Remixing an already flawless house anthem is never an easy task. Thankfully, AS I AM is up to the challenge. Boldly taking on the initiative of spicing up the legendary Todd Terry’s iconic track “Samba,” the London-based producer adds some contemporary darkness to the formerly vibrant track.
While the original song could kickstart just about any social gathering, AS I AM’s remix is made with the afterparty in mind. With a hypnotic reverb that powerfully dominates the Spanish flare of the predecessor, in partnership with an emphatic never-ending bass line, this “Samba” is villainously delicious. It’s the excitement you feel walking into the basement of a slightly disturbing, but nonetheless exhilarating, promoter-run post-bar affair.
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A track on the Samba 2015 Remix EP, a release from Canadian dance music veteran Andy Reid’s label, Phoenix Music, AS I AM’s remix is a refreshing update on an eternal club staple. Over two decades since the release of the celebratory genre-bender, he proudly honours Todd Terry’s spirit, while simultaneously offering listeners a modern new way to dance to a familiar sound.
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