“Crates: Remix Fundamentals – Volume 1” – Jill Scott Tracks Hits #1 on Amazon
June 20, 2012 (Los Angeles, CA) – Recently Hidden Beach announced their plans to kick off the summer with the launch of a new remix compilation series entitled CRATES: REMIX FUNDAMENTALS. The first volume features an eclectic collection of Jill Scott hits remixed and re-grooved by some of the music industry’s best DJ’s and Producer/Remixers.
Since the announcement of CRATES: REMIX FUNDAMENTALS VOLUME 1 the album has been steadily climbing the charts, creating chatter amongst industry professionals and hitting number one on Amazon’s Electronica list. Crates: Remix Fundamentals Volume 1 is due out June 26th available online and in stores.
CRATES: REMIX FUNDAMENTALS VOLUME 1 is certainly capturing the spirit of summer by surpassing notable names on the chart such as David Guetta, M83 and LMFAO to top the number one spot on Amazon’s Electronica list. CRATES: REMIX FUNDAMENTALS VOLUME 1 (Spring Summer Feeling), the first of three remix volumes has also been receiving rave reviews.
PopcultureZ.com explained that “Whether it is the dance-floor-ready remix of ‘Can’t Explain’, the soaring ‘Spring Summer Feeling’, or the more laid-back ‘redux’ of ‘A Long Walk’, this collection breathes new life into Jill Scott’s neo soul stylings, making this a great album for parties and DJs alike.” While Caesar Live N’ Loud simply describes the album as “the perfect combination of her voice with the remixes, it’s amazing…”
Jill Scott’s original vocals were paired with some of music’s most influential DJs and Producer/Remixers including Ron Trent, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Ca$e Boogie, and Mr. Mig transforming her soulful vocals to be enjoyed by new audiences worldwide.
Besides Ron Trent and DJ Jazzy Jeff, on CRATES: VOLUME 1, fans will be treated to new versions of their favorite Jill Scott songs by Mr Mig (Beyoncé, Diddy, Kristine W), Ca$e Boogie (Young Money, Jamie Foxx), and Jaymes”Th3ree Fourteen” Ball (Trick Daddy, Maybach Music) among others.
While club remixes of many Jill Scott and other Hidden Beach artists’ songs circulated in underground circles for years, CRATES: REMIX FUNDAMENTALS represents the first time Hidden Beach has created a remix collection targeting the club market. To introduce the inaugural collection, Hidden Beach released, CRATES/CHOSEN FEW MIXTAPE with DJ Alan King which is now available at www.CRATESREMIX.com. CRATES: REMIX FUNDAMENTALS VOLUME 1 is in-stores June 26th.