AC Slater throws a groovy spin on GRiZ's "Before I Go"

 

The creator of Night Bass AC Slater returns with another house classic, this time remixing electro-funk king GRiZ's track "Before I Go." Slater makes clever use of Leo Napier's vocals, chopping up those vowels to create a groove that flows fluidly with a fast-paced house drum beat. He even manages to throw in glimpses of GRiZ's notorious saxophone solos, including them in the both the build and occasionally as fills in the drop. One of the most interesting aspects of this song I noticed was it seemed like AC Slater sampled Mario's fireball noises or created a synthesized version of them, taking me back to the innocence and carefree-ness of childhood. In light of all the recent political events, it's comforting to notice GRiZ's message being spread across different mediums/genres, as noticed in the lighthearted, feel-good tone of the music and the inclusiveness symbolized in the art. 

Written by Raghav Thirumulu