Deep Edition 2008 v1 (Take 2)
Jan 5th, 2009 by partyfavorz
Track : 1 Title : The One (Terrence Parker Instr. Mix) Artist : Upper Street
Originally this song was supposed to the vehicle for some of the forgotten members of the boy bands from the eighties and nineties. You know, one of those bright ideas brought to you by the guys over at MTV. Fortunately, it never really took hold. The vocals and harmonies were tentative at best. Strip all that away, and you get this awesome remix by Terrence Parker.
Track : 2 Title : Let Me Be (Miguel Migs Petalpusher Dub) Artist : Miguel Migs
Bring on the funk! Great number taken right out of the James Brown handbook…so much so I almost expected to hear him yelp in “Get On Up”…instead the vocals chime in with “C’mon On Up…Let me do my thing”. Can I get a HELL YEAH!?!!!
Track : 3 Title : Victim Of Loving You (Broken Down Mix) Artist : Colonel Abrams
The amazing Colonel Abrams bring us his classic from 1995. The Colonel cooks up some straight up house with a deep funky bassline, reminiscent of the Hall & Oates classic “I Can’t Go For That (No Can Do)”. An edited version of this song resurfaced on the recently released “Strictly Todd Terry” compilation.
Track : 4 Title : Breathe You In (KJ’s Soulful Mix) Artist : Samantha James
Another fabulous single from Samantha’s “Rise” album gets a large roster of top producers to do the remix honors. This time around, with much better effect. None of that electro crap that doesn’t fit the song. “KJ’s Soulful Mix” is just that, soulful…while Eric Kupper delivers a more commercialized house production (not unlike the winning formula he used on “Rise”). Other notable mixes include “Andy Caldwell’s French Kiss Mix” & “Fiasco’s Puff Puff Mix”.
Track : 5 Title : Mir Kann Nichts Passieren (Jonas Bering Remix) Artist : 2Raumwohnung
em>More underground alternative than most, this song is another one that just sucks you in. Sung in German, I have no fracking idea what the female vocalist is saying, but I like it! Slinky and mysterious, this song wouldn’t be out of place in a Quentin Tarantino movie.
Track : 6 Title : I Like It (Giom Remix) Artist : Kirby feat. Dollybird
Another one of those great low-key syncopated songs. Dollybird (don’t get me started on the name) provides some seriously vulnerable and sexy vocals. With lyrics like “I like it when you do it like that” and “I don’t mind you checking me out” it almost makes my wanna be straight! I said “almost” ; )
Track : 7 Title : Lately (Bravo Mikes Vocal Trip) Artist : Fakin Moves feat. Scott Wozniak
At first you think you’re in an eighties flashback treat from Wham’s “Everything She Wants”. The initial beats would certainly have you believe that. But the song, not unlike ESW, builds upon layers of deep synths. That’s about the only similarity. The overall dark overtone and beautiful vocals will transport you to another place, all the while setting you up for the next song…
Track : 8 Title : Let The Music Flow (Original Mix) Artist : Zentribe feat. Linda Newman
em>…before you know it you’re listening to another song. Not unlike it’s predecessor, you’re washed away into Zentribe’s dark world of deep house and never want to turn back.
Track : 9 Title : Lights Out (Kaskade Remix) Artist : Mr. O feat. Sara Smith
Released in the spring of last year, it’s unfathomable how this song was ever missed. What’s even more surprising is the diversity Kaskade is showing in this sweet deep house number. Take that even further with Sara Smith’s fantastic vocals, and you’ve got yourself a real winner.
Track : 10 Title : Disrespectful (Matty’s PDP Dub) Artist : Chaka Khan feat. Mary J. Blige
Appearing on my Mainstream Club Year-End Editionthis is definitely one of my favs from 2007. Matty’s slamming deep dub still provides plenty of vocals. If you like angry black women, then this and the next song will not disappoint!
Track : 11 Title : Hate On Me (Sole Channel Mix) Artist : Jill Scott
I let “Disrespectful” slide right into this song for good reason. Both songs fit nicely together, and thematically are on the same page. Hard to pick a favorite since both represent some of the strongest Neo-soul in a long time. Chaka, Mary J. and Jill…you rock!
Track : 12 Title : Heaven (Marlon D. & G.A. Groovy Mix) Artist : Kem
Another late night slice of…well, heaven. It’s got a nice little percussive beat with light brass; a delicious guitar lick and a deep organ groove towards the end; all the while building up to a climax before dropping back down to the little samba like percussion. Sweet.
Track : 13 Title : Alright (Matty’s Soulflower Mix) Artist : Ledisi
Relative newcomer Ledisi received a nod for best new artist. So what happened to the R&B and Jazz categories? She’s an amazing talent and this album blows away most of the nominees. I guess they were afraid of handing Verve records a runaway hit like they did for Blue Note when Norah Jones won all the awards several years back. Shame.
Track : 14 Title : Twist In My Sobriety (Soul Buddha Remix) Artist : Les Adams feat. Alexis
A modest hit for Tanita Tikaram in 1988 that’s been covered by everyone from Goth Metal Bands (two in fact) some Chinese singer, Liza Minelli (on her Pet Shop Boys produced album) and now Les Adams. Personally, I didn’t care for the song then and only warmed up to it when it appeared on Liza’s album. Now we have several electro and progressive house mixes that are frankly, way off the mark. Why I listened long enough to discover the sole deep mix is beyond me…glad I did and you will too.
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