JAM | Release Date: February 21, 2025
Few techno tracks have had the kind of staying power that Rave by Sam Paganini has enjoyed. Originally released in 2014, this peak-time anthem became a mainstay in DJ sets across the world, cementing its status as a modern classic. Last year, to mark its 10th anniversary, we got a remix from high-tech minimal maestro Boris Brejcha. And now, Paganini himself steps back in, reworking Rave into an even more intense, high-energy version—appropriately named the Speed Up 2025 Mix.
The Sound: Turbocharged Techno Mayhem
From the jump, it’s clear that this isn’t just a minor tweak. The Speed Up 2025 Mix does exactly what the title promises: it cranks up the tempo, tightens the groove, and injects even more raw energy into the track. The menacing bassline and signature vocal snippet (“Rave!”) are still at the core, but the new version leans into a faster, more relentless rhythm, built for the modern warehouse and festival circuit.
The drums are sharper, the low-end hits harder, and the whole thing feels tailor-made for peak-hour destruction. Paganini has subtly updated the synth stabs and percussive elements, adding a crisper, more dynamic feel without losing the hypnotic quality that made the original so addictive. If the 2014 version was a slow burn that pulled dancers into a deep, rolling groove, the Speed Up 2025 Mix is a full-throttle ride straight to techno euphoria.
Final Verdict: A Worthy Upgrade?
Absolutely. Sam Paganini didn’t just refresh an old hit—he supercharged it. The Speed Up 2025 Mix bridges the gap between nostalgia and innovation, bringing Rave into a new era while keeping its core essence intact. It’s faster, harder, and more aggressive, yet still unmistakably Paganini. Whether you’re a longtime fan of the original or a new listener discovering it for the first time, this version is guaranteed to ignite dancefloors in 2025 and beyond.
Essential for: Peak-time techno sets, festival main stages, underground raves.
For fans of: Enrico Sangiuliano, Charlotte de Witte, Adam Beyer.