10 Remixes That Made You Forget the Original
Part one was cool, but part two was better.
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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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