Disney releases hip hop remixes of classic songs with ‘chill new vibe’

Disney has released a new album featuring some of its biggest hits with a new lofi. Songs include Hakuna Matata and You’ve Got A Friend in Me

Disney has re-enacted a series of its classic songs from hit movies like The Lion King, Toy Story and Aladdin for a lofi hip hop album.

Fan-favorite songs like Hakuna Matata, You’ve Got A Friend in Me and A Whole New World are among the tunes that have been remixed to give what the company calls a “new vibe.” batch”.

The new album, titled Lofi Minnie: Focus, includes a selection of Minnie Mouse’s favorite songs from years past as Disney’s archive is revamped into a new format designed for learning, creating or relax.

Disney has called Minnie and lofi’s music a “perfect match” thanks to the cartoon mouse’s interest in health and creativity.

Lofi artists including Purrple Cat, Epona and Eevee were among those who contributed to the impressive 10 tracks record.

The Lofi genre is relatively new to the scene, emerging in the last decade. Its name refers to “low fidelity” music and has roots in hip hop, jazz, and house.

Typically, songs are instrumental and have tempos of less than 90 beats per minute.

This style initially attracted listeners on YouTube before evolving in recent years.

The album also brought a new style to versions of several other hits including Into the Unknown from Frozen 2, Go the Distance from Hercules and How Far I’ll Go from Moana.

Disney said in a statement: “Disney and Minnie Mouse are a great fit for lofi, especially given Minnie’s interests in creativity, music, and wellness, leaning towards her penchant for self-expression and her meditative nature. lofi.

“Minnie Mouse is one of the most famous Disney icons globally, so who better to represent an album full of Disney hits? We can’t wait to give our listeners the ability to explore the world. Minnie’s world and let her accompany their daily chores.

“What drew us to lofi was the ability to reimagine our songs in a whole new way, combining the soothing benefits of lofi with the magic and nostalgia that Disney has to offer.”

The company concluded: “Lofi and Disney are both great sources of comfort, so the two make a perfect match.”

Album Lofi Minnie: Focus has now been released.