Everybody

Everybody (Danny Byrd Remix)

Rudenko [Dirty Soul]

23 February, 2009 | 2.37PM

• Written by: Caleb Rakes
• Filed under: Music Recommendations: danny byrd, rudenko

After dropping his debut album on Hospital Records last year, the Byrd-man from Bath has been busy on remix duties applying his brand of soulful, rave-style beats to a plethora of big time tunes, with this r&b pop treat being the first for 2009.

With High Contrast remixing Eric Prydz, Adele, MGMT and literally everyone else under the sun, it seems that liquid-style drum & bass remixes, a la Hospital Records, are the current plat de jour.

The Hospital Records don has managed to take the edge off this Pussycat Dolls imitation track - about ‘doing it’ and then subsequently not feeling guilty about ‘doing it’ because everyone else is - into something more jungle friendly and ultimately uplifting.

This remix is a step forward from ‘Supersized’, Danny’s first album which was ten years in the making and showcased his ability to produce slick, liquid beats whilst managing to highlight his soul influences.

The remix itself is a massively uplifting, vocal, ‘hands in the air’ number that is closely characteristic of Byrd’s style: massive builds, bigger drops and rave-style synths.

But it’s the upfront vocals that set Danny Byrd apart from the competitors. Through his massive love of soul Danny has mastered the ability to manipulate vocals through effects, layering and chopping which is ever present in this remix.

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