Iconic Remixes That Reshaped Music

Explore how remixes have transformed original tracks, sometimes surpassing them in popularity or defining new sounds and launching careers.

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1. Remixes That Outshone Their Originals: Many remixes have become more famous than their original versions, such as DNA's remix of Suzanne Vega's 'Tom's Diner,' which became a global top 10 hit, and Cedric Gervais's remix of Lana Del Rey's 'Summertime Sadness.'
2. Remixes That Launched Major Careers: Remixes can be career-defining, as seen with Skrillex's remix of Benny Benassi's 'Cinema,' which significantly contributed to his rise as a dubstep superstar, and Seeb's tropical house remix of Mike Posner's 'I Took a Pill in Ibiza,' which became a global best-seller.
3. Genre-Defining Remixes of the Past Decade: Remixes have redefined genres, such as New Order's 'True Faith' remix by Shep Pettibone, which added new elements and a distinct sound, and the evolution of dub music in the 70s by producers like King Tubby and Lee 'Scratch' Perry, who created stripped-down instrumental 'versions.'

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