Starships Sped Up - (hardstyle) -

Increased speed translates to higher adrenaline, making it perfect for high-intensity training.

A variation that leans more into the techno side of hard dance, offering a slightly different texture while maintaining the high speed [7].

The transformation of Nicki Minaj’s 2012 hit "Starships" into a high-octane "Hardstyle Sped Up" remix marks a fascinating intersection between mainstream pop nostalgia and the intense, underground energy of the hard dance scene. Originally a chart-topping dance-pop track, its recent evolution has solidified it as a favorite within fitness and "gymbro" subcultures. The Evolution of a Hit Starships Sped Up - (Hardstyle)

Remixers like SICK LEGEND and FAST BASSTON have taken the core melody and cranked up the intensity [5, 7]. By increasing the BPM and layering in the signature distorted "kick" of Hardstyle, these artists have bridged the gap between 125 BPM dance-pop and the aggressive, high-energy world of modern hard dance [1, 10]. Why the "Sped Up" Trend?

Despite the original artist's personal feelings toward the track, the "Hardstyle Sped Up" versions of "Starships" prove that a strong melody can be endlessly repurposed for new audiences and entirely different settings—shifting from the beach party to the squat rack. Increased speed translates to higher adrenaline, making it

The "Sped Up" movement—often associated with "Nightcore"—originally focused on pitch-shifting vocals to sound higher and faster. In the context of Hardstyle, this serves a functional purpose:

On platforms like SoundCloud , these tracks are frequently curated into "Gym Hardstyle" playlists designed for heavy lifting and bodybuilding [6]. Leading Versions to Listen To Why the "Sped Up" Trend

While the original Starships was a diamond-certified success in the U.S., Nicki Minaj has famously distanced herself from the track in recent years, even calling it "stupid" and refusing to perform it [11, 14]. However, the internet has given the song a second life through unauthorized and independent remixes.