Remix

A remix is an alternative mix of a song, usually radically different to the original, and sometimes incorporating elements of dance music. Often used to create an alternate version of a song for playing in nightclubs[?].

In addition to dance remixes, many R&B, pop, and rap artists use remixes and alternate versions of songs and "featured" guest stars, in order to give them new life, or to make them a hit if they're failing.

List of Popular Remixes:

• Busta Rhymes - "Make It Clap" (featuring Sean Paul)
• Busta Rhymes - "Pass The Courvoissier" (Part II) (featuring P. Diddy and Pharrell[?])
• Destiny's Child - "Survivor" (featuring Da Brat)
• Lil Kim - "Not Tonight (Ladies Night)" (featuring Angie Martinez[?], Da Brat, Left Eye[?], and Missy Elliott)
• Mariah Carey - "Heartbreaker" (featuring Da Brat & Missy Elliott)
• Mariah Carey - "Thank God I Found You/Make It Last Forever" (featuring Joe[?] & Nas)

See an excellent history of the remix at: http://slate.msn.com/id/2068368/