The Grammy of remixed recording (non-classic) is a hard-to-predict category, with lesser-known names edging out with giants of the yearly touring DJ world among the nominees.
But the space has gained increasing importance in recent years, as now remixes like SAINt JHN’s Emanbeck’s “Roses” can generate billions of streams globally. The Kazakh DJ won the Grammy remix recording two years ago for “Roses” and may find himself nominated again in 2023 for his touching work on Dua Lipa’s “Love Again”.
So which DJ might emerge as a contender in February? Look for the buzzing DJ John Summit’s name to likely be in the proverbial mix of a hypnotic remix of Kx5’s Escape, or perhaps find himself a candidate as artist via SOFI TUKKER & John Summit’s Sun Came Up (Claptone Remix).
Other possibilities: A Purple Disco Machine’s upbeat remix of Lizzo’s song “About Damn Time,” or one of the new remixes from Madonna’s remix album (more than 20 songs from her “Last Enough Love” album, released in August, officially released for the first time) , or debuting commercially/digitally over the summer).
Sickick’s review of Madonna’s Frozen was submitted to the category. This, along with Acraze’s “Do It o It”, was among several popular remixes that amassed huge numbers on social media and streaming services. But the jury is still out on TikTok-fuelled songs, which, in the Recording Academy’s case, means the panel, unlike all Grammy members, will have the final vote.
There are still many surprises in this space. In 2021, Linkin Park co-founder Mike Shinoda won for a remix of Deftones’ song Passenger. The rocker pairing proved an unexpected win over what was usually a heavy race.
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