But why does this specific cover still resonate years later?
Providing a "blackened influence" that grounds the track in a modern electronic soundscape.
Reviewers have described the track as " Spice Girls with less spice ," but in the best way possible. The song swaps out the original’s frenetic energy for:
Why Mona isn't just a random cover band; it’s a powerhouse duo. brought the theatrical precision of Broadway (performing in Hamilton eight times a week), while Unlike Pluto brought the prolific energy of an artist with over 200 solo releases. When they met by chance in a Hollywood studio in 2015, they blended old-soul influences like Lana Del Rey and Billie Holiday with modern, sleek production. 2. "Less Spice," More Soul
The collaboration —the "musical love child" of Joanna Jones and Unlike Pluto —took the world by storm with their viral cover of "Wannabe". Their version transforms the high-energy Spice Girls anthem into a "darkened flip" filled with poignant beats, obscure bass, and haunting vocal offerings.
A nightcore-adjacent take that has racked up nearly 40 million streams on Spotify .