DJ Solomun has released an official remix of The Notorious B.I.G. and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's classic track Notorious Thugs, giving the 1997 hip hop hit a fresh house sound.
The dance music star's rework is out now via Atlantic Records, almost three decades after the original appeared on Biggie's 1997 album Life After Death. Although the pairing might seem unlikely, Solomun has said that hip hop was his first love, long before he became one of electronic music's most recognisable names.
A Fresh Take on a Hip Hop Classic
The remix brings his melodic, house-inspired sound to the much-loved track, while carefully working around the original vocals rather than overshadowing them. Notorious Thugs has remained a firm favourite with fans since its release, celebrated for its rapid-fire flows and the meeting of two distinctive acts: rap legend Biggie and Cleveland group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony.
Official reworks of Biggie's catalogue have been relatively rare, making Solomun's version a notable addition. Previous examples include Razor-N-Go's club rework of Mo Money Mo Problems in 1997 and Matoma's tropical house take on Old Thing Back in 2015.
Making Waves on Dancefloors
Solomun's remix has already been making waves on dancefloors ahead of its official release, featuring in sets during his busy 2026 touring schedule. Among the major dates where he has played it are his sold-out shows at London's Alexandra Palace, a performance at Munich's Königsplatz and his Paris debut at the Hippodrome de Vincennes.
He also brought the rework to audiences in Monterrey and New York, including performances at Fulton Fishmarket and Pacha NYC. The release follows a busy period for the DJ, who recently wrapped the 12th season of his Solomun +1 residency at Pacha Ibiza. It also comes just weeks after he teamed up with Dom Dolla and Skepta on the track DANGER DANGER.
A Career Built on Musical Crossovers
Solomun has spent more than two decades building his reputation in electronic music, performing at major festivals including Glastonbury and Coachella, as well as some of the world's best-known clubs. Born in what is now Bosnia to a Croatian family and raised in Hamburg, he began his musical journey with second-hand tapes and record-shop discoveries before establishing his own label, Diynamic Music.
His sound draws on house, techno and tech-house, often bringing together different eras and styles. The new remix is another example of his willingness to cross musical boundaries, while paying tribute to the hip hop that first inspired him. Notorious Thugs (Solomun Remix) is available now on streaming platforms through Atlantic Records, in partnership with the Estate of Christopher Wallace, administered by Faith Evans.
