While the search for rare digital files is understandable, it’s worth remembering that 4 Non Blondes was a band that deserved better than industry politics (they broke up partly due to pressure and Linda Perry’s health struggles). Today, Linda Perry is one of the most successful songwriters/producers in the world (Pink, Christina Aguilera, Adele).
If you love “What’s Up,” support the art. Buy the Bigger, Better, Faster, More! album on Bandcamp or second-hand CD. Stream it officially. The FLAC rip of the CDM is a preservation tool, not a substitute for paying the people who made the music that saved your life. 4 Non Blondes - What-s Up -CDM- -FLAC- - UP BY ...
A “CD Maxi-Single” (CDM) typically holds 3 to 6 tracks, including the album version, radio edit, instrumental, a cappella, and remixes. For “What’s Up?”, the CDM is special. While the search for rare digital files is
Yes – if you are a collector or a fan of 90s dance remixes. This remix was played in clubs in 1993–1994
The D.M. Remix (track 4 on the CDM) is not available on any streaming service. It was produced by Danny Madden and features:
This remix was played in clubs in 1993–1994 but has never been reissued. The only way to hear it in FLAC is to rip the original CDM. YouTube has degraded uploads (128 kbps AAC), but those do not count.
The Live Version (track 3) is also exclusive to the CDM and a few promo CDs. It captures the band’s ragged energy – something the polished album version lacks.