Zedd and Alessia Cara‘s explosive single “Stay” isn’t going anywhere — no pun intended. The track has kept a steady post on the Billboard Hot 100 since its drop in February, snatching the No. 1 spot for Hot Dance/Electronic streaming songs.
Considering the song is still seeing success four months later, it’s no surprise that the remix world has taken note. In fact, the original duo this month released a set of official remixes featuring the likes of Jonas Blue and Petit Biscuit.
But there’s a seemingly endless stream of bootleg remixes taking over the internet, too. Billboard Dance scoured the web for the 9 best.
Zedd, Alessia Cara – “Stay” (Jonas Blue Remix)
The track’s original buzzy, bopping beat gets a smoothed-out remix courtesy of Jonas Blue’s rework. He retains its pop punch that made the hook so sticky in the first place, but takes a detour after the drop with a pounding, brassy sound that’s hard to resist dancing to.
Zedd, Alessia Cara – “Stay” (Tritonal Remix)
Tritonal‘s official rework kicks off with a toned-down intro. You’ll hear a dose of marimba and soft piano chords that take the song’s thumping beat down a notch, allowing Cara’s sparkling vocals to come in crystal clear. But catch your breath while you can as the drop transforms the track into a swerving beast.
Zedd, Alessia Cara – “Stay” (Petit Biscuit Remix)
In maybe the furthest deviation from the original yet, Petit Biscuit‘s rendition takes “Stay” from dance floor heavy-hitter to coffee shop vibe. The remix pairs a playful piano melody with a soft shake of maracas, resulting in a feel-good jam that replaces all the sharp edges of the original track with a smoother groove.
Zedd, Alessia Cara – “Stay” (Lophiile Remix)
Lophiile puts “Stay” in slo-mo to the tune of finger-snaps and a choir-like hum. The drop nearly ditches the original beat completely, interspersing vocal clips with drum kicks and jerks of guitar in a collage of noise.
Zedd, Alessia Cara – “Stay” (UPLINK & MAGNÜS Remix)
Turn up the volume for this inventive reimagination, which connects short clips of Cara’s vocals to create an entirely new beat. It’s a refreshing take on the track’s now widely-known chorus — just don’t be surprised if you can’t get this one out of your head either.
Zedd, Alessia Cara – “Stay” (OXILO Remix)
This versatile “Stay” remix has your Friday night covered — and your Sunday afternoon. The dynamic rework blends futuristic clamor and stark piano chords, resulting in a sound that’s as upbeat and danceable as it is fit for a night in.
Zedd, Alessia Cara – “Stay” (Midnight Kids Remix)
If you can’t decide what you feel like listening to, this might be the perfect track. Things start out bright and sunny in this Midnight Kids “Stay” remix, but take a sinister turn around 40 seconds in when the beat gets deliciously dark. It’s a mood swing of a ride throughout, trading between soft, glimmering chords on one hand and a rumbling, deep bass line on the other.
Zedd, Alessia Cara – “Stay” (Felix Cartal Remix)
Melodic house enters the equation in this bubbly remix from Felix Cartal, which features a rolling marimba beat beneath a sped-up, pitch-shifted version of Cara’s vocals.
Zedd, Alessia Cara – “Stay (WildVibes Remix)”
Time to break out the glow-sticks. Prepare for some robust big room synths that can thrive on any dance main stage.