: The track has become particularly popular in the Asian EDM scene, frequently appearing in Douyin-curated playlists and YouTube compilations labeled as Hot Douyin TikTok Remixes . Evolution from the Original
: While the original "Lick It" was a festival mainstay, the Gunpowder version found a second life through TikTok Remix 2023 trends, where its aggressive, high-BPM drops were used for high-energy dance videos and "glow-up" transitions.
: Unlike official remixes by artists like Gammer or JSTJR , Gunpowder’s version leans heavily into the harder, more abrasive sounds of modern club music, featuring crunchier snares and warped basslines that push speaker limits.
The "Lick It (Gunpowder Remix)" is a high-energy electronic track that revitalized Valentino Khan’s 2018 hit for a new generation of listeners. Primarily gaining traction as a around 2023, this specific remix by Gunpowder transforms the original bass house anthem into a fast-paced, "test loa" (speaker test) style track often associated with the Hardstyle or Techno genres. Key Highlights of the Remix
Valentino Khan's original track was released on March 16, 2018, via Spinnin' Records . It was known for its provocative music video and catchy vocal chops "take it, hold it, pass it down" . The Gunpowder Remix strips back the nuance of the original's bass house groove in favor of a raw, relentless energy that suits the 15-to-30-second high-impact format of social media clips.
Experience the evolution of 'Lick It' through these high-energy remixes and the viral Gunpowder version: