TikTok’s Latest Obsession: The Wild 4 Non Blondes & Nicki Minaj Remix

## The Viral Mashup Phenomenon

Recently, an unexpected remix combining 4 Non Blondes’ hit “What’s Up?” and Nicki Minaj’s “Beez in the Trap” has captured the attention of TikTok users. Celebrities like Sabrina Carpenter, Demi Lovato, and even Malala Yousafzai have participated in this trending audio.

The remix begins with Linda Perry’s iconic vocals, “I wake up in the morning and I step outside,” seamlessly transitioning into Minaj’s catchy beat from her track on *Pink Friday*. As Perry hits those high notes, Minaj’s rap follows, making the combination irresistible. TikTokers are now using this track to showcase everything from Halloween costumes to dynamic friendships.

### Origins of the Remix

This playful remix was originally shared on TikTok a couple of months ago. It initially garnered 50,000 likes but didn’t start gaining traction online until recently. The creator, known as Aux Lord, is a psychology student with a background in classical piano. They began posting mashups for their friends and never anticipated such a viral response.

> “I think it’s really fun to mix songs that don’t have to do with each other. There was no real reason why I chose to mix these,” Aux Lord explains. “The beat on ‘Beez’ is so catchy that it went so well with the vocals.”

### A Unique Viral Moment

The identities behind the account remain a secret, even though the remix has racked up millions of views and has been utilized over 400,000 times. Notable figures like Marcello Hernández and Troye Sivan have also joined the trend.

Perry humorously mentions that fans encouraged them to “FLIP IT,” although she admits she’s not entirely sure of the meaning behind that phrase. “I mean, it’s pretty awesome, I must say. It’s out of control,” she says with a laugh.

### Musical Impact and Streaming Surge

As a result of the remix’s popularity, streams for Minaj’s song have skyrocketed by 460% globally, particularly among Gen Z listeners. Meanwhile, 4 Non Blondes’ classic saw a notable 75% increase in streams. This is impressive, especially since the song had already experienced a bump after being sampled by Cardi B and Lizzo last month.

In support of the trend, Minaj took to TikTok to share a series of photos and urged her fans to embrace those participating in the challenge: “Barbz, show love to the ppl doing the trend. love you. You’re cute. Or whatever.”

### DJ Journey and Future Plans

Aux Lord lightheartedly refers to themselves as “Radio Rebel,” inspired by a character from a Disney show, as they’ve been spinning tracks at their college parties incognito. Beyond the Perry-Minaj mashup, their creative flair has led to unique blends involving various artists like The Beatles and Taylor Swift.

“A lot of people think music mixing and DJing are hard to get into as a hobby, but it goes to show you don’t need expensive equipment to reach a large audience,” they share. Their plans include continuing this fun hobby while possibly exploring DJ gigs in the future.

In a closing note, Linda Perry expresses her hopes for a real collaboration with Nicki: “I think everyone is trying to get Nicki and me to do one together. It would be fun, and the best part is? ‘I love Nicki Minaj!’”

What are your thoughts on this trending mashup? Have you joined in on the fun?