"Not everyone can pull off a remix album, or wants to. They used to be almost perfunctory, sometimes existing solely because there was a notable name to monetize while waiting for the next grand artistic statement."
"By the 2010s, it was pop-star praxis to shit out a DJ-amenable variant of a hit; we heard plenty of inessential Justin Bieber, Rihanna, and Beyoncé offerings."
"Lady Gaga dropped 2021's great Chromatica companion album, Dawn of Chromatica, during the two-year pandemic wait for her tour, she made a case for the return of the pop holdover drop."
"Now in the mid-2020s, the pop remix album is not a stopgap or trinket but a steppingstone to wider renown."
Remix albums have transitioned from being simple cash grabs to essential tools for artists to engage with audiences. Initially, they served as a way to monetize notable names while waiting for new releases. However, by the 2010s, the quality of remix offerings declined as artists prioritized their brands. Lady Gaga's 2021 release, Dawn of Chromatica, marked a resurgence in the genre, showcasing the potential of remix albums to enhance an artist's legacy. In the mid-2020s, remix albums are now seen as vital for gaining wider recognition and maintaining audience interest.
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