Solomun has released his official remix of “Notorious Thugs,” The Notorious B.I.G.’s classic collaboration with Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, out now via Atlantic Records. Official remixes of B.I.G.’s catalog are rare, making this release a notable addition to a very short list of authorized reworks. Previous examples include Razor-N-Go’s 1997 club rework of “Mo Money Mo Problems” and Matoma’s 2015 tropical house interpretation of “Old Thing Back.” Each took the original material in a different direction, and Solomun brings another distinct approach to the legacy of one of hip hop’s most influential artists.
On paper, the pairing might seem unexpected. Solomun’s melodic, house-rooted production meets one of hip hop’s most recognizable records, but the connection makes more sense when considering his musical beginnings. Before moving into electronic music, Solomun spent his teenage years DJing hip hop and R&B. That background comes through in a remix that gives the original vocals room to breathe, carefully building around them rather than competing with their presence.
Released on The Notorious B.I.G.’s 1997 album Life After Death, “Notorious Thugs” brought together the Brooklyn rapper and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, one of hip hop’s most distinctive vocal groups. The track became a fan favorite for its rapid-fire flows and the rare chemistry between two of the era’s defining acts. Nearly three decades later, it continues to reach new listeners, and Solomun’s rework introduces the record to a different dancefloor setting without losing sight of what made the original endure.
The remix has already found its place in Solomun’s sets ahead of its official release, appearing throughout a busy 2026 run. It arrives just weeks after the conclusion of the 12th season of his Solomun +1 residency at Pacha Ibiza and the release of “DANGER DANGER,” his collaboration with Dom Dolla and Skepta.
Among the stops where he has played the rework are his sold-out shows at Alexandra Palace in London, his performance at Königsplatz in Munich, his Paris debut at the Hippodrome de Vincennes, and his appearance at Parque Fundidora in Monterrey. The track also featured during both of his New York shows at Fulton Fishmarket and Pacha NYC.
“Notorious Thugs (Solomun Remix)” is out now on all streaming platforms via Atlantic Records, in partnership with the Estate of Christopher Wallace, administered by Faith Evans.
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