The Italian producer delivers a powerful modern take on Wink’s seminal 1995 classic.
Italy’s Marco Faraone delivers a fresh remix of Josh Wink’s seminal ‘I’m Ready’, released in 1995 under his Size 9 alias, with the new interpretation set to drop via Factory 93 on 30th January. A leading name within the modern house and techno landscape, recognised via awards such as the DJ Awards ‘Best Techno DJ’ in 2025, Faraone continues to shape the contemporary sound of both genres, releasing on the likes of Defected, Ovum, Rekids, and his own UNCAGE imprint. Having played at infamous venues such as DC10, Amnesia Ibiza, Panorama Bar, and fabric, he now turns his hand to a track ubiquitously recognised as a cornerstone of underground club culture, giving it a propulsive, modern, cutting-edge feel through a statement-making remix.
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While the track has seen various reinterpretations over the years, Faraone’s version stands out as a respectful yet forward-facing homage. The remix drives the listener into a deep hypnotism, where the iconic ‘I am ready’ vocal soars above crisp claps and a slowly wound, carefully released bassline that builds the track higher and higher. Stretching the tension to near-breaking point, Faraone’s remix is the confl uence of two generations: a timeless club weapon reimagined through the lens of one of today’s most formidable techno producers.
Marco Faraone’s remix of Josh Wink presents Size 9’s single “I’m Ready” is available on all platforms via Factory 93 Records.
More About Marco Faraone
Tuscany-born but now based in Barcelona, Faraone grew up with a DJ father and folk singing grandfather so was always bound to end up in music. After early forays into hip hop and drum & bass, it was techno that stole his love and soon saw him becoming a resident at Florence’s globally-renowned Tenax club. His regular sets saw him graduate from ‘crafty up-and-comer’ to one of modern techno’s most recognised and respected names with sets at Fabric, Panorama Bar, DC10 and many more of the world’s most famous clubs. Marco Faraone had a sensational season at Amnesia in 2022. His blistering sets on the iconic Terrace and famous Main Room showed the diversity of his sound. As he lay down explosive sets across the house and techno spectrum he proved why he is one of the hottest names in the game. Now he’s unleashed the power of his much-respected UNCAGE imprint and announced UNCAGE Events. Each one will find him playing the headline slot with a key label associate to make for fully immersive party experiences at the best clubs on the planet. His dexterity in the booth and ability to play big and powerful or more deep and nuanced left an indelible mark on all who heard him. His stylish productions make just as strong an impression: they have come thick and fast in the last few years with more than 40 original tracks, two full lengths and countless 12″s. Testament to the diversity of his sound is the range of different labels he has released on, from techno favourites like Rekids and Drumcode to the iconic house of Defected. His own www.nge-booking.com 1 of 2 Marco Faraone Biography / 2025 UNCAGE is now at the heart of the underground thanks to a steady stream of music from the legendary likes of Radio Slave, Mark Broom and Donato Dozzy next to new school talents such as Flug, Anfisa Letyago and Marcal. His famously creative and relentless output continues at the end of 2022 with a track on Alan Fitzpatrick’s We Are The Brave, a remix of The Advent on his own UNCAGE label and new music on Drumcode and Filth On Acid. The new year brings a remix for Eats Everything on EI8HT and a track for the Rekids 50th release anniversary compilation as well as much more besides. All this proves that Marco Faraone very much embodies the sound of contemporary techno.
More About Factory 93
Factory 93 explores the intersection of untethered creativity and bold self-expression, while never taking its finger off the pulse of the underground. When Insomniac broke out its figurative bolt cutters to dismantle the lock on the warehouse scene and return to its roots, it retold the story of its origins in hosting historic parties in the streets of Los Angeles. It also gave birth to a movement where discerning heads are living on the frontlines of celebrating radical ideas through the fusion of immersive live art, cutting-edge technology, and exceptionally curated house and techno. That vision continues to hold the same ground, even as the brand has grown and extends beyond the Downtown Los Angeles warehouse district, where it was originally conceived. Whether it’s at an intimate warehouse space or on a festival dancefloor, Factory 93 manufactures moments that make this culture one we’re proud to call our own. Since launching its own dedicated label arm, the burgeoning imprint has opened its catalog to a head-turning list of established artists and rising talent, such as Carl Cox, Eli Brown, Nicole Moudaber, Space 92, Alan Fitzpatrick, Popof, Victor Ruiz, BEC, Avision, Luuk Van Dijk, Josh Butler, Township Rebellion, DJ Minx, Josh Butler, Airrica, RUZE, Enamour, and many more.