As we enter 2025, the globally recognized duo Blasterjaxx has teamed up with Kickbait and CERES to deliver an electrifying remix of XXXTentacion’s classic 2018 track “Changes.” This collaboration infuses the original with a vibrant, club-ready energy, transforming the emotional hit into a dancefloor anthem. With its infectious hyper rave vibes, catchy melodic hooks, and enticing pitched-up vocals, this track is set to ignite dance floors worldwide. The release showcases a nostalgic blast from the past, merging old-school sounds with modern production, now available on Maxximize Records.
Blasterjaxx has established itself as a pioneering force in the dance music scene, known for crafting high-energy tracks filled with epic melodies and massive drops. This Dutch duo, regulars on the DJMAG Top 100 and winners of the IDMA Award, has achieved double platinum status and consistently pleases crowds with hits like “Fuego” (with Timmy Trumpet and Zafrir), “Superman” (a collaboration with Armin van Buuren), and their 2024 New Year’s Eve anthem “Time To Say Goodbye” (alongside Timmy Trumpet).
In this new release, they collaborate with the rising talent Kickbait, who is still riding the wave of the successful Alok and CERES track “BLACK WIDOW.” The German DJ/producer has quickly become a force in contemporary festival music, known for his ability to blend bass-heavy drops with intricate melodies and high-energy rhythms. Influenced by genres such as trap, dubstep, and future bass, Kickbait’s previous tracks, including “Don’t Want No Scrubs” (with Charming Horses), “Whatcha Say” (with LIZOT and Sonny Wern), and last year’s collaboration “Iris” with Timmy Trumpet, have established him as a fresh talent ready to take the next step with this highly anticipated release.
“Changes” features the talented CERES, a Brazilian singer/DJ who made waves in 2023 with the hit “LET’S GET FKD UP” alongside Alok, followed by more successful releases like “Lose Control” and “Hear What I Say,” a collaboration with Kickbait.
Together, they have revitalized the iconic 2018 track “Changes” by the late rapper XXXTentacion. Originally a gentle, piano-driven song with over a billion Spotify streams, this new version allows CERES to deliver her emotional vocals with a distinctive flair, incorporating punchy and rhythmic elements.
Blasterjaxx and Kickbait skillfully support these captivating vocal hooks with an energetic beat that harkens back to the golden age of 90s vocal house. Warm synths enhance the delicate melody, while the rhythm shifts into dynamic broken beats, leading to comforting piano chords and an exhilarating hyper rave drop designed to captivate any dance music enthusiast. Once again, Blasterjaxx showcases the best of contemporary electronic music, merging Kickbait’s vibrant energy with CERES’ emotional depth to create a new dance floor gem. If the original version of “Changes” ignited passion, this fresh rendition is poised to set the dance floor ablaze.
