Slap House
Listen to Rich Fayden’s Ominous Rework of Bobby Brown’s “Don’t Be Cruel”
Rich Fayden has been known as a singer-songwriter who can bridge together modern sounds with retro influences, creating songs that resonate with generations of music fans. And his production style is no different. Fayden recognizes that the biggest producers in the world have found success by reimagining classics, so he dug through the crates and selected an old-school groove to work his magic. Back in 1988, pioneering new jack swing artist Bobby Brown released “Don’t Be Cruel,” which charted as a pop crossover on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart that same year. Fayden has now reworked the R&B classic, producing dark, ominous soundscapes that reimagine it for today’s dancefloors. “Sticking to what works while not getting in the way of the outcome is often t...
SM1LO, Aiden Jude and Pat C Drop Slap House Tune “Touch Me”
Breathing life into a classic is a daunting task, but SM1LO, Aiden Jude, and Pat C took one head on and hit the nail on the head. They’ve teamed up to produce a new song called “Touch Me,” recruiting singer-songwriter Avian Haviv for a beautiful vocal effort. The track is a cover of “Touch Me,” a timeless 2001 progressive house hit by Rui da Silva and Cassandra Fox. The trio of SM1LO, Aiden Jude, and Pat C have given the iconic single a 2021 makeover via an intoxicating slap house rework, marrying the bouncy style of Imanbek with the chugging basslines of Alok. Haviv provides a dreamy rendition of the vocals here, floating atop seductive reese bass and panned hi-hats in brooding fashion. Check out “Touch Me” belo...
