Chaco Remixes pspsps’ ‘Hey Baby’ Into a Peak-Time Weapon

18/09/2026 · Source: Data Transmission ↗

Some remixes preserve an original. Others find an entirely new purpose for it. Selected as the standout entry from the recent dt weapons ‘Hey Baby’ remix competition, Winnipeg producer Chaco falls firmly into the second camp. His winning rework takes the character of pspsps’ original and redirects it towards a darker, tougher corner of the club, delivering a tightly controlled 129 BPM workout built with peak-time dancefloors in mind. Crucially, Chaco has not lost sight of what made ‘Hey Baby’ connect in the first place. The recognisable hook remains at the centre of the track, but everything surrounding it has been rebuilt for greater weight and pressure. A heavyweight low end, clipped percussion and an insistent groove give the remix a more commanding physical presence, while the arrangement leaves enough room for each element to do its job. It is a remix that understands the value of r