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Chicago house legend Green Velvet returns to Toolroom. Teaming up with label founder Mark Knight and James Hurr, he delivers ‘The Greatest Thing Alive’, a powerful club weapon combining a thick, heavy groove with quirky vocals. A bold reimagining of Muddy Waters’ ‘Mannish Boy’, it’s a high-octane track designed to ignite dancefloors in the early hours of the morning.
On the flip side, Mark Knight and James Hurr rework the classic ‘Lady (Hear Me Tonight)’. An early 2000s French house staple, the track has been updated for the club, bringing its distinctive vocals and guitar riff to the forefront and blending them with a powerful beat. This duo, who have also garnered attention for their collaborations with Todd Terry and Cari Golden, have delivered yet another floor-shaking track.
Supported by top DJs including Danny Howard, Pete Tong, Claptone and Chris Lake, the record has also received heavy rotation on Radio 1 and Kiss FM. A powerful vinyl release that is sure to stand out on the dancefloor.
A1. Mark Knight, Green Velvet, James Hurr – The Greatest Thing Alive (Extended Mix)
B1. Mark Knight, James Hurr – Lady (Hear Me Tonight)
Chicago legend Green Velvet returns to Toolroom as he locks horns with label founder Mark Knight and studio partner James Hurr for 'The Greatest Thing Alive'. A low-slung, chunky affair that screams Miami Space terrace at 8am! Quirky, full of character and Green Velvet's unmistakable vocal re-work of the classic 'Mannish Boy' from Muddy Waters pushes this record into a really special place. Green Velvet debuted on the label back in 2015 alongside Technasia with 'Suga', a record that went on to be an overall Beatport #1 and remained as their highest-selling track for many years that followed, the track also sits on an impressive 9m streams. On the flipside, head honcho Mark Knight returns with studio cohort and DJs' favourite James Hurr, as they take on one of House music's all-time classic records; 'Lady (Hear Me Tonight)'. No messing around, Mark and James offer up an alternative take to this stone-cold classic, bringing the infectious vocal and iconic guitar riff to the forefront, mixing into a signature Mark Knight club-heavy beat. Having previously collaborated on 'Make You Happy' with Todd Terry and last year's 'You Are A God' with vocalist Cari Golden, Mark Knight and James Hurr are fast becoming a killer duo in the studio, and throughout the scene. Offering up a killer reinterpretation of legendary House classic 'Lady (Hear Me Tonight)' by French House duo Modjo, a record which transcended the boundaries of dance music back in the early 2000's and has since become a record synonymous with the era. True to form, Mark Knight and James Hurr mix their musical prowess together and deliver yet another stomping hit for the clubs!
Countless radio plays on Radio 1 from Danny Howard, Sarah Story, Pete Tong Other notable radio plays – Kiss FM, Toolroom Radio, Sirius XM, Data Transmission Radio, Radio 1 Dance Anthems, Radio 1 Party Anthems, Rinse FM, Select Radio, Tomorrowland Radio
DJ Support from Danny Howard, Annie Mac, Mistajam, Pete Tong, Charlie Hedges, Kraak & Smaak, Maxinne, Todd Terry, Alex Preston, Full Intention, GW Harrison, DJ Rae, Rudimental, Alaia & Gallo, Illyus & Barrientos, Johan S, David Penn, Sam Divine, Riva Starr, Claptone, Nice7, Dario D’Attis, Mousse T, S-Man, Huxley, KC Lights, Friend Within, Dombresky, Gorgon City, Chris Lake, Format:B, Pirupa, TCTS, Alan Fitzpatrick, Low Steppa, Mat.Joe, Raumakustik, Eskuche
