While the original Starships was a diamond-certified success in the U.S., Nicki Minaj has famously distanced herself from the track in recent years, even calling it "stupid" and refusing to perform it [11, 14]. However, the internet has given the song a second life through unauthorized and independent remixes.
The "Sped Up" movement—often associated with "Nightcore"—originally focused on pitch-shifting vocals to sound higher and faster. In the context of Hardstyle, this serves a functional purpose: Starships Sped Up - (Hardstyle)
Several versions of the "Starships" Hardstyle remix have gained significant traction online: While the original Starships was a diamond-certified success
A variation that leans more into the techno side of hard dance, offering a slightly different texture while maintaining the high speed [7]. Starships Sped Up - (Hardstyle)