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HyenaXXL returns with a bold reimagining of his single ‘MR.XXL (Remix)’ enlisting R&B legend Ne-Yo for a remix that blends nostalgic flair with modern pop firepower.
New Jersey-born alt-R&B storyteller HyenaXXL returns with a pulse-raising reinterpretation of his track ‘MR.XXL(Remix)’, and this time, he’s brought along R&B icon Ne-Yo for the ride. The result? A remix that doesn’t just reimagine the original, it completely reinvents it.
Infused with slick production from Grammy-nominated Riley Urick, the new version trades the vintage ’80s flair of the original for a high-energy, contemporary pop edge. It’s bold, cinematic, and entirely on-brand for the artist, whose music has always been about telling stories with soul.
‘MR.XXL (Remix)’ is a vivid portal into “Erotic City,” a space of unfiltered connection and desire, echoing the timeless magnetism of icons like Prince and Rick James. Ne-Yo’s velvet-smooth vocals elevate the track into crossover territory, while HyenaXXL’s signature mix of melancholy and lust keeps things grounded in emotional grit.
With no major label backing and a growing resume of collaborations with Grammy-calibre producers, HyenaXXL is building a movement. ‘MR.XXL (Remix)’ is an invitation to get lost in a world where passion reigns and the music never stops.