An homage to Pebbles' infectious 90s R&B hit 'Giving You the Benefit'. Largely based on the original track with an increased tempo, made it more dance-y.

Pebbles - Giving You The Benefit (MattB217 Rerub)

Did a dub of River Ocean feat. India's 'Yemaya Y Ochun (Love and Happiness). Added piano from Marshall Jefferson's 'Move Your Body'.

River Ocean - Yemaya Y Ochun (Love And Happiness) (MattB217 Dub)

My interpretation of Karyn White's hit 'Romantic'. Vocal stem was a bit rough but workable. Layered in some other elements from that song plus the bass from 'Say You Will' by Easy Freak, strings from 'Strobelite Honey (Hot Mix)' by Black Sheep, and some synth from JKriv 'Make That Change'.

Karyn White - Romantic (MattB217 Remix)

Pitched down Maxwell's vocal for 'Ascension (Don't Ever Wonder)' and layered in piano from Cathy Dennis' 'Just Another Dream' and the bass and organ from David Morales' 'Respect (Def Classic Mix)'.

Maxwell - Ascension (Don't Ever Wonder) (MattB217 Remix)

A mix of my favourite Deee-Lite song 'Thank You Everyday'. The toughest time I've had sequencing vocals, but it was a fun challenge. Also wove in elements of Ultra Nate's 'You're Not the Only One', Raye's 'Escapism', Lisa Stansfield's 'The Real Thing', and LeeeN's 'I Need'.

Deee-Lite - Thank You Everyday (MattB217 Remix)

Lifted a semi-rough vocal (i.e. some static on the verses and couldn't strip some of the yells in the background) from Janet Jackson's 'State of the World'. The bass is from MK feat. Alana's song 'Reality'. Some keyboard from Madonna's 'Vogue'. Piano is from Jodeci's 'Freekn You (Aqcora Remix). Strings from Cathy Dennis' 'You Lied to Me'.

Janet Jackson - State Of The World (MattB217 Remix)

*Had to pitch down vocals to upload*

I decided to make a mix of one of my favourite 90s pop-house songs, Cathy Dennis' 'Touch Me (All Night Long)' - or 'All Night Long (Touch Me)' for purists. Used the bass from Kylie Minogue's 'Tension (Chromeo Mix)', and a mix of keyboards/synths/strings from Ultra Nate's 'Brass in Pocket (C-Dock Style Mix)', Madonna's 'Erotica (Underground Club Mix)', and Lisa Stansfield's 'Set Your Loving Free'.

Cathy Dennis - Touch Me (All Night Long) (MattB217 Remix)

I love this Sam Sparro track in it's original version where it's more R&B leaning. Here, I made it clubby. Drums and percussion from Madonna's 'Vogue', strings and other instrumentation from Lisa Stansfield's 'You Can't Deny It', bass from Brand New Heavies' 'Crying Water'.

Sam Sparro - Return To Paradise (MattB217 Remix)

I listened to a podcast this week that featured Tara Kemp - an artist who had two major pop soul hits in the early 90s. Then, a product of industry politics, her mainstream career ended as quickly as it started. I always liked her song 'Hold You Tight' so I decided to mix it. Samples include: bass from Nu Shooz 'I Can't Wait', snare from Cathy Dennis' 'You Lied to Me', some vibes from Barbara Tucker 'Beautiful People' and Lisa Stansfield's 'Change'.

Tara Kemp - Hold You Tight (MattB217 Remix)

I have always had an appreciation for Jomanda. Their first album was dance focused and their sophomore album was more R&B focused. This song is taken from that album. In its original form, it's up-tempo R&B. Samples I used: bass from En Vogue's 'You Don't Have to Worry (Club Remix)', strings and horns from Lisa Stansfield's 'The Real Thing', piano from Ultra Nate's 'Survivor', organ from David Morales' 'Respect (Classic Mix).

Jomanda - Don't Deny (MattB217 Remix)

In honour of Cathy's 55th bday on March 25, 2024, I created this mix of ballad 'Tell Me' from her debut album 'Move to This'. This was a lot of fun to pull together. Despite turning the ballad into a house song, I had to slow down the vocal to make it work.

Cathy Dennis - Tell Me (MattB217 Remix)

Mary J Blige - Love No Limit (MattB217 Remix)

Remixed one of my favourite Lisa Stansfield songs 'Set Your Loving Free'.

Lisa Stansfield - Set Your Loving Free (MattB217 Remix)

One of my top five (maybe top three) favourite Jody Watley songs.

Jody Watley - I Want You (MattB217 Remix)

I love Malaika. I wish she was better known as she had some catchy songs on the sole album she released during the 90s. This is the first song I've made with no samples. Track not being monetized.

