London-based DJ and producer Jake Stewart, aka 1-800 GIRLS, lands on Armada Music today with a remix of Joe Smooth’s 1987 house classic ‘Promised Land’. Reiterating an empowering message across deep pads and brisk breakbeats, this new version promises a psychedelic, new-wave twist without losing the essence of the original.
Promised Land was previously ranked #20 in Mixmag’s “100 Greatest Dance Singles of All Time” (1996) and #4 in DJ Mag’s “Top 100 Club Tunes” (1998).
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Gaining widespread recognition from legends including Pete Tong, Solomun, Anja Schneider and Nicole Moudaber, 1-800 GIRLS’ distinct sound blends percussive rhythms, ethereal melodies and atmospheric textures to evoke a subdued nostalgia that hits a sweet spot in the UK rave scene.
Learn more about Joe Smooth’s ‘Promised Land’ in episode one of ‘Armada Music 20 Years Classics’ via Armada Music TV. The docu-series takes a deep dive into the history of dance music and its most seminal artists and hits.
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