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Today, multi-platinum Melbourne-born, LA-based producer/DJ Hayden James enlists UK duo Leftwing : Kody for an official remix of ‘Beggin’ You’ featuring SAYGRACE out now via Future Classic.
Destined to be heard throughout clubland, Leftwing : Kody have put their peak-time take on James’ ‘Beggin’ You’. Building on the original’s groovy spirit, Leftwing : Kody sprinkle the track with shiny synth stabs, dreamy guitar melodies, and upbeat percussion. A flashy arrangement that brings a hypnotic energy to ‘Beggin’ You’, Leftwing : Kody’s dazzling remix arrives just in time to ring in the new year.
“Being big fans of Hayden and the original we were excited to put our spin on this record, We wanted to keep the vibes of the original while adding that ‘get-up-and-dance’ energy we’re known for. We aimed to keep the essence that made the original a hit while giving it that extra oomph for the dancefloor, still respecting the track while taking it into a new direction.” – Leftwing : Kody
Since breaking out in 2013 with ‘Permission to Love’ and going on to release revered platinum certified hits ‘Numb’ feat. GRAACE, and ‘Just Friends’, Hayden James has continued to be at the forefront of the Australian house music scene and beyond. Since then, he released his ARIA-nominated debut album Between Us in 2019, and sophomore record LIFTED in 2022, which boasts over half a billion streams and was debuted at Coachella. 2023 saw Hayden James return with vibrant new singles ‘Do You Want Me’ with Bob Moses, and ‘We Could Be Love’ with AR/CO, along with his two-track Beggin’ You EP.
UK duo Leftwing (Jon Kong) : Kody (Chris Adie) have become an unmistakable musical partnership since forming in 2012. Just a year after they formed, the duo was named by Mixmag and DJ Mag as ones to watch and have maintained a foothold in the underground with their production and crossing of genres. The duo have gone on to make an impact with releases on esteemed labels such as Hot Creations, Toolroom, VIVa, Moon Harbour, Circus Recordings, and Knee Deep In Sound, as well as their own imprint Lost Records.
Fans can expect to hear Leftwing : Kody’s new ‘Beggin’ You’ remix at Hayden James’ upcoming festival appearance at PROPER NYE in San Diego. Stream Leftwing : Kody’s new remix of Hayden James ‘Beggin’ You’ out now.