10 Remixes That Made You Forget the Original

Part one was cool, but part two was better.

The Next Episode - Whoever invented the remix (Puff Daddy will always argue that he did...read all about that here), one thing remains true: remixes were meant to add a little kick to the original. Nowadays, artists tack on one to five rappers to their single without switching the song up. It works at times, but usually it’s skippable (unless it’s Andre 3000). In many cases, artists were unafraid to try a new beat and new lyrics and it paid off. Here’s a list of those brave souls who took a chance and watched their remixes become smash hits. — Janice Llamoca(Photos from left: Kevin Mazur/BET/Getty Images for BET, Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET, Ethan Miller/Getty Images for iHeartMedia)

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The Next Episode - Whoever invented the remix (Puff Daddy will always argue that he did...read all about that here), one thing remains true: remixes were meant to add a little kick to the original. Nowadays, artists tack on one to five rappers to their single without switching the song up. It works at times, but usually it’s skippable (unless it’s Andre 3000). In many cases, artists were unafraid to try a new beat and new lyrics and it paid off. Here’s a list of those brave souls who took a chance and watched their remixes become smash hits. — Janice Llamoca(Photos from left: Kevin Mazur/BET/Getty Images for BET, Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET, Ethan Miller/Getty Images for iHeartMedia)

R. Kelly – 'Ignition (Remix)' - I dare you to find someone who can sing "Ignition" without breaking into the remix. For that reason alone, this may just be the king of all remixes. (Photo: Mike Pont/Getty Images)

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R. Kelly – 'Ignition (Remix)' - I dare you to find someone who can sing "Ignition" without breaking into the remix. For that reason alone, this may just be the king of all remixes. (Photo: Mike Pont/Getty Images)

Jagged Edge Featuring Rev. Run of Run-D.M.C. – 'Let’s Get Married (So So Def Remix)' - Remixes were invented for the sole purpose of turning a ballad into a danceable hit about speeding up your nuptials.(Photo: Scott Wintrow/Getty Images)

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Jagged Edge Featuring Rev. Run of Run-D.M.C. – 'Let’s Get Married (So So Def Remix)' - Remixes were invented for the sole purpose of turning a ballad into a danceable hit about speeding up your nuptials.(Photo: Scott Wintrow/Getty Images)

J.Lo Featuring Ja Rule – 'I’m Real (Murder Remix)' - A completely different song from the original, the Murder Inc. remix of 'I'm Real' did what the original couldn’t and topped the Billboard Hot 100. (Photo: Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images)

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J.Lo Featuring Ja Rule – 'I’m Real (Murder Remix)' - A completely different song from the original, the Murder Inc. remix of 'I'm Real' did what the original couldn’t and topped the Billboard Hot 100. (Photo: Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images)

Mariah Carey Featuring Ol’ Dirty Bastard – 'Fantasy (Remix)' - ODB gave the remix the right amount of flames without changing up Mariah's melody. Plus, finish this line: "Me and Mariaaaaaahhhhh..." (Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

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Mariah Carey Featuring Ol’ Dirty Bastard – 'Fantasy (Remix)' - ODB gave the remix the right amount of flames without changing up Mariah's melody. Plus, finish this line: "Me and Mariaaaaaahhhhh..." (Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

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Beyoncé Featuring Nicki Minaj – 'Flawless (Remix)' - The original was already great, but add a verse from Nicki Minaj and a rap verse from Bey and it's...well, flawless. (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for TIDAL)

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Beyoncé Featuring Nicki Minaj – 'Flawless (Remix)' - The original was already great, but add a verse from Nicki Minaj and a rap verse from Bey and it's...well, flawless. (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for TIDAL)

Chris Brown Featuring Drake, T.I., Kanye West, Fabolous, Rick Ross and Andre 3000 – 'Deuces (Remix)' - Trading in Tyga and Kevin McCall for Drake, Kanye West, Rick Ross, T.I., Fabolous and Andre 3000? It was a win for Chris Brown and a lineup for anyone's fantasy rap league. (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Chris Brown Featuring Drake, T.I., Kanye West, Fabolous, Rick Ross and Andre 3000 – 'Deuces (Remix)' - Trading in Tyga and Kevin McCall for Drake, Kanye West, Rick Ross, T.I., Fabolous and Andre 3000? It was a win for Chris Brown and a lineup for anyone's fantasy rap league. (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

Destiny’s Child Featuring Wyclef Jean – 'No, No, No Part 2' - Sometimes you'll catch yourself wondering, “What happened to part one?” The original song was never pushed as a single (it lived on the Destiny's Child CD), but it exists without Wyclef. (Photo: Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images)

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Destiny’s Child Featuring Wyclef Jean – 'No, No, No Part 2' - Sometimes you'll catch yourself wondering, “What happened to part one?” The original song was never pushed as a single (it lived on the Destiny's Child CD), but it exists without Wyclef. (Photo: Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images)

Lil Wayne Featuring Kanye West – 'Lollipop (Remix)' - Kanye West made his Auto-Tune debut on this remix, and then went on to create a whole album in Auto-Tune. So really, let's all thank Lil Wayne for being a drawing board for 808s & Heartbreak. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Lil Wayne Featuring Kanye West – 'Lollipop (Remix)' - Kanye West made his Auto-Tune debut on this remix, and then went on to create a whole album in Auto-Tune. So really, let's all thank Lil Wayne for being a drawing board for 808s & Heartbreak. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

The Notorious B.I.G. Featuring Mary J. Blige and Faith Evans – 'One More Chance/Stay With Me (Remix)' - New lyrics, a new chorus and a different beat from the original helped Biggie launch this song onto the charts and into our hearts. (Photo: Chris Walter/WireImage)

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The Notorious B.I.G. Featuring Mary J. Blige and Faith Evans – 'One More Chance/Stay With Me (Remix)' - New lyrics, a new chorus and a different beat from the original helped Biggie launch this song onto the charts and into our hearts. (Photo: Chris Walter/WireImage)

Juicy J Featuring 2 Chainz and Lil Wayne – 'Bandz a Make Her Dance' - After adding 2 Chainz and Lil Wayne, the remix (aka the updated version) moved up from being a mixtape bonus track to making the actual album tracklist. It also went on to become a certified platinum hit. (Photo: Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images)

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Juicy J Featuring 2 Chainz and Lil Wayne – 'Bandz a Make Her Dance' - After adding 2 Chainz and Lil Wayne, the remix (aka the updated version) moved up from being a mixtape bonus track to making the actual album tracklist. It also went on to become a certified platinum hit. (Photo: Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images)