Carl Cox has remixed James Brown’s 1968 song ‘Say It Loud, I’m Black & I’m Proud’.Black History Month in the US, the remix retains the funk energy and vocals of the original tracks, transporting it into a house music cut fit for current club dancefloors.
In a statement, Cox said: “Remixing ‘Say It Loud, I’m Black & I’m Proud’ isn’t about the past – it’s about keeping the fire alive. James Brown laid the foundation, the rhythm, the message, the pride. His legacy still moves dancefloors and minds worldwide. This is respect to the Godfather, to Black History, and to the power of music that unites us all.”
Originally released at the height of the US civil rights movement, James Brown’s original song became an unofficial anthem of the Black Power movement.