The remix maintains the original's somber piano and production but incorporates several key alterations:
: In an interview with NME , Rick Ross described "Hello" as "exceptionally written" and "one of the biggest records in the history of our time," citing his long-term fandom of Adele since her 21 album. Adele Ft Rick Ross Hello Adele Hello Remix 1
: Ross inserts a single, nearly minute-long verse between the intro and the first chorus. The remix maintains the original's somber piano and
: Signature production tags and slight distorted glitches are added to the intro. Adele Ft Rick Ross Hello Adele Hello Remix 1
The remix was met with surprise and generally positive feedback for its "organic" feel:
: The remix served as a promotional tool for Ross's eighth studio album, Black Market , following other remixes like Post Malone's "White Iverson" and Future's "Stick Talk".