Who Invented the Remix? 10 of the Best Remixed Songs in Hip Hop & R&B

“Flava in Ya Ear Remix” by Craig Mack – featuring the Notorious BIG, LL Cool J, Busta Rhymes & Rampage

The beat to this song, continuously revamped and used by rappers and folks like Jennifer Lopez (*side-eye*) is masterful. It’s a mix of horns and an awesome drum kit topped by the clever rhymes of four distinct voices with even more distinct personalities. And don’t forget the banging bottles at the beginning and a Warriors inspired call to Bad Boy. With all this and more, “Flava in Ya Ear” the remix that is, starts in an epic manner and ends the same way. This one embarrasses its predecessor–no offense Craig! Every rapper says something classic (for example: “I get more butt than ash trays”), and to this day, you can bump this track, windows down, rhyming at the top of your lungs with no shame. It will be hot in any decade.

What remixes would you like to add to the list?