The latest single on Cha Cha Project Recordings finds three of the label’s returning house music champions on the soulful funk gem “Fantasy.” Los Angeles’s house music maestro Juan Hoerni has collaborated once again with the accomplished, in-demand vocalist Maurice Smith. For “Fantasy,” the singer blends his gospel-influenced vocal stylings with a catchy and smooth ‘80s flavor featuring keys by Scott Wozniak. Juan’s music is endearingly punchy, with a prominent synth bass line guiding the tune through layers of piano, swirling pads, and breaky drum patterns. This one will stick in your head.
Roy Davis Jr. returns to Cha Cha Project for the remix. Roy’s Disco Heads Remix transforms “Fantasy” with a driving 4-on-the-floor kick, swooping string parts, and an intricate phased-out bass riff. Maurice’s vocals fit like a glove, taking him from the ‘80s soulful radio vibe of the original to the floor of Studio 54. Roy also provides a dub mix for the DJs’ mixing pleasure, rounding out another exceptional release from Cha Cha Project Recordings.
Luis Machuca (Friskybeat Records) – “Digging the disco vibes, and the Roy Davis Jr. remixes are proper.”
DJ Suff (Mange Le Funk Productions) – “Really nice, catchy vocal. The original will be getting some support.”
Booker T (Kings of Soul) – “Wicked vibes, will support.”
Black Mighty Wax (Irma Records) – “Nice disco tune, and a hot remix by Roy Davis Jr.”
Joan Ribas (Hotel Pacha) – “Superb tune, love it. Amazing soulful disco vibe.”
Dean Serafini (Frisky Rhythms) – “All of the mixes are excellent. I look forward to playing them nice and loud.”
Michael Fossati (Spirit of House Zine) – “A classy rework by Roy Davis Jr. that’s sure to send the dancers into a frenzy.”
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