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Now, over a decade later, the Belgian duo Rose Caviar has breathed fresh life into this legendary anthem, proving that some “Antidotes” are timeless.

But Jayceeoh and Know Good saw a different potential for the track. By shifting the tempo and leaning into the “2-step” swing, they’ve turned a mid-tempo stroll into a high-speed chase.

The original track, “WGFT” (which stands for the bold refrain “We Gettin’ F*ed Tonight”), was already a cross-continental powerhouse. It paired Gunna’s signature “wavy” flow with Burna Boy’s “African Giant” charisma. But where the original felt dark, seductive, and heavy on the bass, Smiley’s Ibiza Sunset Remix breathes fresh, golden-hour air into the production.

This remix is a perfect example of why the “remix” as an art form still matters. It’s not just about adding a new drum loop; it’s about re-contextualizing a familiar voice. If you love the lyrical wit of Weezy but want a sound that fits a more introspective, late-night vibe, this is your track.

In this bootleg, Vancouver’s own BRUKOUT[ca] takes the DNA of the original and injects it with a heavy shot of adrenaline.

Whether you’re a long-time fan of the “Saber, Stray, and Halogenix” era or you’ve joined the ride more recently, this remix is a reminder that Ivy Lab remains at the absolute forefront of the beat scene.

At its core, “Where U Going Mama” is a genre-bending experiment. It takes the soulful, vintage DNA of old-school rhythm and blues and drags it through a modern, electronic filter.

Remixing a song as massive as “Where Have You Been” is a risk—the original has over a billion streams and is practically “dance royalty.” However, Desren and Odin avoid the trap of simply putting a new drum beat over the old song. Instead, they “flip” it by chopping the vocals and building an entirely new soundscape.

What makes this remix so effective is the contrast. You have the ethereal, almost ghostly vocals of nate band floating above a foundation of earth-shattering bass. It creates a “push and pull” dynamic—the human element of the lyrics struggling to stay afloat amidst a sea of digital grit.