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Remixed Dance Hits

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I got the sense James didn't have much input in the construction of these tracks. Not to call it unauthorized, it just feels very un-james. If you're familiar with the album these tracks are largely drawn from you'll appreciate the alterations and additions. If you've never heard James you'll find an accessible way to get into it and get invovled. The second version of (I got you) I feel good is in my opinion the best version of the song ever produced. Very Funky, very different and a welcome relief to the version current oldies station insist was the only JB song evar.

The godfather of soul gets boosted into the new millennium with 12 fresh, funky remixes of his biggest hits! Brown is already a dance machine unto himself, combined with today's hottest producers...he's deadly! With a stellar career that spans close to half a century, "The Hardest Working Man In Show Business" has affected every genre of popular music This release is receiving full servicing to dance djs, press & retail, including a 12" single tie in for clubs. Many titles have been bestowed upon James Brown over the years, (often by himself), and he has lived up to them all! From soul to jazz to funk to rock...Brown has the moves & the grooves to justify his altar in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame as well as the myriad of accolades he has garnered from every facet of the entertainment world. Perhaps his brightest accomplishment throughout it all is his unending ability to make people move and shake their thang! Goldenlane Records proudly presents Remixed Dance Hits as a tribute to Soul Brother #1's undeniable impact on the world of modern dance. JB's unmistakable vocal and rhythm are spliced with the turntable prowess of today's hottest producers and djs, bringing a fresh, modern twist to the timeless styling of this funk master. This disc is sure to be an instant favorite with dance music fans from every style and generation. Play it loud and watch the people move!

1. I Got You (I Feel Good) - Digital Johnson Mix
2. Super Bad - Fredco Mix
3. Get Up Offa That Thang - Splats & Star Mix
4. Get Up (I Feel Like Being A Sex Machine, Pt.1) - Get Funky Mix
5. Papa's Got A Brand New Bag - Feel It Mix
6. Get On The Good Foot - DJ Rib Mix
7. I Got The Feelin' - Hyper Mix
8. Cold Sweat - Rosetta Mix
9. Hot Pants - Da' Funked Mix
10. Hot Pants - LA Hornz Mix
11. Papa's Gotta A Brand New Bag - Fresh Mix
12. I Got You (I Feel Good) - Jazzy G Mix
13. It's Too Funky In Here - Funk Me Mix

It's fun to listen to these tracks, as a longtime fan who has internalized all the original hit singles and live album versions.

However, this is decidely non-essential: there istoo much going on, technologically, and too much here is based upon later live recordings, not considered classic JB: an amalgam of Disco / Pop / slick attempts to *recreate* Funk.

No doubt the remix contributors know and respect their subject. Thy've delivered a decent party" record..but nothing for radio airplay or serious study.

Perhaps the best result of this CD is to hopefully get the attention of Universal/Polydor, to do a (with all due respect to the JB Scientists) real, professional job of re-mixing (not re-mastering) the crucial live efforts, SEX MACHINE & REVOLUTION OF THE MIND, APOLLO VOL. III. Eighteen years since the one and only "official" Compact-Disc delivery of these heavily-sampled, though poorly mixed, sets.

[Review based upon Amazon "samples"].

James Brown and His Classic Jams get a Up-Dated Twist.His Music continues to excite&provoke.His Genius on moving&groving only increases as time goes by.hard to believe many of these songs are 30 plus years old.but the quality of JB still is fresher than most things you are likely to hear today.