Malaika - Gotta Know (Your Name) (MattB217 Remix)

In its original form, Pure Sugar's song 'Love You Senseless' is a gorgeous ballad. I suggest you check it out! Here, I punched it up to a house mix. The only sample is the vocal (aside from one Serato public domain sample), which I had some fun reconstructing near the end. Track is not being monetized.

Pure Sugar - Love You Senseless (MattB217 Remix)

The 90s MK featuring Alana CD, 'Surrender', is one of my favourite 90s CDs. Despite MK ascending to superstar status, sadly, this album doesn't seem to be available for streaming for newer generations to discover. It's also a shame that Alana (Simon) seems to have disappeared from music as her unique voice and songwriting could've created an even bigger impact! Track not being monetized.

MK feat. Alana - Almost Gave Up (MattB217 Remix)

I really wish Zhane had recorded more albums. I'm a huge fan of their two 90s releases. I kept trying to come around to mixing this song but each beat I started making, the vocal didn't really work. But I finally made something where the vocal makes sense (at least, to me!). Track is not being monetized.

Zhane - Vibe (MattB217 Remix)

I wanted to mix one of my favourite songs off Lisa's debut album, 'Affection', called 'Sincerity'. Turned a mid-tempo R&B groove into a dance thumper :) Track is not being monetized.

Lisa Stansfield - Sincerity (MattB217 Remix)

Vanessa Williams released her first album in 15 years in Aug 2024 and it inspired me to dig through some of her back catalogue. I always loved the song 'The Comfort Zone' so I thought I'd have some fun with it. I've affectionately called this my 'ReZone'. Track is not being monetized.

Vanessa Williams - The Comfort Zone (MattB217 ReZone)

In it's original form, 'Kind of Vibe' is a mid-tempo 80s/90s influenced R&B track. It's probably going to end up in my top five streamed songs of 2024. I love the melody and took a stab at giving it a house twist. Track is not being monetized.

Marlon Coles - Kind Of Vibe (MattB217 Remix)

One of the first mixes I uploaded here was this song - seven months ago in Feb 2024. Since then, I've (arguably) gotten a bit better at remixing, I wanted to go back and re-do this song because it's one of my favourite songs from the 90s. I left the original on my profile so that I could go back and hear the progress during that seven month span, if I ever choose to. I kept some things from the first mix that I liked (the bass line and a sound effect from Alanis' 'Plastic' along with a drum roll from the album version of this song). All other parts are new. Track is not being monetized.

Lisa Lougheed - Won't Give Up My Music (MattB217 Remix #2)

I tried mixing this song as a dance track and I wasn't digging it. The idea of using that quasi-ubiquitous early 90s drum beat commonly heard by Soul II Soul and Lisa Stansfield (among others) seemed like a fun idea so I went with it. Track is not being monetized.

Madonna - Inside Of Me (MattB217 Remix)

I've loved this song for decades. I wish it was better known as, in its original form, it's pretty damn funky with its Rick James 'Mary Jane' sample and deserved more recognition (in my opinion). Track is not being monetized.

Y?N-Vee - Chocolate (MattB217 Remix)

I love TBNH; partial to their work with N'Dea Davenport. This is my favourite song by them. Only sample is the vocal. Track is not being monetized.

The Brand New Heavies - Dream On Dreamer (MattB217 Remix)

I've long wanted a reason to use the drum beat from Eric B. & Rakim's 'Don't Sweat the Technique'. Paired it up with my favourite Montell Jordan song. Track is not being monetized.

Montell Jordan - Somethin' 4 Da Honeyz (MattB217 Remix)

In it's original form, this song is a gorgeous, mid-tempo R&B ballad. I love converting slow songs into dance tracks. Track is not being monetized.

SWV - When U Cry (MattB217 Remix)

I love everything about the Sneaker Pimps song 'Alibis'. Lyrics, melody, vocal, etc. Sampled the drum track from Madonna's 'Justify My Love'. Track is not being monetized.

Sneaker Pimps - Alibis (MattB217 Remix)

In its original form, 'Crazy Love' is a mid-tempo R&B groove. This is one of my favourite songs by CeCe Peniston. Here I turned in a deep house mix. Track is not being monetized.

CeCe Peniston - Crazy Love (MattB217 Remix)

Recently, I revisited Kristine W's debut album, 'Land of the Living'. I was reminded of how many great songs there are. She's largely known as a dance music singer, but several of the songs display her ability to handle other genres as well. In its original form, 'Love Song' is a mid-tempo groove. I've always enjoyed the moodiness of this song, which comes through on a few tracks on the album. I had some fun turning it into a house mix. Track is not being monetized.

Kristine W - Love Song (MattB217 Remix)

Amateur remixer, self-teaching myself the ropes. Check out some remixes I've made. Inspired by 90s house and R&B. Nothing is being monetized.

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