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Sonic Soul Orchestra Ft Phillip Ramirez ‘Happy People’ (Incl. Jay Vegas and Demarkus Lewis Mixes)
After a production hiatus for several years whilst putting on world tours for the likes of Rihanna and Drake, among others, Sonic Soul Orchestra, aka Jean-Paul Firmin, has made a welcome return to the dance music production arena. Now signed to Australia’s Tinted Records, JP is revamping some of his much loved Interstate Records catalog, fusing his 90’s soulful house heritage with contemporary dance for a new generation of House Music lovers.
Following the success of Sonic Soul Orchestra feat Colonel Abrams ‘You’re The One For Me’ (incl. Dr Packer remix), and ‘Touch Me’ feat Kathy Brown, his new single, ‘Happy People’, ramps up the feel-good factor with an uplifting funky soulful groove that features the incredible falsetto tones of Phillip Ramirez. Other remixes come from UK producer Jay Vegas, who brings some Disco sparkle to the release, adding sweeping strings and percussive drums; and Dallas’ Demarkus Lewis cooks up a warm deep groove that bubbles over his signature soulful beats wizardry.
Sonic Soul Orchestra is an English DJ / producer based in London and Los Angeles. He started his own label Interstate Records back in early 1990, along with running his own club nights, which led him to become a booking agent for NY’s DJ Disciple, Dave Camacho, and legendary vocalist Michael Watford. In the 2000’s, he began directing and managing global tours for some of the world’s biggest artists and still does today. During lockdown, JP became inspired to get back into making house music and now that he’s armed with a plethora of hot new releases and classic revamps, 2023 looks set to be an exciting year!
Track Listing
01. Happy People (SSO Classic Vocal Mix)
02. Happy People (Jay Vegas Disco Mix)
03. Happy People (Demarkus Lewis Deez Raw Mix)
04. Happy People (Demarkus Lewis Deez Raw Dub)
‘Happy People’ (SSO Classic Vocal Mix) will be released on Traxsource promo June 23rd / Full release July 7th 2023 on Tinted Records.
‘Happy People’ (Jay Vegas and Demarkus Lewis Mixes) will be released on Traxsource promo July 7th / Full release July 21st 2023 on Tinted Records.
Release date: July 21st, 2023.