Jason Derulo, one of the newest popular hip-hop music artists, has joined the ranks of those artists who can claim to hold a position on the Billboard Top 100 — but not through his own music. “Hide and Seek,” by independent music artist Imogen Heap, took on a hip-hop flavor with Derulo’s “Watcha Say” remix, which is currently at No. 4 on the Top 100, remaining on the charts for the past seven weeks.”Remixes are usually a mix of something old and recognizable with something new and popular,” said Baton Rouge DJ Otto Orellana, known as DJ Otto at the local venues he plays. “They bring people together on the dance floor.”Remixes are typically made through computer software programs like Ableton Live, Orellana said.Beatmapper, another program, matches beats from different songs to create a new remix, said Baton Rouge DJ Larry Dewitt. Though computer programs are prevalent in remixing, DJs are often still using older methods.”A lot of DJs still use turntables when making remixes,” said Baton Rouge DJ Dax Roy. “If a DJ really wants to get his name out there, he should be making his own remixes.”Remixes are becoming more popular because they take off of an original idea, and most of the work is already done, Dewitt said.Popular artists whose music has been remixed in the past year include  MGMT, M.I.A., The Killers and One Republic. Grammy-winning Kings of Leon is releasing a remix version of its platinum-selling album “Only By Night,” later this year which includes work from artists such as Justin Timberlake and Pharell.”People don’t like to hear too much of one thing for too long — remixes are popular because they always feel like they’re changing and evolving,” Orelana said.Donnie Quinn, electrical engineering senior, said he doesn’t like remixes since they are created using an older song, and they aren’t original.”When [remixes first became popular] they were really, really good,” Dewitt said. “But there are so many now that people want to hear the originals again.”Shayne Kimble, communication disorders sophomore, said he notices remixes in public venues.”I notice [remixes being played] especially when I go out with my friends,” Kimble said.————Contact Emily Slack at [email protected]