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Charli XCX featuring Rita Ora “Doing It” (A.C. Cook Remix)

I listened to this A.G. Cook remix of this Charli XCX song before I ever heard the original mix, and going back to that proper version is horrible for me now because it just sounds so slow and lethargic. Cook’s mix keeps the structure of the song almost exactly the same – it’s a fantastically well-written pop tune – but speeds it all up to the manic tempo and childlike timbre of PC Music. I think this really unlocks the song, and emphasizes all the best hooks whereas the original downplays everything. I realize that this is maybe the pop music equivalent of dousing a dish with hot sauce, but I am also a person who will pour hot sauce on most things.

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