unknown single on
the French Israeli folk pop duo’s album
invincible friends it’s hard to believe
that it took four years for anyone to
remix such a catchy tune as it works
perfectly as a huge dance anthem and
when will be no more don’t think
number one hit across Europe it dwarfed
the success of the original while the
remix was well-received
Schultz’s original sale price of zero
dollars failed to impress wag room music
the group who actually held the
copyright for the song yeah well no just
be silenced and one life will be over
don’t thank you forgive you I had away
Oh
number eight lights Bassnectar remix
ellie goulding
it is fitting that a DJ so famous for
his light shows during his live
performances would give his take on a
song called lights
he takes Goulding’s ethereal vocals and
adds a heavier dubstep sound for an
interesting contrast that gives a new
angle to the reasonably successful
single
this rendition was the highlight of
Goulding’s remix EPS and strengthen bass
nectars reputation as a household name
in the electronic music scene
number seven sun is shining radio deluxe
edit Bob Marley versus funk star deluxe
the first song to receive official
clearance from the Marley estate so that
a remix could be made turned out to be
one that would have quite a significant
effect on the music world it was cited
as an important release in the reggae
fusion genre after its release at the
end of the 20th century
mixing reggae with elements of
electronica and house music the remix
charted well throughout Europe and even
topped Canadian and US dance charts
while giving a great service to the late
reggae legend
number six fantasy bad boy remix Mariah
Carey featuring ODB perhaps the Ramos
that has left the greatest influence on
the music that followed as critics have
discussed how the collaboration with ol
Dirty Bastard assured in the era of the
R&B hip hop crossover a Mariah go back
fantasy hi like wow it was originally
thought to be a risk by our label as
they believed the departure from her
usual style would jeopardize the success
of her album their worries were
unfounded as the track became possibly
the most important song of Carey’s
illustrious career
got my red dress tonight dancing in the
dark and my number five summertime
sadness remix Lana Del Rey vs. Cedric
Gervais
the song rapidly gains popularity as
radio DJs around the world particularly
Pete Tong added it to their playlist
the remix came from a place of pure
musical integrity as Gervais has stated
he wasn’t worried about the money that
the track could potentially make
touching the top ends of charts around
the globe it is amazing to believe that
Delray’s labels in the US and UK
initially wanted nothing to do with the
remix
in this conversation a little more
action number four a little less
conversation jxl radio edit remix Elvis
Presley vs. jxl
this electronic mix gave Elvis a deeper
voice and added a funk beat to drag the
track firmly into the 21st century
the song was featured in Nikes
advertising for the 2002 FIFA World Cup
and was subsequently released as a
single that reached number one in over
20 countries the King’s smooth vocals
and the big beat felt like a match made
in heaven
no wonder the track essentially became a
phenomenon transcending time and genre
Oh
number three apologize Timberland remix
Timbaland featuring OneRepublic
apparently when Republic’s music is
ideal for reimagining as a less OHS if I
lose myself demonstrates Timbaland left
such a mark on apologized that the track
pretty much became his own as radio
outlets began announcing the song as
Timbaland presents One Republic
the remix added a number of new elements
including fresh vocals and a line of
percussion to turn it into a genuine R&B
single the remix went four times
platinum in the US adding to the
considerable success of the original
number two cinema Skrillex remix Benny
Benassi featuring Gary go Skrillex has a
knack for top-notch pop remixes LaRue
and Avicii will testify to that a series
of remixes made up the EP for the track
but Skrillex dubstep influenced work not
only was the best on the EP but became a
hit in its own right it remained in the
US iTunes dance top ten for over six
months and picked up a Grammy Award for
best remixed recording
in addition to achieving critical
acclaim and featured in launch promos
for WWE and also in the racing video
game Forza horizon before our top pick
plays its way into your brain let’s take
a look at some honorable mentions
so Legion wave after way
Oh
number one silence
DJ tiesto in search of sunrise remix
delirium the original is considered one
of the greatest transforms ever and the
remix has been voted by Mixmag readers
as the 12th greatest dance record of all
time it’s a testament to the original
track that a remix can be so successful
as Tiesto adds a more upbeat tempo that
made it a hugely popular tune in clubs
around the world
Tiesto is a master of his art and this
entrancing track will stick with you for
long after it finishes so do you agree
with our list what is your favorite
dance song remix for more fist-pumping
top 10 published daily be sure to
subscribe to watchmojo.com
original they played their way far
beyond welcome to watchmojo.com and
today we’ll be counting down our picks
for the top 10 pop song remixes for this
list we are not simply looking for cover
songs or live one offs instead we will
be focusing on only instances where the
song has been aggressively reworked or
interpreted from its original form
sex clubs watching Frankie babe
number 10 stay high habits remix tuflow
featuring hippie sabotage with nearly
300 million views on YouTube almost
double that of the original mix this
remix was responsible for putting the
