Selekta Recordings continues to break boundaries and seek new sounds with a remix package celebrating "Star Love" from Detroit native and multi-faceted artist Djoser Pharaoh.
The original tune is an emotional and undeniably soulful production, outwardly influenced both by classic R&B and Prince's powerful balladry. Djoser Pharaoh's vocal is impeccable, delivering equal parts intimacy and passionate fireworks.
The team at Selekta wisely recognized the potential to bring this song to the dance floor and commissioned a pack of top notch remixes.
First up is the Galaxy of Soul Remix from The Stoned, AKA the San Antonio-based father/son duo of Josh Stone and Josh Stone Jr., recently named one of Traxsource's top 100 Jackin' Artists of 2021. This mix takes things deep, focusing on Djoser's vocal and adding chiming chords and a crisp house rhythm.
Selekta's own DJ Dennis brings in some old-school elements for his Seeing Stars Remix, introducing chunky drum rolls, laser-bright synth effects, and a cool bit of acid house — but never losing sight of the vocal line.
Pioneering Sacramento DJ David X increases the tempo a tad and adds a bouncing bass line for his Club Mix. Djoser's voice floats effortlessly above a concoction of guitar hits, pads, and driving patterns.
The legendary DJ EFX harks back to his Strictly Rhythm days on his Celestial Mix, injecting tons of low end and shimmering arpeggiations into "Star Love."
DJ Lana Johnson (LTHM, Fresh Farm) closes out with the Deep Space Mix, placing the tune into a slightly techy and dubby realm, but nonetheless as deep as it gets.
A prime package of tracks all around, ready for nightclub action.
-*ABOUT THE ARTIST*-
Djoser Pharaoh, pronounced (joe-zer pha-raoh), also known as William Scott, is a singer, songwriter and music producer, from Detroit, MI. Growing up in Motown, he was quickly exposed to the world of music. By the age of 13, he had begun recording in the studio.
His music is a combination of moving messages, soulful fusions of jazz, r&b, hip hop, electronic, and theatricality. His house music releases include, Moon In Taurus (City Deep Music, 2018/2019), Pyramids (Dynasty Music, 2010), Lovely Bird (Spirit Sound Recordings, 2012) and Star Love (Selekta Recordings, 2022). He has written for major recording artists, and worked with some of the music industry's most respected producers, and has also achieved music placements in film and television.
As a vocalist and actor, he has been blessed to share the stage with legendary artists such as, Gladys Knight, Dru Hill, Case, Dwele, Raheem Devaughn, Monifah, and actors, Billy Porter, David Morse, Keith David and Kate Burton.
Djoser Pharaoh describes his music as warm, honest, colorful and passionate. “I try to fill every song with what I love about music. I make music and art because it is healing to my spirit, and to the spirit of others.”
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