Following the release of their acclaimed debut album The Vision, Ben Westbeech and Kon unveil a sublimely arranged remix package of one of the standout cuts from the LP, 'Down' featuring Detroit soul trio Dames Brown. Opening with The Vision's blissful original, with its warm percussion and string-drenched interludes, 'Down' highlights the soul and funk leaning side of The Vision's sound. Snatch! label boss Riva Starr delivers his house roller of a mix next, taking a more dancefloor-focussed approach with filtered bass wobbles and irresistible loops, while maintaining the vitality of 'Down' that makes it special. Closing out the release is 45 Queen Natasha Diggs, who delivers a hazy, deeply groovy version of the record, richly instrumented with long, expressive keys and rhythmic percussion. This is yet another exquisite package from The Vision camp begging to be heard on the dancefloor.
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released March 19, 2021
The Vision featuring Dames Brown 'Down'
1. Down (Extended Mix)
2. Down (Riva Starr VIP Club Remix)
3. Down (Natasha Diggs Extended Remix)
Written & Produced by Ben Westbeech & Christian Taylor
Vocals Performed by Dames Brown (Athena Johnson, Teresa Marbury & LaRae Starr)
Mixed by Lance Desardi for Builders of Paradise
Track 1 Mastered by Matt Colton a Alchemy Mastering
Track 2 Remix & Additional Production by Riva Starr @ Snatch! Lab, London, UK
Mastered by Kevin Grainger at Wired Masters
Track 3 Remix & Additional Production by Natasha Diggs
Mixed by Caserta
Mastered by Sam Wills at Wired Masters
'Down' contains a sample of the recording 'Disco Boogie' by Family Attraction, used with permission and under license from Family Groove Records
Published by Just Isn't Music & Defected Music
Track 1 P&C 2018 Defected Records Limited
Track 2 & 3 P&C 2020 Defected Records Limited
Like so many others, this came like a bolt out of the blue and, even though it's well before payday, I had to have this astonishing album on vinyl to prove it exists. The feel of the tunes makes me feel like the Impressions do, Curtis Mayfield, the big spaces and instinctive horns and stuff drifting in and out. Great grooves and I can see lots of ghosts nodding along to this with big smiles on their faces. At last! Anthony Cottrell
Moodymann creates innovative soul funky music with deep 70s inspiration. The vocals are simply outstanding. A step back in time, 50 years ago! Superb. jef37
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