R&B Fridays: Episode 114


Undoubtedly, the highlight of this week’s R&B content has already been delivered, with the hugely-anticipated release of The Weeknd’s second project, Thursday. There’s also new music from upcoming UK singer Chrome, dropping off an energetic single for his latest video.

Very diverse episode this week, with some mainstream pop, old-school style soul and the usual R&B fare all made available for your listening pleasure, and plenty of big names providing that content. Click below to fill yourself with R&B nourishment.

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Chromeo, Elly Jackson and Duck Sauce-Hot Mess Remix


This, my friends, is how a dance remix should be done. The Duck Sauce duo do their utmost to retain the upbeat vibe of the original, as they swap out the existing disco-retro synths for more head-nodding electro stylings, turning the track from a pop-dance club filler to a more electro-infused effort.

I can’t praise their synth work enough, and it’s what you’d expect from such an accomplished duo. They manage to really bring some diversity and quality to their work here, foregoing the lazy, repetitive remixes found elsewhere in the genre for a more tailored style that adapts and switches the effects surrounding the key melodies appropriately. Not sure if this should really be a remix, as it’s essentially an entirely new song. Fantastic track though, one that’ll spice up any party playlist.

Chromeo-Hot Mess (Duck Sauce Remix) ft. Elly Jackson

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Chromeo and La Roux-Hot Mess Remix

Edit: Bringing this back up to the top as I forgot to post the audio! You can grab it here.

La Roux (or maybe just Elly Jackson?) jump onto Chromeo’s electro-pop single for an official remix. The original was full of fun, bouncy and catchy vibes, and throwing in the unmistakeable vocals of Jackson will improve any song, especially an electro-influenced one.

Really memorable track that will most certainly be a chart/club favourite for the foreseeable future, as it has the right blend of disco synths, catchy vocals and a head-nodding tempo.

(FYI, the visuals here are actually for the original track, just for you to get accquainted!)

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