1.We're Not Alone (Hi Scandinavia!) (Vocal Extended Mix)
2.Reign (Another Dimension) (Original Mix)
3.We're Not Alone (Hi Scandinavia!) (Radio Edit)
4.Reign (Another Dimension) (Radio Edit)
Four years and innumerable highlights have passed since the launch of the mighty ZOUK Recordings. Now that it’s hit the 100th release, it’s time to do what it does best: celebrate quality music! You’re all invited to join the ZOUK party, as we present two and exciting new, vocal versions of some of the label’s biggest successes.
Finnish producer duo Marcus Maison & Will Dragen are responsible for creating a real ZOUK vibe across the progressive house scene. It all started with ‘In The Horizon’, turning out to be quite the prophetic kick-off, with many more good stuff to come from these talented producers. ‘Road To Euphoria’ and ‘Digital Freedom’ soon followed. But the greatest hit of them all, was the melodramatic and all-destroying ‘Another Dimension’. For this ZOUK 100 pack, they invited singer/songwriter Amba Sheperd to reshape their musical weapon to ‘Reign’, the stunning vocal version of ‘Another Dimension’. Amba’s soothing vocals pierce right through you, creating a fresh, unique vibe to the contagious prog-house energy of Marcus Maison & Will Dragen.
Another biggie from the ZOUK stallion comes from Russian soil. Matisse & Sadko have played it out loud during many occasions, including the massive Sensation show in Russia. Supported by the giants of EDM, it immediately caused a rage on the global dance floor. It was ‘Hi, Scandinavia!’ and it was played out loud. This all-season hit will continue to rock speakers, but this time in its vocal version, ‘We’re Not Alone’. Set to unite masses, it’s the voice of British singer Ollie James that carries this peak-timer to an even higher level. ‘We’re Not Alone’ is a celebration in its own right!
Dimitri Kechagias review: I had the chance to support in my radio shows the original version of Hi Scandinavia and definitely was one of my highlights in my shows. The news that Zouk celebrates 100 releases with the idea to vocalize the big instrumental originals is more than welcome for me particularly when on Hi Scandinavia the super special and brilliant vocalist Ollie James take part and really adds his unique flavour. He always performs with so much passion that when you listen to him is like seeing him upon the stage. The result is a big room anthem that particularly ladies will love and mainstream daytime radio shows can adopt easily. Maybe a global hit is cooked slowly. Next is coming another stunning new vocal version on Another Dimension. Amba really sounds the most appropriate vocalist to ride upon the manic original instrumental and really shine on. Big room epic house that can crossover to the mainstream really easily. Highly recommended new versions to become the big Autumn/Winter club anthems.
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