The Story Behind Leena Punks’ ‘Yeah Yeah’ Remix

Her latest release sees Leena Punks put her own spin on Bodyrox ft. Luciana’s ‘Yeah Yeah’, a track that holds particular significance to the artist. The Electro House classic was originally released in 2006. Bodyrox wrote the track alongside Jon Pearn, Nick Bridges and Luciana, before British producer D. Ramirez popularised it in clubs.

The track reached No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart and became the highest charting single for both Bodyrox and Luciana. It also topped the UK Dance Singles Chart. For Leena, the opportunity to remix the track brought together her personal connection to the original with her unique production style.

She remembers discovering ‘Yeah Yeah’ while growing up. Its instantly recognisable electro synth and Luciana’s punk influenced vocal delivery immediately caught her attention.

Leena Punks comments:

“‘Yeah Yeah’ is probably one of my favourite tracks of the 2000s. I remember listening to it growing up and watching the video again and again. I loved that filthy, instantly recognisable electro synth, and the whole track takes me straight back to that era when Electro House was huge.”

The Influences Behind Leena Punks

The new remix also reflects the wider influences that have shaped Leena’s artistic journey to date. Growing up in Athens, she was surrounded by her father’s vinyl collection. She developed an early interest in electronic music through pirate radio, MTV and international DJs.

The Prodigy, The Chemical Brothers, Basement Jaxx, UK rave, Garage, House and Trance all contributed to the musical landscape she grew up with. Female artists such as Miss Kittin also helped shape her own ambitions through their representation within electronic music.

Leena Punks shares:

“In terms of the video, I was completely in awe of Luciana. I loved her hair, the blonde streaks, the makeup, her style, and especially the punk attitude in the vocal. I just thought she was incredibly cool. So when I got the chance to remix it and received the stems, I was genuinely nervous. My initial idea was to tease the riff without giving it away, use the strongest part of the vocal as a hook, and make the track as rhythmic as possible.”

From Athens To London

Leena Punks moved from Athens to London in 2013, bringing her background in journalism, radio and social media into a new chapter. She focused on electronic music production at Point Blank Music School. Her interests in fashion, film and visual culture have since become integral to her musical identity.

The name Leena Punks reflects her longstanding connection to electronic music and the rebellious attitude and visual language of punk. Vivienne Westwood has been a particular influence. The name also traces back to her ambition to release on Stanton Warriors’ Punks Music, ultimately becoming a fitting expression of her punk spirit and dancefloor energy.

Production became an increasingly important part of Leena’s life during the pandemic. This led to a run of releases that marked a new phase in her career. A key turning point came with ‘On The Floor’, followed by BBC Radio support and Hottest Record recognition in July 2022.

Since then, she has taken her sound from the UK club circuit to major international stages. She has performed at Tomorrowland, Creamfields, Dreamstate, Amnesia and Brooklyn Mirage. Her appearances also include Tomorrowland’s Crystal Garden in 2023.

HESTĒA And Her International Audience

Running parallel to her studio output and touring schedule, Leena launched HESTĒA at E1 London in January 2025. She created the platform for artists and industry peers, reflecting her wider commitment to the electronic music community.

Her international audience spans the US, UK, Germany, Netherlands, Canada, Australia, Poland, Brazil, Mexico and Spain. She continues to develop her sound while expanding her global fan base.

As early electronic culture continues to resonate with a new generation, Leena’s remix of ‘Yeah Yeah’ brings the track into her own evolving sound. Its renewed cultural relevance has also continued through Charli XCX’s ‘Von Dutch’.

With further international performances ahead, Leena continues to build on the influences that have shaped her journey from Athens to London. Her music continues to combine UK rave energy, punk attitude and her evolving electronic sound.