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Release Date: March 25th 2008 |
“Those Things proves there’s depth to Migs’ illustrious career, as we witness his wide range of songwriting abilities.” (4 & 1/2 Stars out of 5) - URB
“Those Things” is the first great electronica album of 2007, showcasing an adventurous, world-class producer at the top of his game” - PopMatters
NEW YORK – On April 22, world-renowned Bay Area DJ/producer Miguel Migs
returns with Those Things Remixed. The CD features 14 unique interpretations of original tracks from Migs’ critically acclaimed 2007 album Those Things. The
eclectic roster of artists recruited for remix duty ranges from British house duo
Faze Action and Sade producer Cottonbelly to Swedish breakbeat artist
Rasmus Faber.
Migs’ intimate knowledge of multiple instruments (trumpet, congas, saxophone,
guitar and bass) combined with deft production skills and songwriting abilities
results in a sound all of his own. While the basis for the music is electronic,
shades of R&B, Soul, funk, reggae and Hip-Hop are evident throughout each
of his productions. Adding a truly live feel to Those Things is a bevy of vocal collaborations from respected names including Sadat X (Brand Nubian),
Lisa Shaw, Tim Fuller, Fred Ross (Sly and the Family Stone) and reggae
heavy weight Junior Reid.
Those Things Remixed further diversifies Miguel Migs’ sound by offering new
versions of album tracks from artists spanning the globe. UK band/DJ collective
Crazy P offers a funkier, spaced-out take on “Sometime,” while retaining – if not enhancing - Tim Fuller’s soulful vocals. “Fire feat. Junior Reid” undergoes two
drastic changes thanks to Cottonbelly’s signature killer bass lines and
Faze Action’s Afro-Jazz inspired house rhythms. Australian producer
Simon Grey adds a thick layer of funk and synths and perfectly complements
Lisa Shaw’s vocals on the title track, while Lithuania’s Mario Basanov takes it
down and deep on his remix “Can’t Get Through feat. Tim Fuller.” Eric Stamile
brings a little wobbly electro funk to the table with his dub of “So Far ” before
Alix Alvarez drops in a warm and flowing take on “Merzmerized.” Additional
remixes on Those Things Remixed come from Rasmus Faber, Dolls Combers,
J-Boogie, and of course, Miguel Migs.
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