Contributing WriterA superb array of edits, dubs and remixes come from Dimitri From Paris, Masters At Work, Mousse T, Moplen and Two Soul Fusion
The dynamic team of Anané, Louie Vega and Nervous Records demonstrate once again how they’ve always got one finger on the pulse while also nudging the envelope with a lovingly manicured, ensemble-powered remix suite made up of seven flaming hot re-rubs dedicated to Anané’s celestial ‘Let Me Be Your Fantasy’. Says Anané of the package, “`It’s amazingly beautiful how various interpretations give new life to the song”
Say the label, “There’s little escaping the fact that we currently find ourselves in quite the troubled times. However, as history tells us, it’s often during these testing periods when subcultures, underground movements and, most prolifically, music swoop in to help move the needle and motivate change. And whilst what we have here is just a solitary record, the pure, elemental power housed within it feels precisely the kind of fuel that’s needed to light that particular touch paper.“
Kicking proceedings off in virtuoso style is the inimitable Dimitri From Paris. Firstly, his ‘Club Mix’ skates ecstatically upon a delicious, funk-flecked rhythm as swirling strings, strutting guitars, and smile-inducing pipes all work in harmony to whisk dancers off to more peaceful, sun-shocked climbs. With a discerning and diligent hand, the ‘Dub Mix’streamlines things into a leaner, more percussive and club-facing gem.
Blackchild then takes the sonic reigns with softly salacious and mischievous Salsific House music that is sassy perfection for small-hours fun. Next up and embracing a similar mood palette is the legendary Masters At Work with their ‘Clap Yo Hands Dub’, a meaty, low-end rollicking, disco-decked celebration of the most sky-reaching proportions.
Peppermint Jam impresario Mousse T then takes to the rework controls with a glorious slab of vintage, hypno-house weaponry. Tipping a cap to two of his biggest influences, the track is dressed head-to-toe in Sunday-best, Chicagoan productive finery whilst waves of unmistakable Motor City essence flow through its instrumental and atmospheric veins.
Moplen then takes the reins, delivering a wonderfully respectful, beautifully balanced heater for the peak-time nudging dance floor. Finally, wrapping up this hope-charged package, Josh Milan and Louie Vega step up as Two Soul Fusion with two remixes. One fittingly tempers the suite’s general buoyant touch before wheeling in the mighty Rhodes and taking us down the final furlong with a touch of irresistibly rolling, silken class on a Moroderish arpeggiated bassline and synths with a charging piano line and Ananè vocals weaving in and out of the groove throughout.
Anané’s ‘Let Me Be Your Fantasy’ arrives digitally via Nervous on February 7th 2025, while vinyl is out now.
Tracklist
1 Anané – Let Me Be Your Fantasy (Dimitri From Paris Short Edit)
2 Anané – Let Me Be Your Fantasy (Dimitri From Paris Short Extended Mix)
3 Anané – Let Me Be Your Fantasy (Dimitri From Paris Short Club Dub)
4 Anané – Let Me Be Your Fantasy (Blackchild Remix)
5 Anané – Let Me Be Your Fantasy (Masters At Work Clap Yo Hands Dub)
6 Anané – Let Me Be Your Fantasy (Mousse T’s Fantastic Shizzle Edit)
7 Anané – Let Me Be Your Fantasy (Mousse T’s Fantastic Shizzle Mix)
8 Anané – Let Me Be Your Fantasy (Mousse T’s Fantastic Shizzle Instrumental)
9 Anané – Let Me Be Your Fantasy (Two Soul Fusion Short Mix)
10 Anané – Let Me Be Your Fantasy (Two Soul Fusion Disco Mix)
11 Anané – Let Me Be Your Fantasy (Moplen Remix Short Edit)
12 Anané – Let Me Be Your Fantasy (Moplen Remix)
13 Anané – Let Me Be Your Fantasy (Moplen Remix Drums Tool)
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