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“MMMBop” has an updated version for a new generation.

Back in 1997, Hanson dropped the catchy pop song, paving the way for the late ‘90s pop era. Fast-forward 26 years later and brothers Taylor, Isaac and Zac Hanson teamed up with English pop-punk band Busted to deliver “MMMBop 2.0.” The result is an equally catchy and body rocking track.

“We’re stoked you are enjoying MMMBop 2.0 with @busted. Some things never change … except for the key we play it in!” Hanson captioned a clip comparing both versions on their Instagram on June 5.

Hanson and Busted singers take turns harmonizing and giving the verses some new edge. The latest version is described by the bands as “a new burst of pop-punk punchiness,” per the press release.

“It’s been a thrill to reimagine ‘MMMBop’ with Busted and to see how a song with such history comes to life in a new way,” Taylor Hanson said in a statement when the song was released. “This is a true fusion of Hanson and Busted, we can’t wait to share it.”

James Bourne of Busted added, “It’s been such an honor to sing this 90’s classic song with the band who made it 25 years on from original release! To have them as special guests on tour with us in September will be really special too, we’re huge fans of Hanson!”

Hanson will be joining Busted — consisting of Bourne, Matt Willis and Charlie Simpson — on their upcoming U.K. and Ireland tour, kicking off in September.

“MMMBop” was Hanson’s lead single from their 1997 debut studio album, “Middle of Nowhere.” After becoming a massive hit and reaching No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100, it was nominated for two Grammy awards. The trio released their latest album, “Red Green Blue” in May 2022.

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Yes, yes they did. Hanson and Busted just came out of nowhere to drop MMMBop 2.0 right in our faces as summer starts and thank god they did because this song is even better the second time around.

You don’t understand the chokehold that Hanson and MMMBop had on this country in 1997. It was a mega, mega hit. The song still hits today too, you throw this on at a bar on a Saturday afternoon or a party? Place will explode. The original is still so good, if you haven’t listened to it in a while just throw it on, guarantee your foot will be bopping up and down. This song was so good back in the day that even the kids who were too cool for everything thought it was a good song.

But Busted and Hanson giving us this reimaged version, the 2.0 version comes at the perfect time. They just threw their hat into the running for song of the summer and I am here for it. If you’re one of these kids who grew up in the ’90s this will land right in your q zone. It’s the perfect mix of new age with a ton of nostalgia. We’re all about nostalgia if you haven’t noticed. If you bring back anything from the late ’80s or ’90s we will eat that shit up. This is no different. Throw this new version on at whatever event you’re at this week and I promise you the vibes will shoot through the roof. It’s been added to every playlist I have and I will be playing this until the cows come home. Thank god these guys have a brain and decided to put this out, it’s just what us olds need. Love this era that we’re in now with all the bands we grew up with rereleasing their stuff again, nothing but bangers.