There are certain songs that occupy a permanent corner of pop-culture history. The original theme song to the 1980s animated soap opera Jem and the Holograms is one of them.

Bright, energetic, and unapologetically outrageous, the song remains every bit as infectious today as it was when it first blasted from television speakers over forty years ago. Adding to its glitter-covered legacy is the fact that vocalist Britta Phillips, the singing voice of Jem, has said she recorded the demo while suffering from a cold, only for that very recording to become the final version used for the series. Even under the weather, she delivered a performance bursting with charisma, confidence, and pure candy-pop magic. The result was a theme song that not only defined Jem and the Holograms but became one of the most iconic cartoon anthems of the decade.

Cold Slither, on the other hand, was never interested in sparkle or glamour. The legendary Cobra-created rock group from the classic G.I. Joe episode of the same name was dark, dangerous, and just a little bit seductive. In many ways, the group represents the complete opposite of everything Jem and the Holograms stand for, which is precisely why Hasbro’s newest collaboration feels so delightfully unexpected.

That’s right. Hasbro has given the iconic Jem and the Holograms theme a Cold Slither makeover, pairing Jem’s sugar-sweet glitter with Cold Slither’s snarling guitars and heavy-metal attitude. The track even features Cold Slither frontman Gus Rios stepping into the role of The Misfits’ Pizzazz, creating a collision of two iconic series that is honestly, long overdue – considering they’ve occupied the same world almost since inception.

Released through Hasbro Pulse, this reimagining transforms what should be a fever dream of 1980s nostalgia into something genuinely wonderful.

The production never loses sight of what made the original theme so beloved. The melody remains intact, allowing longtime fans to sing along while experiencing the track through an entirely new lens, with Britta Phillips’ crystal-clear vocals continuing to take center stage. What makes the remix particularly enjoyable is how self-aware it feels. Nobody involved appears interested in replacing the original. Instead, the track celebrates the wonderfully interconnected world of 1980s Hasbro animation.

The accompanying music video doubles down on that nostalgia, blending footage of Cold Slither performing alongside Jem and the Holograms, even overlaying some scenes creating a picture-perfect crossover that is equal parts tribute, celebration, and affectionate fan service.

Most importantly, the remix understands something that many modern reimaginings often forget: nostalgia works best when it respects its source material. 

Is it outrageous?

Absolutely.

Is it truly, truly, truly outrageous?

For fans of both Jem and Cold Slither, the answer is an enthusiastic HELL YEAH!