I recently remixed the song “Likes” from Yuna’s Rouge album. I love the concept of this song, it’s mainly about peoples addiction to validation from using social media.
I used a sample from the game Final Fantasy 7 Remake for the chords in the beat.
Today I am releasing 3 new, unheard remixes
Sampa The Great – Any Day (Katrah-Quey Remix)
FREE MP3: https://gum.co/anydaykatrahqueyremix
Joey Bada$$ – Super Predator feat Styles P
FREE MP3: https://gum.co/anydaykatrahqueyremix
Kno – Social Distancing
FREE MP3: https://gum.co/socialdistancingkatrahqueyremix
Check them out and let me know which one is your favorite!
-desmond
First, I love it. Sounds like 1998 Moment of Truth type of Gang Starr material. I think the J.Cole appearance was quite surprising because I felt they would’ve chosen an emcee that was a more classic 90s type emcee but they picked someone that was recognizable to younger hip-hop fans. That was a good choice. The beat is quintessential DJ Premier type boombap with a bright, prideful and triumphant piano loop with a beautiful violin line that comes in during the 3rd and 4th bars of the track.
I did feel like Guru’s voice during the verses sounded kinda higher volume wise compared to the chorus section but I got used to it. I loved Guru’s lyrics as they signify the importance of loving your family, the loyalty each member has towards another and used toughness of a diamond as a metaphor for strength & perseverance.
The cut “Family & Loyalty” is featured in my latest Boombap Blast podcast, episode 0025:
If you want the mp3 of the remix of Heavenbound that I did by Declaime, I can send it to your email. Add your email here: https://katrahqueymusic.fanbridge.com/
Take a listen before you do:
Let me know what you think in the comments!
I made this beat in 2009 or so, and the song was originally released in 2009 but remixed it recently, so it has a 10 year weird history to it. Like it was meant to be at this time.
Listen here:
https://soundcloud.com/katrah-quey/dj-js-1-nuthin-feat-cl-smooth-brother-ali-sadat-x-katrah-quey-remix
If you want the mp3 sent to you: https://katrahqueymusic.fanbridge.com/