15 Remixes That Are Better Than The Original: House Music Edition, Volume 1 – Magnetic Magazine

Connor Phillips • Dec 16, 2023
While it is tough to create new music with high-level production, the art of remixing can be just as challenging. In this brand-new series, Magnetic Magazine aims to spotlight a broad spectrum of talented artists who miraculously could remix an already great track into something better.
Kicking off the first edition is 15 remixes consisting of all types of house music. From flipping dubstep into the bass house and brostep to emotional deep house tunes and groovy tech house edits, this list hits every mood and energy level that a house lover could ask for.
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“Lick It” was a massive club tune when it first dropped, and Valentino Khan’s original version has an outstanding buildup that really draws in the listener. In both the remix and the original, the promiscuous lyrics are the focal point, as the instrumental helps build the surrounding atmosphere. Noizu’s remix boasts a chorus and drop that is a bit tech-ier and more digestible, especially in a live setting.

This is actually one where the original and remix are dead even, both catered towards specific vibes and executed perfectly. Mercer linked up with soulful vocalist Ron Carrol on the initial track that is heavily influenced by the disco era and primed for Club Space sunrises. Malaa’s remix is very raw and underground, reflecting an energy fit to have a crowd roaring at peak hours.

In Zomboy fashion, the original is a mid-2010s dubstep banger designed to wreak havoc at festivals and raves. Showcasing his innovative set of production skills, Ghastly transformed “Lights Out” into an emphatic bass house-dubstep hybrid. While it is less authentic to the genre at hand, there are still house elements woven throughout.

Go Freek’s “We Can Ride” is paced at a slow-tempo and more for casual listening if that is the type of sound or style you are into. Dom Dolla’s remix of the song is a deep future house take on the original. It sounds more polished and refined, adding a simplistic yet riveting house bassline to the mix.

Like the last track in the tempo change from the original to the remix, Croatia Squad’s “Glitches” is a steady 123 BPM. Keeping vital components, such as the vocals cuts and layers of horns, Yvvan Back brings up the speed to 126 BPM. He not only turns the original into a solid pick for club-play, but adds in more percussion and groovy sounds.
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Torren Foot’s “Løve Me” was built for the club. It encompasses crisp snares and grimey bass rolls. However, Tom Budin’s remix may have proved that the lyrics are more aligned with a deep house vibe. His rendition slows down the tracks and infuses chords with more color and depth. The piano progression at around two minutes is definitely a highlight.

The original “Charlie’s Angels” theme song will always be an iconic song for the world of TV and movies. While some producers might have chosen to strip down its parts to make something new, Black Caviar made the right decision by retaining the OG track in nearly its entirety. The main additions are a disco-fueled bassline and increased BPM, with the result being a nostalgic dance-floor heater.
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Sage The Gemini and Iamsu!’s “Gas Pedal” was a hit when it first dropped, racking up over 240 million streams on Spotify alone. By now, most listeners, especially in the electronic music space, likely view the song as outdated for their taste. Luckily, South African house technician Kyle Watson has flipped the original into a thrilling late-night club track.
This remix gained a lot of exposure when Watson posted clips of him playing it at Coachella 2023 back in April. The crowd reactions from his signature-styled drop led to excitement for the IDs release across the house community. After a couple of weeks of building the anticipation, Watson dropped the official remix of “Gas Pedal” and it clearly did not disappoint.

Both tunes are must-adds to your library, but Mandal & Forbes remix accomplishes an echoing of “my mind” that the original lacks. Phillip George and Saint Raymond’s release is progressive in nature with soft textures, dominant vocal sections, and an uplifting bassline that fades in and out. Mandal & Forbes expertly balance the gifted lyrics from the original but switch out the progressive vibe or one backed by tech house and deep house.
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This is another tough one, where neither the original and remix cannot be distinguished as better, due to both being so catchy in their respective spaces. B Young’s soothing vocals and blend of hip-hop and R&B are undeniably infectious. Meanwhile, Shift K3Y reinvents “Jumanji” to hit a whole different demographic. The melting pot of bells, drums (mainly snares and claps), droning effects on the buildup, and stellar vocals merge to make this a premiere house hit. 

Roberto Surace is a wizard when it comes to making catchy anthems that are minimal in sound design yet extremely groovy. This is proved by the original version of “Joys”, which samples The S.O.S. Band and Alexander O’Neal’s “The Finest”.
A selection of the best artists came together to make edits for the remix compilation, including SOSA, Paco Osuna, and Nic Faniciulli. Arguably, the two top remixes are Purple Disco Machine’s, with a chiller, more funky vibe, and OFFAIAH’s remix, boasting an electrifying tech house beat.

Far from the only high-level producer with a great sampling skill set, Roberto is joined by the likes of Crazibiza, Alemany, Frank Caro, who took Judy Clay and William Bell’s “Private Number” and turned it into an Ibiza classic. While they sound pretty similar to one another, Charles J adds just a bit more energy and excitement to his remix.

Turning the tables, it’s time for a Crazibiza remix that doubles down the hype of the original. Before diving into the remix, it is important to note that Jude & Frank dropped a refined 2k23 version of their original that hits much harder. Embodying a cross-breed of Latin and tech house, Crazibiza’s edit does a great job of bringing out the saxophone and putting more emphasis on driving percussion throughout.

This track’s original version is intriguing and has a vibe for headphones or a car ride, but the remix has a few upgrades, purely for a dirty house tune that screams Dirtybird (despite being Fool’s Gold Records). In rrotik’s rendition, the buildup locks in its audience and the proceeding drop will catch them off guard.

“Blue Monday” by New Order is one of those iconic classics everyone immediately knows, whether just hearing the instrumental or the vocals. Roger That samples this masterpiece, forging a techy, underground heater, full of experimental builds and a drop that still slaps five years later.
What makes Endor’s remix of this one-of-a-kind is that he surprisingly brings back undertones of the original “Blue Monday” instrumental, obviously utilizing the famous vocals as well. He then combines this with pieces of Roger That’s version, and tosses in new vocal chops and effects for a timeless house remix.
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