Today, Fatboy Slim releases a new remix of the iconic noughties track ‘Star 69’ with duo Shermanology, to mark 20 years since its original release with a fresh new sound. Out now via Skint.
Bringing in a dynamic blend of tech house, the Dutch electronic Brother and sister duo, Andy and Dorothy Sherman, collectively known as Shermanology, skillfully intertwine the timeless lyrics of ‘Star 69’ with a beat consisting of hipnotic squelchy baselines, relentless floor to floor beats and perfectly swung percussion over a repeating verse and a vocal hook, ‘What the F**’k?’ . The track is a catchy club banger that will bring its infectious energy to the dancefloor, leaving listeners wanting nothing but more.
The original ‘Star 69’ is from Fatboy Slim’s third album Halfway Between the Gutter. The track has been sampled by some of the biggest artists in the industry including Katy Perry, Nicki Minaj as well as various DJs and it will remain as one of the most iconic tracks produced by Fatboy Slim to date.
As well as a new remix, Fatboy Slim returns to Butlins for his stella weekender ‘All Back To Minehead’ across the 10th – 13th November. A star studded line up featuring Norman himself, along with world-class acts including ABSOLUTE., Fat Tony, Jodie Harsh, Marshall Jefferson, Mella Dee, Solardo and many more at Butlin’s Minehead.
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Brother and sister duo, Andy and Dorothy Sherman, collectively known as Shermanology, are the epitome of musical synergy. Over the past five years, they have meticulously crafted their unique ‘soultec’ sound, fusing their Caribbean and Dutch heritage with the infectious energy of house/garage music.
Their collaboration with FISHER on “It’s A Killa” sent shockwaves through the industry, accumulating a staggering 35 million streams on Fisher’s Catch & Release label. The global support for their collaboration with Eats Everything on “Tell You What It Is” solidified their reputation, while their independent release “Boyz N Da Hood” earned Annie Mac’s prestigious title of Hottest Record in the World. With their Spotify streams surpassing 100 million, Shermanology has captivated a massive audience.
Following an electrifying year touring North America and gracing the stages of legendary Elrow events in Ibiza and New York, as well as sharing the spotlight with Jamie Jones and MK in London, Shermanology is ready to conquer 2023. Their festival-packed schedule includes performances at Kappa Futur Festival, the Martinez Brothers-curated Cuttin Headz, Miami’s LaLaLand Festival, UK dance festival Beat-Herder, and Rio’s The Town with a massive audience capacity of 100,000. Hosting events by acclaimed brands like Defected, Dirtybird, Elrow, Paradise, and XXXperience, Shermanology is set to leave an indelible mark.
Stay tuned for exciting remixes and collaborations as Shermanology continues to push boundaries. Kicking off 2023 in style, their track “Can’t Let Go” is a funky revelation and a powerful debut on the esteemed D’eaupe Demand label. More recently, Shermanology made their much-anticipated Defected debut with their feel-good house track ‘Sometimes’ which breached 1 million streams in little time and continues to make its way through A list radio.
Prepare for an unforgettable journey into the infectious world of Shermanology, where soul meets technology, and dancefloors come alive