Written, Produced and Mixed by Freddie Baker

Mastered by Rob Small

Releasing on October 8th (Pre-orders on Bandcamp now!)

Two Minds EP (CLIPS)

Original: Soul2Soul - Back To Life

Available to purchase on my Bandcamp:
https://opbreaks.bandcamp.com/track/soul-ii-soul-back-to-life-op-breaks-edit

Back To Life

Bandcamp

Soul II Soul - Back To Life (OP Breaks Edit)

Alicia Keys is one of the undisputed queens of contemporary R&B. Powerful vocals, earnest lyrics and a deep self-awareness are the main pillars that have held up her career. But what happens when you fuse ballads with basslines? For this vinyl-only co-release on Bristol imprints Eminent and Slippery Sounds, Knoxville’s Nikki Nair stands at the intersection between new and old and redefines exactly how to nail the bootleg edit.

‘If I Ain't Got You’ is a precise flurry of two-step garage and nostalgic vocals, Alicia’s lilting voice still recognisable despite the dancefloor environment. A glossy rhythm breathes life into the old classic so that it becomes a new entity, which somehow welds together the murky rave realm with the weightlessness of Summer. It’s rare for tracks to suit any given setting, but this one might just be a strong contender.
 
‘Show Me Love’ takes a more starry-eyed course, weaving dewy textures into a fresh whimsical appeal. There’s still a subtle nod to the past despite the more recent Alicia/Miguel sample, which comes in the form of the 2010’s grime era melodies and nostalgic soundscapes. The breakdown around the halfway mark is a particular treat; it hoists up the vocals in reverence before the first of two ice-cold, dubby drops.

They say that if you’re paying homage to one of the greats, you’ve got to do it right. But Nikki Nair goes above and beyond that into a captivating alternate reality where the rush the second time round is just as good. These bootlegs are instant classics in themselves. 

@nikki-nair
@eminentuk
@slipperysounds

Buy:
https://eminent-uk.bandcamp.com/album/eminent-x-slippery-sounds-exss001

PREMIERE: Nikki Nair - I Ain't Got You [Eminent x Slippery Sounds]

Refixes of classic tracks, for Dj's only, Only use if you own the original Records, Enjoy!
https://pjbridger.bandcamp.com/album/pj-bridger-pj-dubs-05

K.P. & Envyi - Swing My Way (Pj Bridger Refix)

Bad With Names

Latency (BAKEY Remix)

You Know I've Missed You (TODD EDWARDS) - Tommy Villiers remix

ALONE WITH THE TV (MITCHELL BROTHERS) (CONDUCTA FLIP)

Starstruck freestyle(HE!! ye@)

Strong mix by Bailey Ibbs, been on repeat!
https://soundcloud.com/bailey-ibbs

Bailey Ibbs - Flowdans Better Place

Para - Let You Go

Z. James (@z_james) flips a new jack swing classic into a deep & dubby 2-step groover. Guaranteed to move hips!

ALONE WITH THE TV (MITCHELL BROTHERS) (CONDUCTA FLIP)

Ed Hux

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