The Classic Music Company pushes forward with its ‘Classic Through The Eyes Of’ series this time enlisting the services of American DJ & producer, Honey Dijon. A member of the family from day one, Honey’s Classic connections go way back. She’s DJ’d at the parties and remixed for the label so a mix compilation was the logical next step. The critically acclaimed mix compilation series ‘Through The Eyes Of’ has seen Matt Tolfrey, Severino, and Zombie Disco Squad compile the first three volumes. With this next release Honey has reshaped some of her favourite classic cuts, and crafted some original content, to provide five exclusive tracks for the comp, adding a fresh, unique spin to what’s on offer.
Looking over the track listing it’s safe to say there’s an underlying sense of musical enlightenment in the selection, with inspiring records like Blaze’s ‘Lovelee Dae’, Chris Nazuka’s ‘Something Between…’ and Metro Area’s ‘Pina’, all freshly featuring in the sixteen track selection. Further highlights come in the shape of Lil Mark’s ‘At That Place’, a rugged, acidic workout, while the stunning melodic beauty of Isolee’s ‘Beau Mot Plage’ reworked by Onionz adds a contrasting quality to the evolvement of the mix.
Honey’s production abilities also come into the play, and are a clear-cut indication of the efforts put into this addition to the series. The exclusive Induceve ‘Time To Begin (Honey Dijon Throwback Mix & Beatapella) mixes display exactly this, with their infectious vibe, and peak-time dance-floor approach. The same can be said of her two interpretations of ‘Gioco’ by Style Of Eye, and Honey’s cut-up rejack of Pepe Bradock’s ‘classic’ remix of Iz & Diz’s ‘Mouth’ again showcasing a unique and attentive production style. Honey Dijon was a fantastic choice for this comp, with such tuned-in, and enchanting choices, making this is a stellar addition to the essential ‘Through The Eyes Of’ series.
Classic Though The Eyes of: Honey Dijon
1. Honey Dijon ‘Classic Though The Eyes of: Honey Dijon Bonus Mix’
2. Atlantic Fusion ‘Sanctuary’
Written, Produced & Mixed by Felix Hopkins for Atlantic Fusion Productions @ Fluidity / Suite 16
Published by Fluidity Music/Westbury Music Ltd
Special thanks to Gary G & Timmy T for their continued love and support. To Scott Bailey… nice… and last, but not least, Luke & Leon @ Classic
P&C 2002 Classic Music Company
3. Metro Area ‘Piña’ (SWAG’s ‘Más Jugo’ Dub)
Written & Produced by Darshan Jesrani & Morgan Geist
Piano & Guitar by Dee Silk
Percussion by Itis Tandoor
Additional Flavours added by Chris Duckenfield & Richard Brown for SWAG Productions 2001
Original licensed from Environ. www.environrecords.com
Published by Hydroelectric Music (ASCAP)
P&C 2001 Classic Music Company
4. Chris Nazuka ‘Somewhere Between Distance And The Impossible’
Written & Produced by ‘Them Rednail Kidz’ Chris Nazuka & Derrick Carter for Rednail Ltd
Published by Copyright Control & Westbury Music
P&C 1997 Classic Music Company
5. Blaze ‘Lovelee Dae’ (Beloved Surge Mix)
Written & Produced by Blaze
Remixed in to a new dimension by Jon Marsh & Helena Marsh for the Beloved
Published by Music Of Nia Songs
Original licensed from Simplex USA
P&C 1997 Classic Music Company
6. Lil’ Mark ‘At That Place’ (Freaksswitchingchannelsdub)
Written & Produced by Mark Currell for Flat Basement Productions
Remixed by them Freaks
Published by Copyright Control
Thanks to Derrick Carter, Luke Solomon, Justin Harris, Rob Mello & Leon Oakey for their help & musical influence and my family & Nikki for support.
