I've loved Arnold Jarvis' voice for as long as I can remember. This is one my favourite songs of his. The bass is taken from Jody Watley's 'Looking for a New Love'.

Arnold Jarvis - Life Goes On (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)

Tried another mix of Alanis' early 90s Canada-only dance-pop single 'Plastic'. I wasn't too crazy about the first mix I made, was rather lackluster. I'm happier with this one but I left the original up. Lifted the vocal from that track. Bass and drum are from En Vogue's 'Time Goes On (Extended Remix). Keyboard is from Leeen's 'I Need'. Strings (I distorted them) are from Cathy Dennis' 'You Lied to Me'. Organ is from David Morales' 'Respect (Def Classic Mix).

Alanis - Plastic (MattB217 Better Plastic Remix)

I wanted the challenge of mixing a ballad. I love this Toni Braxton song, always have. Added the bass from Deee-Lite's 'Good Beat', violin and keyboard from En Vogue's 'You Don't Have to Worry (Club Mix)', keyboards from both Madonna's 'Erotica (Underground Mix) and Jody Watley's 'Dance to the Music', piano from both CeCe Peniston's 'Lifeline' and Darryl D'Bonneau's 'Just to be with you (Dr Packer Mix)'.

Toni Braxton - Why Should I Care (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)

Another of my favourite Ultra Nate tracks. Used the bass from Cathy Dennis' 'You Lied to Me', drums from Madonna's 'Vogue', and piano from Bobby D'Ambrosio's 'The Day (Alternate Mix)'.

Ultra Nate - Get It Up (the Feeling) (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)

One of my favourite songs from Cathy Dennis' 'Into the Skyline' album is this one, 'For Your Love'. Used vibe samples from a remix of Zhane's 'Request Line', synth from Reagan Grey's 'Owl', and bass from Barbara Tucker's 'Beautiful People'.

Cathy Dennis - For Your Love (MattB217 Remix)

Yvette Michele - Everyday & Everynight (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)

A lesser known Madonna single from the early 90s - one that I've always enjoyed.

Madonna - Keep It Together (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 still love Deee-Lite. I decided to remix this mid-tempo ballad from their sophomore album 'Infinity Within'. Not being monetized.

Deee-Lite - I Won't Give Up (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. Not being monetized.

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

In honour of her recently passed 50th birthday, here's some more remixed early 90s dance pop Alanis. This time 'Walk Away'. 

Alanis - Walk Away (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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