brotherly duo hippie sabotage on the map
it streamlines the vocals from the
original and gives it a slightly more
upbeat feel so that this tune about drug
used to forget a failed relationship is
given a wholly fresh sound the remix
found more success worldwide but toe
blow is mesmerizing vocals remain key to
its success
yeah you never said a word you didn’t
send me no letter number nine prayer in
C Robin Schulz remix Lily wooden the
prick and Robin Schulz
before Robin Schulz got his hands on the
track it was a fairly unknown single on
the French Israeli folk pop duo’s album
invincible friends it’s hard to believe
that it took four years for anyone to
remix such a catchy tune as it works
perfectly as a huge dance anthem and
when will be no more don’t think
number one hit across Europe it dwarfed
the success of the original while the
remix was well-received
Schultz’s original sale price of zero
dollars failed to impress wag room music
the group who actually held the
copyright for the song yeah well no just
be silenced and one life will be over
don’t thank you forgive you I had away
Oh
number eight lights Bassnectar remix
ellie goulding
it is fitting that a DJ so famous for
his light shows during his live
performances would give his take on a
song called lights
he takes Goulding’s ethereal vocals and
adds a heavier dubstep sound for an
interesting contrast that gives a new
angle to the reasonably successful
single
this rendition was the highlight of
Goulding’s remix EPS and strengthen bass
nectars reputation as a household name
in the electronic music scene
number seven sun is shining radio deluxe
edit Bob Marley versus funk star deluxe
the first song to receive official
clearance from the Marley estate so that
a remix could be made turned out to be
one that would have quite a significant
effect on the music world it was cited
as an important release in the reggae
fusion genre after its release at the
end of the 20th century
mixing reggae with elements of
electronica and house music the remix
charted well throughout Europe and even
topped Canadian and US dance charts
while giving a great service to the late
reggae legend
number six fantasy bad boy remix Mariah
Carey featuring ODB perhaps the Ramos
that has left the greatest influence on
the music that followed as critics have
discussed how the collaboration with ol
Dirty Bastard assured in the era of the
R&B hip hop crossover a Mariah go back
fantasy hi like wow it was originally
thought to be a risk by our label as
they believed the departure from her
usual style would jeopardize the success
of her album their worries were
unfounded as the track became possibly
the most important song of Carey’s
illustrious career
got my red dress tonight dancing in the
dark and my number five summertime
sadness remix Lana Del Rey vs. Cedric
Gervais
the song rapidly gains popularity as
radio DJs around the world particularly
Pete Tong added it to their playlist
the remix came from a place of pure
musical integrity as Gervais has stated
he wasn’t worried about the money that
the track could potentially make
touching the top ends of charts around
the globe it is amazing to believe that
Delray’s labels in the US and UK
initially wanted nothing to do with the
remix
in this conversation a little more
action number four a little less
conversation jxl radio edit remix Elvis
Presley vs. jxl
this electronic mix gave Elvis a deeper
voice and added a funk beat to drag the
track firmly into the 21st century
the song was featured in Nikes
advertising for the 2002 FIFA World Cup
and was subsequently released as a
single that reached number one in over
20 countries the King’s smooth vocals
and the big beat felt like a match made
in heaven
no wonder the track essentially became a
phenomenon transcending time and genre
Oh
number three apologize Timberland remix
Timbaland featuring OneRepublic
apparently when Republic’s music is
ideal for reimagining as a less OHS if I
lose myself demonstrates Timbaland left
such a mark on apologized that the track
pretty much became his own as radio
outlets began announcing the song as
Timbaland presents One Republic
the remix added a number of new elements
including fresh vocals and a line of
percussion to turn it into a genuine R&B
single the remix went four times
platinum in the US adding to the
considerable success of the original
number two cinema Skrillex remix Benny
Benassi featuring Gary go Skrillex has a
knack for top-notch pop remixes LaRue
and Avicii will testify to that a series
of remixes made up the EP for the track
but Skrillex dubstep influenced work not
only was the best on the EP but became a
hit in its own right it remained in the
US iTunes dance top ten for over six
months and picked up a Grammy Award for
best remixed recording
in addition to achieving critical
acclaim and featured in launch promos
for WWE and also in the racing video
game Forza horizon before our top pick
plays its way into your brain let’s take
a look at some honorable mentions
so Legion wave after way
Oh
number one silence
DJ tiesto in search of sunrise remix
delirium the original is considered one
of the greatest transforms ever and the
remix has been voted by Mixmag readers
as the 12th greatest dance record of all
time it’s a testament to the original
track that a remix can be so successful
as Tiesto adds a more upbeat tempo that
made it a hugely popular tune in clubs
around the world
Tiesto is a master of his art and this
entrancing track will stick with you for
long after it finishes so do you agree
with our list what is your favorite
dance song remix for more fist-pumping
top 10 published daily be sure to
subscribe to watchmojo.com
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