Premiere: Joe Smooth - Promised Land (groove Armada Remix) [armada Electronic Elements] -
: The mix maintains the core visionary vocals and message of brotherhood and hope that made the original a "liberation anthem". Critical & Artist Perspective
: The duo admitted to being intimidated by the task, stating one of the rules of show business is to "not try to remix one of the greatest house records of all time," yet they felt compelled to pay tribute to a track they had used to close hundreds of their own sets. : The mix maintains the core visionary vocals
Groove Armada sought to "reimagine what it might sound like in a club 150 years from now" while honoring its status as one of house music's most seminal tracks. : It replaces the original's simpler 1980s percussion
: It replaces the original's simpler 1980s percussion with crisper, modern drum programming designed for high-end club sound systems. : The mix maintains the core visionary vocals
: The remix received a high-profile premiere on When We Dip and gained immediate traction with support from DJs like Danny Howard on BBC Radio 1.