This is a dangerous question. Musically, the original Haddaway recording is a masterpiece of its era. But listenable ? The original is fatiguing. The synth stab, while iconic, is abrasive over long periods.
Baby, don't hurt me... don't hurt me... no more. Just play the remix.
If you are a DJ or playlist curator, tagging your files with "JP Nu-Disco" rather than just "House Remix" increases your discoverability tenfold.
The Nu-Disco genre is all about nostalgia with a modern heartbeat. By blending the recognizable vocals of "What Is Love" with disco-house elements, this remix edit manages to capture the irony and emotion of the original while making it feel entirely new. Listeners have praised it as a "loveable cover and rendition" that reminds them how timeless the source material really is. Where to Listen
The distinguishes itself from standard "club mixes" through several genre-specific techniques: Haddaway - What Is Love -jp Nu-disco Remix Edit... 90%