Bazza Ranks & Yam Who? give 'The Cure' a groovy sonic overhaul

Bazza Ranks is set to drop a revamped version of his track from eight years ago, ‘The Cure’, via Midnight Riot Records.

Originally released on Deeptown Records under a different alias, the track has been reborn after the Hong Kong-based producer rediscovered the captivating vocals of Irish artist Elaine Dowling during a recent hard drive cleanup.

Collaborating with Midnight Riot label boss Yam Who?, the two have transformed ‘The Cure’ into a modern nu-disco gem.

2024’s version features live brass, bass, and keys, adding a fresh, vibrant energy that distinguishes it from its original form, with shimmering strings that weave in and out of the buoyant constellation of sounds.

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The live instrumentation provides a rich, organic feel that blends seamlessly with the polished electronic production, creating a groove that’s both nostalgic and forward-thinking. Undoubtedly, Elaine’s entrancing vocals add an emotive layer to the dancefloor-ready track.

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As an added bonus, Bazza bestows upon us yet another version of ‘The Cure’ by Italian artist Da Lukas who gives the track an even funkier rework with its chunky bassline and boogie-inducing guitar.

Pre-order ‘The Cure’ in any and all of its versions here.

Amira Waworuntu is Mixmag Asia’s Managing Editor, follow her on Instagram.