P&C 2001 Classic Music Company
7. Rednail Kidz +1 ‘I Think Of You’ (Revisited)
Written & Produced Derrick Carter & Chris Nazuka for Red Nail Productions
Additional Vocals by Chez Damier
Recorded @ Red Nail Studios - Chicago, IL
Published by Westbury Music & Copyright Control
P&C 1999 Classic Music Company
8. 3rd Face ‘Canto Della Liberta’
Written by Casu Sergio
Produced by The Fab
Mixed by Sergione & The Fab at Pavel Nedved Zound Studio
Sound Engineered by Dan Mela for Streetvibes - thanx for the bass line
Original licensed from Disco Inn SRL
www.discoinn.com
Published by Many Edizioni Musical SRL
P&C 2004 Classic Music Company
9. DJ Ali featuring Tim Fuller ‘You Don't Know’ (Honey Dijon's Get To Know Me Mix)
Written by Ali Meghi & Tim Fuller
Produced & Engineered by Ali Meghji
Vocals Performed by Tim Fuller
Executive Producer: Graham Boothby
Remix & Additional Production by Honey Dijon
Published by Copyright Control‘Original Ruff Cut’ licensed from Village Sound Corp
P&C 2012 Classic Music Company
10. Style of Eye featuring Paola Ratclif ‘Gioco’ (Honey Dijon Latenight Mix)
Written, Recorded & Produced by Linus Eklow at www.sidelake.com
Mixed by Linus Eklow & Micke Ohlen at Sidelake Studio A
Remix & Additional Production by Honey Dijon
Published by Sidelake Publishing
P&C 2013 Classic Music Company
11. Iz & Diz ‘Mouth’ (Honey Dijon’s Pepe Throwback Mix)
Written by Joshua Michaels (Iz) & Dwayne Washington (Diz)
Produced by Iz & Diz for the Bioflavanoids
Additional Remix & Production by Pepé Bradock & Gift Misc
Remix & Additional Production by Honey Dijon
Published by Fabric Publishing & Copyright Control
P&C 2013 Classic Music Company
12. Isolée ‘Beau Mot Plage’ (Onionz Mash Up)
Written & Produced by Rajko Müller
Remix & Additional Production by Andrew Venegas
Published by Ongakumusik Edition
Beau Mot Plage Original licensed from Playhouse (a division of Ongaku Musik)
P&C 2010 Classic Music Company
13. The Hue ‘Fata Morgana’ (Leonel Castillo Remix)
Written by Timothy J Kvasnosky & JT Donaldson
Produced by The Hue (JT Donaldson & Tim K)
Drum Programming by JT Donaldson
Keys & Mix by Tim K
Recorded at Black Jumpsuit Studios, Brooklyn, NY
Remix & Additional Production by Leonel Castillo
Published by Money Cologne Tone Publishing (ASCAP) & Copyright Control
P&C 2013 Classic Music Company
14. Giano ‘This Is House’
Written & Produced by Ian Lujan
Published by Defected Music
P&C 2013 Classic Music Company
15. Induceve ‘Time To Begin’ (Honey Dijon Throwback Mix)
Written & Produced by Jesse Rose for Front Room Recordings & Dave Taylor for Solid Groove Productions
Remix & Additional Production by Honey Dijon
Published by Haripa Music & Copyright Control
P&C 2013 Classic Music Company
16. Style of Eye featuring Paola Ratclif ‘Gioco’ (Honey Dijon Jack Me Remix)
Written, Recorded & Produced by Linus Eklow at www.sidelake.com
Mixed by Linus Eklow & Micke Ohlen at Sidelake Studio A
Remix & Additional Production by Honey Dijon
Published by Sidelake Publishing
P&C 2013 Classic Music Company
17. Induceve ‘Time To Begin’ (Honey Dijon Beatapella Mix)
Written & Produced by Jesse Rose for Front Room Recordings & Dave Taylor for Solid Groove Productions
Remix & Additional Production by Honey Dijon
Published by Haripa Music & Copyright Control
P&C 2013 Classic Music Company
Classic Though The Eyes of: Honey Dijon Bonus Mix Tracklisting: -
1. Atlantic Fusion ‘Sanctuary’
2. Metro Area ‘Piña’ (SWAG’s ‘Más Jugo’ Dub)
3. Chris Nazuka ‘Somewhere Between Distance And The Impossible’
4. Blaze ‘Lovelee Dae’ (Beloved Surge Mix)
5. Lil’ Mark ‘At That Place’ (Freaksswitchingchannelsdub)
6. Rednail Kidz + 1 'I Think of You' (Revisited)
3rd Face ‘Canto Della Liberta’ (Accapella)
7. DJ Ali featuring Tim Fuller ‘You Don't Know’ (Honey Dijon's Get To Know Me Mix)
8. Style of Eye ‘Gioco’ (Honey Dijon Latenight Mix)
9. Iz & Diz ‘Mouth’ (Honey Dijon’s Pepe Throwback Mix)
10. Isolee ‘Beau Mot Plage’ (Onionz Mash Up)
11. The Hue 'Fata Morgana' (Leonel Castillo Remix)
12. Derrick L. Carter ‘Squaredancing In A Roundhouse’ (Scrubfish Remix)
13. Giano ‘This Is House’ (Original Mix)
14. Derrick L. Carter ‘Do You Believe’ (Honey Dijon Remix)
15. Induceve ‘Time To Begin’ (Honey Dijon Throwback Mix)