Heat Waves (shakur Ahmad Remix) -

: The song addresses the pressure to "be strong" and the realization that it is okay to be defeated by circumstances you cannot change.

: Ahmad specializes in Funk Pop, R&B, and Neo Soul , and these influences are evident in the remix’s instrumentation.

: It was featured on the Dreamland (Real Life Edition) album.

The remix retains the original lyrics written by lead singer Dave Bayley, which explore deeply personal themes of .