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• Adept re-work on the classic
• Big room schematics
• Creative take on the melody and production
Reworking on any classic is not only risky, but it also needs experimental attitude without doubts. Today we have two uprising talents, the Polish talent Skytone and Germany based Firetek, who put their modern twist on an evergreen. Amalgamating the endeared 90s hip hop vibe with contemporary festival sounds, this duo has shown precision with their production style and quality. They selected early 90s super hit “Gangsta’s Paradise” by the American luminary Coolio, and embedded the Big Room house schematic for dance-floor compatibility.
Before we proceed with this remix, talking about the original record is certainly justifiable. Released just five years before the onset of 21st century, it proclaimed its position on the charts in several countries. Ultimately, the song earned a deserved Grammy, only a year after its unveiling. There haven’t been any major rework by any other artists, and hence this remix caught our eye. Both this young names have already been supported by the major heavyweights of the industry, including Hardwell and W&W for this festival mix.
With an energetic kick-start, the intro leads up to the drop without much delay. This drop highlights on the intense electro synths, playing on a catchy and pumping melody. Cleverly enough, the drop melody takes inspiration from the original with variations. Without losing steam, the drop pauses for the breakdown, which happens to be a segment from the single. Slowing down the tempo, the unadulterated version of the rap song playbacks, before fading to the supersaws. This saw synths iterate the drop melody, as the swift riser elevates to the vigorous drop.
The impressive part about all this is the transition, which adeptly works throughout!
In a brief conclusion, Skytone and Firetek have enlivened the twenty-three year old anthem to another notch!
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