When I first received the promo for this 6 track release by Irish producer The Cyclist, I wasn't sure if the track "Hot House" was meant to sound the way it does. It comes with heavy background noise, a lot of distortion and a 'distant' feel.
However, after I kept listening it became clear everything in this production happens on purpose. The 'technique' if you will, transported me into a time of oversaturated tape recordings of unforgettable underground parties and club nights.
My wife and her friend pointed out the original of this tune to me before it even turned into a hit on the "50 Shades Of Grey" soundtrack and I thought there's potential to make it 'housey' ..
I tried a few things and what you can hear, stuck .. The Weeknd "Earned It (Lars Behrenroth Dark Edit)"
Simple, dirty and quick .. Not quite a remix, more an edit w/ an added kick drum and bassline.
A few of my DJ friends and myself have been playing it since WMC Miami and now you can, too! I hear it gets some nice reactions all over the world.