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Nneka - Heartbeat (Koolkojak Remix)
Artist: Nneka
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.
This song first appeared on the
R&B / Pop Chart
on October 11, 2010
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 42 |
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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 04, 2010 |
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I Love her.....
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| Posted on Oct 04, 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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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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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 2476 |
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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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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 25 |
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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 05, 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: 30 |
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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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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 22 |
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Good remix, yet the original was better.
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| Posted on Oct 11, 2010 |
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South Africa loves Nneka!!!!
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| Posted on May 25, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 2 |
Remix are the best music i like in pub and club. The music makes me relive the mood made. Smooth and good is my taste which i find in nneka heartbeat albums.
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| Posted on Jul 17, 2012 |
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