I usually hate compilations, but this one is different. Verve//Remixed 4 features a wide array of production contributors to re-imagine a number of R&B, soul, latin and jazz standards (and rare gems).

I’ve been blasting this CD at the office a few times a day. Favorites are Kenny Dope’s take on James Brown’s “There Was a Time”, Diplo’s take on Marlena Shaw’s “California Soul” (mp3 below) and Psapp Remix of “Bim Bom” by Astrud Gilberto.

Tracks:

1. “Cry Me A River” (Truth & Soul Remix) – Dinah Washington
2. “Gimmie Some” (Mike Mangini Remix) – Nina Simone
3. “There Was A Time” (Kenny Dope Remix) – James Brown
4. “California Soul” (Diplo) – Marlena Shaw (mp3)
5. “Take Care Of Business” (Pilooski Edit) – Nina Simone
6. “Bim Bom” (Psapp Remix) – Astrud Gilberto
7. “Tenderly” (Mocky Remix) – Anita O’ Day
8. “Tea For Two” (Chris Shaw Remix) – Sarah Vaughan
9. “Dilo Como Yo” (Antibalas Remix) – Patato & Totico
10. “Evil Ways” (Karriem Riggins Remix) – Willie Bobo
11. “Everybody Loves The Sunshine” (9th Wonder Remix) – Roy Ayers
12. “I Get A Kick Out Of You” (Cinematic Orchestra) – Ella Fitzgerald

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