Three years after his acclaimed Robsoul debut, London-based groove master Marlon George returns with a jaw-dropping remix of Colm K & Elaine Downling’s 2011 deep gem “Basics” on Lilac Recordings – and it’s been well worth the wait.
Clocking in at a luxurious nine minutes, George’s version of “Basics” is a masterclass; simultaneously rich and restrained His signature jazz-tinted flair and vinyl-fed sampling instincts unfold slowly, stacking soulful layers with a surgeon’s touch. Already play out in Fabric Room 1 and backed by heads from across the house music spectrum, it’s equal parts peak-time bomb and versatile DJ tool – both fit for dance floors and laid-back enough for headphone meditation.
On the B-side, Romanian rhythm architect MP (a.k.a. Mihai Popescu) flips George’s groove into a fizzy, bass-forward roller, perfectly calibrated for early morning euphoria. The pairing makes for a potent 12-inch record, both sides steeped in musicality and intention.
And, if you want to fully experience this remix, you’ll have to get a hand on one of those records. Mastered by Grazz at The Exchange, it sounds nothing short of phenomenal – warm, punchy, and high-definition without ever losing its analog soul. There are only 150 hand-stamped copies in circulation, and it’s set to be a collector’s item from the get-go.
This remix is everything you should come to expect from Marlon George, the British selector and producer with a sound DJ Mag has described as “slightly spacey, casually jazzy, and fully groovy.” A fixture in Europe’s most revered booths – from PIKES to fabric’s Room 3 – he’s a vinyl devotee and deep-digging technician whose productions have been championed by the likes of Kyle Hall, Jimpster, and S.A.M.
His “Basics” remix is a top-notch soulful take on a classic. We’d recommend grabbing this vinyl as soon as you possibly can – wait too long, and you’ll have missed your chance.
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