The original "Rather Be" by Clean Bandit featuring Jess Glynne was already a global phenomenon, winning the 2014 Grammy for . But when German DJ Robin Schulz stepped in to remix the track, he transformed the classical-infused house anthem into a laid-back, deep house staple that defined the "chill" era of electronic music. A New Sonic Identity
: The remix swaps the organic urgency of the original’s piano and strings for smoother, digital textures and a rhythmic bassline that "glides with crisp precision". Why It Works The original "Rather Be" by Clean Bandit featuring
Robin Schulz is a master of the "melodic remix," having achieved similar success with his takes on "Prayer in C" and "Waves". His treatment of "Rather Be" succeeded because it: The original "Rather Be" by Clean Bandit featuring
studiodiscography.com