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The Remix Collection

Natacha Atlas · 2000

58 min · 9 tracks · jazz

Eclectic remixes blend Middle Eastern melodies with electronic beats, creating a vibrant cross-cultural soundscape.

Why this album works

This collection is significant for its innovative approach to remixing, highlighting Atlas's role in popularizing global sounds within electronic music. It received positive critical attention and underscored her impact on the world music genre, influencing artists who blend traditional sounds with modern production techniques.
Career context
By the time 'The Remix Collection' was released in 2000, Natacha Atlas had already gained recognition for her unique fusion of Arabic music and contemporary styles, following her debut album 'Diaspora' in 1995. This album served as a bridge between her earlier work and the burgeoning electronic music scene of the late '90s, showcasing her adaptability and influence.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Duden (Talvin Singh remix) Standout 6:10
  • 2 Yalla Chant (Youth remix) 6:19
  • 3 Yalla Chant (Banco de Gaia remix) 5:22
  • 4 Amulet (16B remix) Standout 8:24
  • 5 Yalla Chant (Transglobal Underground remix) Standout 6:05
  • 6 Amulet (TJ Rehmi remix) 5:26
  • 7 One Brief Moment (Klute remix) 6:04
  • 8 Bastet (Bullitnuts remix) 7:07
  • 9 Duden (Spooky remix) 6:59

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata