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The Philadelphia Experiment Remixed
by King Britt
The Philadelphia Experiment Remixed
by King Britt
RELEASE DATE: 2002-08-20
When it came time to remix the already classic self-titled debut, the band unanimously chose international superstar (and Philly home-town hero) King Britt to do the work. Includes remixes by Madlib, Phillip Charles, Charlie Dark, Vikter Duplaix, Rob Life, Oba Funke and of course, mister King Britt himself.
Track Listing
- 01. Miles Hit (Roblife Remix)
- 02. Broad & Cecil B. Moore
- 03. Philadelphia Experiment (Charlie Dark Remix)
- 04. Brown Street
- 05. Miles Hit (King Britt's Scuba Mix)
- 06. Delaware Avenue
- 07. Philadelphia Experiment (Philip Charles Remix)
- 08. Diamond Street
- 09. (Re)Moved (Oba Funke's Removed Dub)
- 10. Sansom Street
- 11. Philadelphia Experiment (DJ Ghe Remix)
- 12. South Street
- 13. The Orange Line-Lle Lfe
- 14. Spring Garden Street
- 15. Grover (Vikter Duplaix Remix)
- 16. Schoo-Kill Drive
- 17. Grover III - The Randy Watson Experience
- 18. Osage Avenue
- 19. Mister Magic (DJ Ghe Remix)
About the Artist
Rarely will you find a talent whose vision supersedes the boundaries of genre, until you have met King Britt. This Philadelphia native has found a way to escape the boundaries of a single category of music by expressing his creations through deep house, hip-hop, broken beat, nu-jazz, funk and afro-tech. he has been honing his DJ and production skills for the greater part of two decade. The result: a pioneer of all things soulful, rhythmically textured and melodically provocative.
King began his do tenure in 1992 when he became the wax poet for the Grammy award winning Digable Planets. Together with Ishmael "butterfly" Butler, Doodlebug and Ladybug, this quartet changed the face of modern hip hop by fusing scat style jazz with the ingenious lyrical witticisms of Butterfly's Kafka inspired language. While touring the globe with Digable planets, King continued to develop his love of the dance music culture by making numerous appearances in house music clubs all over the world. With his gifted knowledge of music past, present and future, he crafted timeless sets that remain legendary. These international escapades set the stage for his planetary DJ career. He continues to deliver performances as a house, hip-hop, funk and even 80's DJ, to adoring fans the world over.
As a remix producer, King has flipped and funked everyone from Macy Gray and Tori Amos to Yoko Ono and Femi Kuti. He is included amongst masters at work and Joe Claussell on verve records "remixed" compilation. His recent remix of breakthrough artist josh one's "contemplation (5.1 entertainment)" was nominated for the dancestar remix of the year award, alongside remixes by Danny Tenaglia and Basement Jaxx, placing him in the ranks of the top notch, most sought after remixers in the world.
Whether, it's hip-hop or house, afro tech or funk, there are no limits to what King Britt will do next. Watch, listen and experience as he continues to craft the sound of music and pop culture in the 22nd century.
King began his do tenure in 1992 when he became the wax poet for the Grammy award winning Digable Planets. Together with Ishmael "butterfly" Butler, Doodlebug and Ladybug, this quartet changed the face of modern hip hop by fusing scat style jazz with the ingenious lyrical witticisms of Butterfly's Kafka inspired language. While touring the globe with Digable planets, King continued to develop his love of the dance music culture by making numerous appearances in house music clubs all over the world. With his gifted knowledge of music past, present and future, he crafted timeless sets that remain legendary. These international escapades set the stage for his planetary DJ career. He continues to deliver performances as a house, hip-hop, funk and even 80's DJ, to adoring fans the world over.
As a remix producer, King has flipped and funked everyone from Macy Gray and Tori Amos to Yoko Ono and Femi Kuti. He is included amongst masters at work and Joe Claussell on verve records "remixed" compilation. His recent remix of breakthrough artist josh one's "contemplation (5.1 entertainment)" was nominated for the dancestar remix of the year award, alongside remixes by Danny Tenaglia and Basement Jaxx, placing him in the ranks of the top notch, most sought after remixers in the world.
Whether, it's hip-hop or house, afro tech or funk, there are no limits to what King Britt will do next. Watch, listen and experience as he continues to craft the sound of music and pop culture in the 22nd century.