Cher Chebiji
iTunes just posted the La Kahena Remixed EP, exclusive remixes from Cheb i Sabbah's latest, La Kahena (Six Degrees). The original full-length is a gem of a record, destined to be at or near TerraSonic's 2005 top list (coming soon, probably). Given the strength of the source material, it would be easy to disappoint with the remixes. But the scientists behind these three new tracks have done Chebiji right.
"Sadats", remixed by Marrakechi hip hoppers Fnaire, is furthest from its original form, but still pulses from the start, percussion driving the new urban sound of the medina.
West Coast-based producer/DJ Sandeep Kumar spices "Toura Toura" with a talking tabla line and bhangra samples that take this track to the next level. It's not so much an improvement over the original as a logical extension. As the ideal remix should, it shines a new light to reveal the lustre of what's already there.
The UK's Temple of Sound's take on "Esh Dani, Alash M'Shit" is the obvious dancefloor track. The thought that some wise DJ is going to drop Chaba Zahouania's gravelly delivery on unsuspecting clubbers is strangely thrilling--as much as the track itself. Hers is one of the greatest voices that most people will never hear.
Chebiji, who began his career spinning American soul 45s in 1960s Paris, is perhaps the Original DJ. The loving care he pours into all of his releases is reflected in the fine work displayed by the artists behind these new remixes. And this, apparently, is only the beginning. A full-album remix of La Kahena is due out in Spring 2006. Hamdulillah!
"Sadats", remixed by Marrakechi hip hoppers Fnaire, is furthest from its original form, but still pulses from the start, percussion driving the new urban sound of the medina.
West Coast-based producer/DJ Sandeep Kumar spices "Toura Toura" with a talking tabla line and bhangra samples that take this track to the next level. It's not so much an improvement over the original as a logical extension. As the ideal remix should, it shines a new light to reveal the lustre of what's already there.
The UK's Temple of Sound's take on "Esh Dani, Alash M'Shit" is the obvious dancefloor track. The thought that some wise DJ is going to drop Chaba Zahouania's gravelly delivery on unsuspecting clubbers is strangely thrilling--as much as the track itself. Hers is one of the greatest voices that most people will never hear.
Chebiji, who began his career spinning American soul 45s in 1960s Paris, is perhaps the Original DJ. The loving care he pours into all of his releases is reflected in the fine work displayed by the artists behind these new remixes. And this, apparently, is only the beginning. A full-album remix of La Kahena is due out in Spring 2006. Hamdulillah!
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