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Super in-demand DJ/Producer, Richie Blacker is synonymous as a name that offers up a refreshing wave of nostalgia as he has for labels such as Anjunadeep, Stress, Circus, Last Night On Earth, Armada & Nothing Else Matters. Richie brings his A-game to his incredible re-imagining of the Bronski Beat classic ‘Smalltown Boy’ for today’s dance floors and dance fans alike, collaborating with Gus F and transforming his recent underground sunshine anthem into a weapon straight for the dancefloor with dynamite effect.
Richie turns in the main club mix; a melodic house anthem that is chunky, warm, and lush as well as full of weighty driving bass, uplifting melodic elements, and euphoric pads & synth work with a proper nod to the power of the original. It also includes some tasty Italo / 80’s references and of course, that truly hypnotic lead hook to accompany Jimmy’s astounding vocals. This new version is one of a very few that official featuring a vocal performance and full support from one of the most powerful and loved voices of the 80s; the legendary Jimmy Somerville (Bronski Beat, The Communards), and released with the blessing of the Bronski Beat team.
As if that wasn’t enough, Richie turns in an Acid Breaks mix which his fans are sure to love as it features trademark bubbling 303 acid riffs set to classic progressive breaks, soul-stirring melodies, and pads; all are carried by the timeless, anthemic lead synth hook and soaring vocal performance to guarantee those hairs-raising-on-the-neck moments. Gus F’s version has already amassed a huge following and soundtracked the summer in Ibiza, chillout spaces, and bar vibes around the globe over the last few months. It racked up millions of streams and huge support from DJ supremos like Dave Seaman, Alan Dixon, Chus & Ceballos, Claptone, Quentin Harris, Tom Novy, Nic Fanciulli, Luke Brancaccio, Chris Lake, John 00 Fleming, Judge Jules, and Robosonic.
Release date: September 30th, 2022.