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Techno Review: KI/KI Reimagines Felix’s classic ‘Don’t You Want Me’ out on Armada Music
Fresh off the high from a knockout Boiler Room set at the AVA Festival and the release of her latest EP on her self-founded label, slash, KI/KI has unveiled her reimagining of Felix’s all-time classic ‘Don’t You Want Me’ after months of teasing the track and recently confirming its official release on Armada Music.
This new rendition integrates the iconic synth riff of the original into a driving production that embodies KI/KI’s signature acid-techno sound. As a staple in KI/KI’s live performances and DJ sets at festivals like Glastonbury, Sónar Barcelona and Kappa Futur, the track has generated significant anticipation for an official release among fans and tastemakers alike.
“I’m so happy to share my new remix – AKA my most played festival hit – with everyone!” said KI/KI. “I’ve been waiting for this day for a long time and I’m beyond excited that it will be out in the world from today.”
The release follows shortly after the release of ‘slash 010,’ the highly anticipated EP from KI/KI on her self-founded label, slash. The critically acclaimed EP which features lead track ‘5 Mins Of Acid’, has garnered rave reviews, with Resident Advisor praising KI/KI as a "master of her sound."
The original, released in 1992, reached number six on the UK Singles Chart and topped the charts in Finland, Spain, and Switzerland. It also claimed the number one spot on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart and the European Hot 100 Singles chart. In 1995 and 1996, the song re-entered the UK charts in a remixed form.
Felix - Don’t You Want Me (KI/KI Remix)
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Felix all time favorite classic Don't You Want Me is remixed perfectly from the rising star KI/KI. Her version is an excellent hybrid of techno rave with trance so it will be easy to crossover from trance to techno sets. Energetic pulsating basslines, pounding drums, pumping percussion and on top the eternal vocal samples and the well known synthy hook. Her climax is impressive with trance gated voices along with the well known melody and the euphoric vocals bringing back the 90's in the most impressive and proper way. Without excessive effects or many layers of sounds KI/KI keeps it cool and simple by focusing on what really matters to deliver an instant club favorite for the new generations and nostalgic journey for the older and wiser. #PureGold Love It[/content]
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[item value="10"]You can’t get this memorable track out of your head[/item]
[item value="10"]It has potential to become an anthem or a classic[/item]
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About KI/KI
From Amsterdam’s fertile underground to techno temples around the world, KI/KI is at the forefront of a new rave insurrection.
Shaped by the time-tried fundamentals of trance, acid and techno, she subtly constructs her own signature: a sound realm that’s fast but dreamlike, futuristic but nostalgic, severe but – at all times – euphoric.
Starting out as a resident DJ at queer stronghold Spielraum back in 2018, KI/KI has rapidly evolved into a nightlife bastion of her own. In the past years she’s made a mark with unforgettable all-nighters, curating her own ‘KI/KI invites’ series, upsurging Boiler Room views, and causing dancefloor frenzy from Säule to Bassiani to ∄.
As an artist, collaboration and community are essential to KI/KI’s craft. While festival stages and warehouses have become her second home, her heart still beats the loudest for the dark and intimate fringes of nightlife. Beyond music, this artistry bleeds into all forms of collaboration; resulting in, among others, her ‘not for sleeping’ project with Amsterdam fashion collective The New Originals.
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About slash
slash, the newly founded label by KI/KI, aims at releasing neat sounds at the edge of trance and techno. With an ambition to present new music while still attaching a real importance to her beloved ‘90s sounds, this label will be a mix of projects from both emerging artists together with those from back in the day.
On the verge of releasing her highly anticipated tracks as well as – spoiler alert – the buried treasures of like-minded producers, the storm that’s KI/KI is only just picking up.
KI/KI Tour Dates:
10 Aug – NEOPOP FESTIVAL – Viana Do Castelo, PT
07 September – DRAAIMOLEN FESTIVAL – Tilburg, NL
14 September – WATERWORKS FESTIVAL - London, UK
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