10.0
Merk & Kremont are one of the hottest rising production duos around right now, known for their suitably devastating club music one minute, and effortless pop anthems the next. This summer, the Italian pair unleashed their latest pop-leaning single Sad Story (Out Of Luck) and today sees the release of ‘The Remixes’ from artists Just Kiddin, FTSE, USAI & Crusy, Deepend and Addal.
The track, a rework of Ady Suleiman's ‘Out of Luck’, has been elevated by the duo into the summer anthem we now recognise and with over 4 million streams and 6.4 million views on the video, Merk & Kremont can add another to success story to their books.
“We were coming back from a gig and we heard the original song on the radio - we had to Shazam it ‘cause we had never heard of it, but we both fell in love with it instantly and decided we just had to make our own version! We actually laid the first tracks that same night, even though we were so tired, we just had to do it. This is the result, and it feels like our best work yet.” – MERK & KREMONT
This varied remix package sees particular highlights from the mellow yet funky vibes of previous Usher remixer, Just Kiddin alongside a more bass driven FTSE mix that makes devilishly good use of penetrating staccato vocal snippets set against a tense bassline. The package also features a pair of hot remixes from two upcoming Italian acts USAI & Crusy as well as the highly talented Addal.
Since the single release Merk & Kremont have been working hard and are soon set to feature on the forthcoming remix package for ‘Without You ft. Sandro Cavazza’, the latest global hit from Swedish production sensation Avicii. With so many hits under their belt, the duo aren’t running out of luck anytime soon.
Merk & Kremont Sad Story (Out Of Luck) is out now.
Dimitri Kechagias review:
Beat and Rhythm10
Basslines and Groove10
Melody 10
Synths 10
Vocals and Lyrics10
Breakdown10
Climax / Drop / Crescendo / Pay off moment10
Intensity, Drive and Energy10
Sound-design and Arrangement10
Overall Atmosphere10
Goosebumps / Shivers moments10
Emotional affinity and heartfelt moments10
Originality and Inventiveness10
Dancefloor Efficiency / Festival Arenas Effectiveness10
Radio Friendly10
You can’t get this memorable track out of your head10
It has potential to become an anthem or a classic10
Merk & Kremont - Sad Story (Out Of Luck) The Remixes10
Summary
Excellent remix package for Merk & Kremont's certified gold anthem Sad Story (Out Of Luck). Deepend delivers the playful deep melodic house version with future house and tropical influences. Pulsating grooves, great guitar riffs, excellent application of the vocal and drop with rave like effect that adds certain energy to make you dance along. Just Kiddin remix continues on the deep future house direction with use only of the chorus of the song while the drop is pumping and playful with cool feel good atmosphere even if we talk about a Sad Story. FTSE Remix goes for a more tech house vibe with wonky minimal groove, sliced vocal samples and certainly more underground dark vibe. USAI & Crusy Remix goes to a more disco house meets funky house direction. Swinging basslines, pumping drums, crunchy grooves,uplifting synthy stabs and big room atmosphere. Ready for mainstages without doubts. Lastly Addal Remix is the more relaxed chilling sun drenched version with nice balearic guitar riffs and slow lounging beats. #PureGold Love IT10.0
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