Prince Ramin Releases Fire Deadmau5 Remix
There are few, far and wide, more polarizing characters in the electronic dance music realm than the notorious, ‘IDGAF’, Deadmau5. His legendary status as a producer and overall artist (remember that he visualizes and renders everything from sound designs in his productions to the album art) are only preceded by his explosive and witty personality.
Recently, he ran a remix contest for his song ‘Let Go’, a technical work of art, per usual. With literally thousands of productions flowing into his inbox, Joel himself hand selected a winning few based on audio makeup and overall production talent. From a man that seems nearly impossible to please, he tweeted out the track below, remixed by a producer called Prince Ramin.
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The raw originality described as “Future House”, really doesn’t do this tight production justice when listening to its riffs. Here at EDMsauce, we really look for originality in remixes while keeping the base track just recognizable enough to realize who is being remixed. The overall sound designs in this production are an obvious ode to Deadmau5 himself, but break in such a way it gives Prince Ramin his character.
Take a listen to this banger below and let us know what you think in the comments section below!
Editor’s note
The original embedded track could not be reliably re-located to a confirmed official source, so the embed has been omitted rather than risk linking a fake or unrelated file.
Deadmau5’s Remix Contests Have Launched Real Careers
The “Let Go” contest was part of a bigger trend of deadmau5 using Splice to source and platform remix talent directly from his own fanbase, stem packs and all, rather than going through a label-run contest platform. He’s run several of these contests over the years, and they’ve become a legitimate way for unsigned or lesser-known producers to get direct visibility from one of the most influential names in the genre. Getting hand-picked by Joel himself out of thousands of submissions is a real co-sign, especially given how famously particular he is about production quality and originality.
Why Remix Contests Matter For Up-And-Coming Producers
For producers without a label pushing their name, a remix contest win from an artist like deadmau5 can be one of the fastest ways to get in front of a massive audience overnight. It’s a much more merit-based path than waiting for A&R attention, since the judging comes straight from the artist whose fanbase you’re trying to reach. Contests like this one are part of why deadmau5 has remained such a respected figure among up-and-coming producers, even as his own public persona stays as blunt and unfiltered as ever.
