Dinah Is ‘You Are Insane’ Gets Melodic House Rework from Johannes Jae

Undrtone Blog
Nov 21, 2025
2 min read

Updated: Dec 27, 2025

Smiling person in sunglasses stands on a vast grassy plain under a cloudy blue sky, wearing a dark shirt and beige shorts. — Johannes Jae

Johannes Jae’s remix of ‘You Are Insane’ feels less like a reinvention and more like a shift in environment. The confidence of Dinah Is’s original remains. Still, it now lives in a different space, one built around patience, movement, and late-night momentum rather than immediate pop impact.

From the opening bars, the remix takes its time. There is no rush to announce itself or force a moment. The groove settles in gradually, driven by a steady, rolling rhythm that feels designed for longer blends and deeper sets. The low end stretches wide without becoming heavy-handed, giving the track a sense of depth that carries it forward rather than weighing it down.

What stands out is how naturally the vocal sits within the new framework. Dinah’s delivery remains front and centre, but it no longer feels like it is leading the track on its own. Instead, it moves with the arrangement, rising and falling as the energy shifts around it. The hook lands with clarity but never feels exaggerated, giving the remix a calm confidence that suits both club settings and quieter listening.

Melodic elements drift in and out rather than dominating the mix. Synth lines shimmer briefly before pulling back, adding lift without turning the track into a hands-in-the-air moment. When the drop arrives, it feels clean and intentional, offering release without breaking the carefully built flow.

This is the kind of remix that DJs will appreciate for its flexibility. It works in those mid-set moments where you want to keep people moving without jolting the room, and it translates just as well through headphones when you are listening alone. There is polish here, but it never feels overworked or cold.

Johannes Jae has taken ‘You Are Insane’ and given it space to breathe in a new setting. The result is a melodic house version that respects the song’s original message while letting it travel to a quieter, more profound, and more lasting place.