NINA SIMONE
Nina Simone Remixed and Reimagined
Sony
· Obeah woman for the new school.
It's no secret Nina Simone's voice is among the greatest this planet has ever known. She was able to capture anguish, passion and hope like no one else before or since.
Some of the world's ace DJs and mix wizards have assembled 13 reverent tracks in her honour that are transfixing and beguiling. That irrepressible voice is the star of such danceable songs as "To Love Somebody," Chris Coco's stadium rocker and it is just that – a dance floor smash in the waiting.
"O-O-H Child" has the power to take a crummy day and turn it into a symphony of glee, while the catchy jungle mix of "Save Me" is ripe for lounging.
"I Can't See Nobody" captures the bittersweet pulse that made Simone's work so unique and powerful over the years. "Ain't Got Nobody" is best enjoyed in the morning with black coffee and a defiant attitude and the Mowo remix of "Go to Hell" is a call to arms for every woman ever done wrong.
Modern and funky, this is a killer introduction to Nina Simone for a new generation and a fresh perspective for long-time fans. She would have dug it.
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