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Nneka - Heartbeat (Koolkojak Remix)
Producer: Koolkojak
Album: Heartbeat Remix EP
Label: Sony Music Ent. Germany
In further proof that neither life nor the music game are fair, Nneka‘s critically (and Booth-)acclaimed North American debut hasn’t turned the Nigerian-German into a household name on this side of the Atlantic. It did, however, spawn a UK hit in sole single/standout cut Heartbeat, which receives the remix treatment on the singer’s forthcoming EP. Koolkojak‘s contribution to the project (a Booth-exclusive world premiere!) finds the Right Round beatsmith refashioning the record into a driving electro-pop scorcher, trading the original’s live piano and drums for a synth-laced groove that builds to a downright blistering four-on-the-floor chorus. Though this overhaul is drenched in club-pop appeal, the remix’s potential to start a revolution on the dance floor doesn’t diminish the impact of Nneka’s urgent pleas for global justice – on the contrary, her impassioned vocals hit harder than ever as she draws attention to those who have been “evaded, eliminated, erased, [and] interrogated.” But enough from me – what do you think, Booth readers? If you’re digging it, you’ll most definitely want to check out Nneka’s Heartbeat Remix EP when it hits stores Oct. 5.
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I enjoyed the remix! And I'm very happy that there's a whole EP of "Heartbeat" remixes coming very soon.
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| Posted on Oct 03, 2010 |
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I Love her.....
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| Posted on Oct 03, 2010 |
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Great record, the hook at first got on my nerves but before the song ended it was already playing in my head. I need to go to check out the orginial and when the EP comes out as well.
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Super talented singer who sounds good over any type of production (mid-tempo and up-tempo suit here well).
I am thankful to Epic Records for giving us the chance to premiere this brand new remix.
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| Posted on Oct 03, 2010 |
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I prefer to the original. Its great how they flipped it into a more upbeat song.
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| Posted on Oct 04, 2010 |
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People really need to stop sleeping on Nneka - she's making some extraordinary music.
While I'm glad to hear the remix didn't go the cliched "heartbeat" sounds route, I have to say I like the original better. This version dulls some of the tension and passion that made the original so captivating.
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| Posted on Oct 04, 2010 |
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That shit is f-ing crazy. Really feeling this joint, the beat and the way she rides the beat is outta this world
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| Posted on Oct 04, 2010 |
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I don't think I'll ever get tired Heartbeat!!!!! Dope Remix!!!!
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| Posted on Oct 05, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 20 |
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I like Nneka. The track builds. just wasn't feeling the start of the track, but had to give it some time.
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| Posted on Oct 05, 2010 |
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Nneka is the truth!
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| Posted on Oct 07, 2010 |
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Heard about her through the world of Tumblr...and I am impressed.
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| Posted on Oct 08, 2010 |
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Good remix, yet the original was better.
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| Posted on Oct 10, 2010 |
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South Africa loves Nneka!!!!
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