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4 Remixes From the 2000s That Were Somehow Better Than the Originals

Somehow, these remixes from the 2000s eclipsed the original tracks and became the most well-known versions.

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Sometimes, a remix can totally eclipse the original version. Often, better beats, new features, or a stronger flow can make a remix outperform the original. That is how these four remixes of the 2000s turned out better than the original tracks.

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OneRepublic’s debut single from their debut album became a huge hit after producer Timbaland remixed the track. The first version was released as a single on April 30, 2006. One year later, Timbaland released his remix on his second studio album, Shock Value. This remix was released as a single on September 11, 2007. It soared to No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 1 on the........

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