BEAUZ has achieved something rare: they have made a track that is equally suited for a basement rave in Berlin, a TikTok transition video, and a festival main stage. By taking the fragile heart of "Bel Mercy" and wrapping it in the iron fist of hard techno, punctuated by the nostalgic glitch of Nokia, they have created a bombastic, unapologetic anthem.
In 2023 and 2024, Hard Techno crossed the moat from the underground into the mainstream. It became the sound of choice for Gen Z ravers. BEAUZ, spotting this cultural shift, utilized the remix to bridge the gap. They took a pop vocal and dressed it in the dark, leather-clad aesthetic of Hard Techno. This move satisfied both the casual listener who knew the lyrics and the hardened raver looking for a drop that hits like a sledgehammer.
BEAUZ, the American DJ/producer duo composed of brothers Bernie and Johan Yang, are no strangers to genre fluidity. Known for straddling the line between future bass, progressive house, and now hard techno, they have built a reputation for melodic sensibilities that cut through distortion. Bel Mercy -BEAUZ Hard Techno Remix- feat. Nokia
Techno has always been the heartbeat of the underground, characterized by its repetitive 4/4 time signature and hypnotic loops. However, the "Hard" variant—popularized by artists like Charlotte de Witte, I Hate Models, and Reinier Zonneveld—pushes the tempo up and the bass down. It is visceral, fast, and loud.
| Attribute | Details | |-----------|---------| | | Bel Mercy – KERLI (often associated with Joker –inspired edits) | | Remixer | BEAUZ (American electronic duo known for bass house / future rave) | | Version | Hard Techno Remix | | Featured vocalist | Nokia (likely a session vocalist or rap/sung feature) | | Energy level | 150+ BPM / peak-time / industrial-hard techno | | Mood | Aggressive, ravey, distorted kicks, minimal melodic breaks | BEAUZ has achieved something rare: they have made
The remix begins with a heavily side-chained pad. The "Bel Mercy" vocals enter in isolation: "I had a dream... something something mercy." It is quiet. Too quiet. The tension builds with white noise risers.
: The remix is often categorized under "Hypertechno" or "Hardstyle" due to its fast tempo and aggressive synthesis. It became the sound of choice for Gen Z ravers
: While various edits surfaced as early as March 2024, official uploads and extended versions appeared prominently through 2024 and 2025 on SoundCloud and YouTube .
The track is a staple in energetic social media content, frequently used to soundtrack gym "looksmaxxing" playlists and rave transition videos. Live Performance: It has been supported and mashed up by major artists like Sara Landry (at Coachella) and
Following the viral resurgence of the "Nokia ringtone" in EDM tracks (popularized by artists like Anyma & Chris Avantgarde), the name "Nokia" has become shorthand for a specific type of aggressive, synthesized brass hit or a glitchy, ringtone-esque lead. In this remix, the "Nokia" feature likely refers to the trashy, metallic synth stab that punctuates the off-beat.
