Trainspotting With DJ Rae

DJ Rae has a rich and credible history with house music, and a discography spanning from 2008 with self penned, endless much loved anthems and chart hits. From the early days of vinyl, as a dedicated DJ, her skills, songwriting and voice were soon picked up on by Defected, and she has been living and breathing house music ever since. Combining her talents, building a global following with her unique live show, whilst releasing a constant flow of collaborations, solo productions and remixes, DJ Rae remains relevant, and stands out as one of house music’s finest female artists on the scene.  As Sandy Rivera remixes her collaboration ‘Change’ with Martin Badder, DMCWorld goes Trainspotting with DJ Rae.

DJ Rae & Martin Badder  – Change (Sandy Rivera Remix) Let There Be house Records

A beautiful record we made in 2020, close to my heart, I asked Sandy to remix this for us to start 2025 going into my new role as head of Let There Be House records, he’s worked his magic and it marks a very special chapter for me.

DJ Rae & Martin Badder - Change (Sandy Rivera Remix)

Mark Knight, Mark Dedross  – Fighting Love  – Fools Paradise

Infectious bass line, tight production, rolling hooks, subtle, but it’s got that special something that gets the dancefloor fired up.

Ben Westbeech ft. RAHH  – Times Are Changing (Two Soul Fusion Extended Remix) Glitterbox Recordings

A collection of fine producers in the mix here, and a sublime vocal, this record sits beautifully through time and space.

Ben Westbeech ft. RAHH - Times Are Changing (Two Soul Fusion Extended Remix)

Darius Syrossian, Kathy Brown – Work It Out (Extended Mix) Toolroom

This is a tasty collaboration, Darius consistently delivers and teaming up with Kathy you just know It’s gonna be a sure fire player.

Darius Syrossian, Kathy Brown - Work It Out [House/Jackin' House]

Danny Howard, Joshwa (feat. Mahalia Fontaine)  – This Is A Warning  – Nothing Else Matters

Love the OG, Adeva, what a diva, her hooks, laced with infectious techy grooves, all over this!

Danny Howard, Joshwa (feat. Mahalia Fontaine) - (This Is A) Warning [House]

Inner City  – Good Life (Remastered) [Dantiez & Hugo Cantarra Extended Remix] Armada music

Huge fan of Inner City, big influence on me over the years, had a real moment singing this with Hacienda classical, full orchestra, goosebumps, amazing inspiration.

Inner City - Good Life (Remastered) [Dantiez & Hugo Cantarra Extended Remix]

The Shapeshifters  – Lola’s Theme (Tripolism Remix) Glitterbox Recordings

I remember hearing this record coming out at my first ever Miami music conference, those horns hit my brain and never left, obviously it became massive, then the vocal-huge! It marks a real good place in time, and this remix, pure class, the gift that keeps on giving.

The Shapeshifters - Lola's Theme (Tripolism Remix)

Girls of the Internet – The Gospel of Thomas Make U Mine (Extended Mix) House of the internet

A throwback with a fresh lick, slick and smooth blend of house and garage, real stylish delivery, more of this please.

Girls of the Internet, The Gospel of Thomas - Make U Mine (Extended Mix)

Louie Vega & Todd Terry  – Has Anybody Ever Loved Someone  – Freeze Records

These two in the house, doing what they do, you know it’s gonna hit the right spot.

Louie Vega & Todd Terry - Has Anybody Ever Loved Someone (Freeze Records)

Nicole Moudaber (Feat. London Community Gospel Choir)  (Alev Tav Extended Mix)  – Rise Up  – Nothing Else Matters

Throw down a choir, some old school, new school, a dirty bit of garage nostalgia, and the ears are gonna perk up…

Nicole Moudaber (feat. London Community Gospel Choir) - Rise Up (Alev Tav Remix) [UK Garage]

 

DJ Rae, Martin Badder ‘Change’ (Sandy Rivera / KOT Remixes) is out now on Let There Be House.

https://www.traxsource.com/title/2453411/change-sandy-rivera-kot-mixes