Nina Simone is the latest iconic artist to have her back catalogue remixed and further fuel the debate of creative marketing verses sacrilege hotchpotch. “Remixed & Reimagined” a collection of contemporary updates from the high priestess of soul’s ‘60s catalogue. Francois K with his ethereal down beat remake of “Here Comes The Sun”, the chunky house of Tony Humphries on “Turn Me On” and shuffling Soul II Soul-inspired beats from Nickodemus on “O-o-Child” and the body shakers and key players charged with the deed in hand. Although it’s Groovefinder’s wonderfully upbeat dusting of “Ain’t Got No/I Got Life” (that originally featured in a TV ad campaign last year) that’s the clear standout.
4 Out Of 5
Reviewed By: Lewis Dene
