Issa knife when one’s top 5 remixes are not the top 5. The success of Charli XCX’s album “brat” and the cultural wave it sparked last summer left the internet divided – especially when it came to the remixes and their impact on the album’s legacy. Some remixes elevated the originals, while others sparked debate among fans. Here’s a look at the five standout remixes that made the biggest impact.
#5 – “Club Classics” (feat. Bb Trickz)
The “Club Classics” remix was completely flipped on its head. The new intro and structural changes made it feel like an entirely new song. It’s fast, it is upbeat, it is edgy—and adding Bb Trickz with a Spanish rap verse was insane. Trickz’ verse was unserious but too good; the catchy rap flow and the remixed instrumental made the song sound more extreme and unique compared to its predecessor. Many people disliked the addition of “365” at the end, but, as the song itself declares, “365” is now a club classic. Bb Trickz was one of the strongest features on the album.
#4 “Girl, So Confusing” (feat. Lorde)
The song was so good that the girl it was about hopped onto the remix. Lorde and Charli’s relationship has been rocky for over a decade, a long-standing feud that remained unresolved—until summer 2024. When “brat”, Charli XCX’s sixth studio album, was released, “Girl, So Confusing,” a song dedicated to Lorde, went viral. The track explores the struggle of being in the limelight and how the music industry can manipulate friendships. When Lorde received the song from Charli herself, she soon sent back her response—thus, the remix was born.
#3 “Everything Is Romantic” (feat. Caroline Polachek)
The change in layout and production from the original version was surprising yet delightful. In the first rendition, Charli conveys how the world can be viewed more positively by seeing mundane or even intimidating things through a romantic lens. However, in the remix, she and Polachek shift the perspective, exploring how difficult it can be to maintain that outlook when the world feels draining and set against you. Beyond the fresh, dynamic sound, Polachek’s signature vocal flips add a whimsical and ethereal touch to the track.
#2 “B2B” (feat. Tinashe)
Now everybody wants what they got. “B2B” was already an energetic, feel-good track, but adding Tinashe was a game-changer. Her playful lyricism, combined with the remixed production, made it one of the most vibrant songs on the album. Charli and Tinashe collaborating on “B2B” was unexpected, but their styles blended effortlessly. Both artists have faced criticism and doubters throughout their careers, making “B2B” feel like an anthem of self-confidence – a track to boost one’s inner diva. Let’s go back to the remix album and listen to it again.
#1 “365” (feat. Shygirl)
Shygirl, already a talented producer and songwriter, was the best addition to the album. Her musical styles and Charli’s are both unique and experimental, so when they teamed up, the result was bound to be something exciting. “365” was already a fan favorite when “brat” dropped in June, but when news broke of an entire remix album featuring artists like Shygirl, the hype only grew. Now, “365” is heavier, darker, and more rave-like – short, sweet, and completely transformed. It was one of the most remixed tracks on the album—and the best.
