Name: Shola Ama - You're The One I Love [Damien Mendis 'D&A' Remix] by Damien Mendis SOULCHILD in shola ama
Duration: 4 min 4 s
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shola ama

just faster version. better for boogie woogie, rock'n'roll, lindy hop.

Alesha Dixon - The Boy Does Nothing faster version.

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Marvin Gaye - Just Like Music

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Take this ride as we journey through the scenic routes of our time and memories together (or the lack thereof) in Nights Like These (Three). 

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Brandy - I Wanna Be Down (Shake You Down '86 Remix)
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Q Choreo / Brandy x The Notorious B.I.G. x Mtume - "Best Friend" (Initial Talk Remix) 
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Brandy - Best Friend (Juicy Fruit '83 Remix) @InitialTalk

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Trap styled remix of Zhane's classic hit "sending My Love"

Zhane w/ Rakim- Sending My Love (Complx Baysixx Classy Ratchet Remix)

This revamp remix was commissioned by Craig Kallman (who was then the CEO/President of Atlantic Records USA). He had signed me to a production deal with the label and I had to produce or remix whatever they asked me to do, whilst under contract. On this occasion, I was more than happy to run with a Brandy track. Mike City had written and produced the original, but it was getting a lukewarm reception at radio and in the r&b clubs. So, that was my brief. Rodney Jerkins had superbly produced "What About Us" with its clunky groove, in a fresh, new way. But, unfortunately this song didn't lend itself very well to that (or any modern style) that well. It had to fit like it was meant to be...naturally. 

Michael Wycoff's "Looking Up To You" (produced masterfully by Webster Lewis) had been a big favourite on the soul and r&b circuit in the UK since 1982. It had been sampled on Zhane's "Hey Mr DJ" (loved that record, but man they sang badly out of tune!). I decided to revive it, changing the key and tempo slightly to fit "Full Moon". Every bar was cut and spliced to play in metronomic time. Tougher drums, a deep synth bassline, strings were added, along with a sprinkling of percussion. 

I wasn't completely happy with the mix that was done in London. So, whilst in America I asked Kevin 'KD' Davis if he'd help me mix it again. He's a great mix engineer and relatively quick too. He's mixed Usher, Outkast, Rihanna, Ne-Yo and too many to name here. KD was en route to Miami, Florida. So, I flew down and we did it at Circle House Studios (owned by the reggae group Inner Circle). It's not like a regular corporate studio. It's a converted one floored house. In the pool house was Lil Jon, next door to me was Lenny Kravitz and across the TV room was Lauryn Hill. The kitchen chef is amazing. Everyone eats well there! KD got the vocals sounding so much better within a hour or two. When I returned to the UK, I felt the music was a bit lightweight, on reflection. So, I used the Miami 'vocal' mix and created a new 'music' mix back in London; blended it together (one with Fat Joe's rap, one without) and Fed Ex'd it back to Craig @ Atlantic in NYC. Everyone loved it. But, before doing this version I had another idea that I wanted to investigate... C'est Chic :)

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Brandy - Full Moon (Soulchild Remix feat. Fat Joe)

Commissioned by Craig Kallman (CEO/President of Atlantic Records USA). He proudly told me he had signed only two people to a production deal with the label. Myself and Outkast's Andre 3000. Gulp! Motivation! During that time, CK commissioned me to work with/on a number of records/artists. Brandy's "Full Moon" was one. This CHIC version has actually my first idea when I heard the original song. I thought it might be TOO retro, so I didn't even attempt to put it together until after I delivered the SOULCHILD REMIX to a very pleased record label. Ironically, more people seem to like this than my other version. Who could've predicted that?! 

The sample: CHIC "I Want Your Love". Various portions from the full length version were extracted and put aside. Each portion was then manually manipulated to play in concert pitch. The original mastering engineer must've sped it up on the cut in 1979 (not unheard of). Then every bar, half bar, and quarter & eighth bar was spliced into (almost) perfect time. This was needed as I planned to add tougher new drums - percussion, strings, and synth bass too - and THEY would be in metronomic time(ish). This was a long convoluted process, but I knew it'd be worth it in the end. The original bassline was played by the late great Bernard Edwards. Guitar by the legendary Nile Rodgers, and drums by one of world's finest drummers - my hero - the late great Tony Thompson. 

I have never seen Craig Kallman so thrilled, when I delivered this version. He had it on repeat in his office (loudly) and started calling people in the building to come up and hear it immediately! After that meeting, I spoke to Jimmy Bralower (he worked in promotions and was previously and very famous drum programmer to A-List record producers). He told me Nile Rodgers had just left his office. I was gutted I didn't get to meet him and play him my CHIC Mix. It's still available on CD single, iTunes, and 12in vinyl. Hope you enjoy it. Thank you for your kind emails and comments. Much love, DM

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To the person who I accidentally deleted their comment - Sorry, I clicked on the wrong icon! 
Please re-comment! Here's the reply to clarify your question...
That particular CD promo is slightly mistitled. Any version that utilises CHIC's "I Want Your Love" is either the so-called "Damien Mendis Remix" or derived from that remix. Thus, the so-called "Rascal Mix/Dub" is actually a 'Re-Edit' of the "Damien Mendis Remix/Instrumental/Dub". The stems were given to him with a view to re-EQing them - beefing them up. I wasn't happy with my original mix. I thought it sounded a bit thin. It was done quickly in the UK, with a view to mixing it once I was back in the USA. The 'Rascal' did a pretty good job of beefing it up on the whole. The balance wasn't perfect, but it sufficed. My OTHER version of "Full Moon" utilises Michael Wycoff's "Looking Up To You" and SHOULD be titled "Soulchild Remix" (which is one of my alternative production pseudonyms). The main Soulchild Remix has no rap, the other features a rap from Fat Joe. Hope that clears up any confusion?!

Brandy - Full Moon (Damien Mendis 'CHIC' Radio Mix)

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Shola Ama - You're The One I Love [Damien Mendis 'D&A' Remix]

Floetry ft. Common - SupaStar (Lawrence Wiggins Remix)

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Luny Tunes Ft Varios Mayor Que Yo ( Remix Version Dj Andres ) 94 Bpm

Damien Mendis > DJ, Music Producer, Mixer, Writer/Composer, Arranger.

As a DJ, recently played in the main room @ Egg London (alongside Dimitri From Paris & DJ Pierre) on their new insanely great Flipside Sound System - which has to be heard to be believed. 
Booked to play the main room @ Pacha London.
Has also played at a vast array of clubs, festivals & events including: Fabric, Ministry of Sound, Glastonbury, Notting Hill Carnival, London Fashion Week, Ibiza, Marbella, Miami, Los Angeles, Chicago - many more worldwide spots.
DJ'd at numerous private parties for A-List celebrities & artists in the UK, Europe, & USA.
Musically style: Right across the board. No style preference. Bespoke sets for each party - commercial, underground or mixed.
R&B, Hip Hop, all kinds of House, Nu Disco, Indie/Dance, Techno, Reggae/Dancehall... you name it.

As a Producer/Mixer - too many to list- production monikers: SOULCHILD, MindSpell, D&A. 
Highlights include > Gorillaz, Brandy, Drake/Rihanna, Electric Six, Foxy Brown/Jay-Z, Byron Stingily, The Fugees. Some are featured here on SoundCloud.

Shola Ama - You're The One I Love [Damien Mendis 'D&A' Remix]

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