Another big sample replay for LF System here, essentially building up the entire track apart from the drums! It’s a replay of Plaza – (Got My) Dancing Shoes, and we particularly enjoyed recording the beautiful vocals by Kelly Barnes, the lush string interlude and the fat as funk Prophet bassline!
Campbell – Beat Goes On (Rhythm To The Brain)
October 11, 2022 By
We are increasingly having to replay tracks on stupidly fast turnarounds as bootleg mixes blow up on TikTok and have to be converted rapidly to legal, released versions of the track in a race to market with competing knock-off versions.
This track by Campbell contained multiple layers of sample history, as he had sampled All Seeing I, who were themselves sampling Buddy Rich (with Kathy Rich) and they were covering a Sonny and Cher song!
This sample replay was turned around by the Replay Heaven team in under a week, while multiple labels were bidding to release the track (and / or make their own competing versions) in the background. All very dramatic.
LF System – Afraid To Feel
September 16, 2022 By
So this massive track has become the longest running UK dance number 1 in history! The bulk of the track you hear is Replay Heaven’s sample replay of Silk’s “I Can’t Stop (Turning you on)”. Our version is performed by Hal Ritson, Richard Adlam, Rob Harris and Graeme Blevins with stunning lead vocals from Louise Claire Marshall.
The authentic 70s vibe is got by recording everything on period correct vintage equipment – nothing on the record manufactured after the 70s! However at mixdown the artist had full access to the multitrack stems from Replay Heaven so they were able to balance the elements better for a modern dance track than would have been possible using the original sample master.
Goodboys – Bongo Cha Cha Cha
June 5, 2021 By
Full big band? Singing in Italian (with a Spanish twist?)? All part of a days work at Replay Heaven!
Willy Moon – Yeah Yeah
April 4, 2012 By
Willy Moon’s “Yeah Yeah” is a positive maze of samples – with breakbeats, stabs, shouts, vocals and all sort spliced together to make this epic track. Fortunately Replay Heaven were on hand to replay and legalize the whole track – Quite a task!
Nas – Nasty
October 31, 2011 By
Replay Heaven is very proud to have been involved in working for Salaam Remi on creating the amazing new Nas single “Nasty” for Def Jam. Most of what you hear behind Nas is Replay Heaven’s audio recreation, put together with Salaam’s incredible touch.
Cee Lo Green – I Want You
June 10, 2011 By
Replay Heaven recreated the smooth soul loop that backs this awesome Cee Lo track for producer Jack Splash. Nearly all the backing track consists of Replay Heaven sample replay.
Jessie J – Mama Knows Best
January 31, 2011 By
When Jessie J needed some oldskool big band stabs for her track “Mama Know Best” her producers came to Replay Heaven to create new original audio with the authentic sound of a large 50’s big band on vinyl.
Check her out in this awesome lofi live performance!
Shy FX – "Raver" Ft Kano, Donae'o & Roses Gabor
November 3, 2010 By
Replay Heaven created the dub reggae replay elements for Shy FX’s epic “Raver”. The track and its video is a virtual who’s who of London music. See who you can spot!
Walkers TV Advert – "It's Raining Men"
October 1, 2010 By
Check out Gary Lineker strutting his stuff to Replay Heaven’s sample replay of the Weather Girls’ “It’s Raining Men” in the latest UK national TV advert for Walkers crisps.
Dizzee Rascal – “Dirtee Disco†video, with sample replay
June 9, 2010 By
Having worked on sample replay’s for 4 tracks on Dizzee Rascal’s platinum selling album “Tongue in Cheek” Dizzee is back with this disco stomper smash, hung around a sample recreation by Replay Heaven complete with full disco band, brass and string section.
Black Eyed Peas – Rock That Body. Video and sample replay.
March 9, 2010 By
Replay Heaven worked for producer David Guetta to recreate various synth, vocal and guitar elements from 80s pop tracks which are then cut up and glitched to build up the electro backing in this international smash hit.
Dizzee Rascal – Dirtee Cash.
October 27, 2009 By
Replay Heaven recreated the original club remix of Stevie V’s classic “Dirty Cash” for this smash single from Dizzee Rascal. The project involved initially copying all the parts accurately, then modifying the engineering of the tracks (EQ, compression etc) to better match the punch and presence of modern dance production – capturing the retro sound but with modern production standards.
Tinchy Stryder – Express Yourself
May 18, 2009 By
Replay Heaven recreated the band and vocals from both the Charles Wright and NWA versions of this classic track, for this new version by Tinchy, produced by Chase and Status.
Eric Prydz – "call on me". Video and sample replay
August 9, 2004 By
One of the most famous sample recreations of all time! Steve Winwood’s “Valerie” recreation by Replay Heaven for Eric Prydz for his multi platinum international smash hit. Always good to have an excuse to watch the video again too!