‘Always There’, Jocelyn Brown’s first re-release on her new Joycee Records arrives with added emotional weight, shaped by her long-time friend and collaborator DJ Bert Bevans, who passed away in January 2026. A pioneer of the Studio 54 era and a defining force in London’s soul and house scene, Bevans shared a decades‑long creative chemistry with Jocelyn, one built on instinct, respect, and a deep musical bond. This remix, one of the final projects he completed for her, feels both celebratory and elegiac. It revitalises a much loved classic while honouring the legacy of a DJ whose influence stretched across continents and generations. Bevans’ spirit lingers in every beat, a fitting tribute to a life spent moving dance floors around the world.
Ratha Gud 5/5
