Ahmad’s version is often praised by listeners for having a "cleaner" and more balanced mix than the original.
: Winning the competition served as a significant milestone for Shakur Ahmad, who is a trained producer from the Icon Collective in Los Angeles. Heat Waves (Shakur Ahmad Remix)
: Bayley wrote the song about a close friend who passed away; June was the month of that friend's birthday. Ahmad’s version is often praised by listeners for
The remix retains the original lyrics written by lead singer Dave Bayley, which explore deeply personal themes of . Heat Waves (Shakur Ahmad Remix)