This one has been completely re-worked and layered with a truck-load of sound-effects and synths. Please feel free to use and share…
Write-up per Mark Warren:
‘Freestyle Rhythm’, a 1979 New York radio hit, was the second single released by Mantus. As it so happens, it was also the very first appearance of John Benitez (better known as Jellybean) who is credited for mixing the song. However, I did not grow up in Brooklyn listening to WKTU. I had randomly stumbled upon this a few years back in a store of dusty, neglected records. The company picture sleeve displays mirror images of a bronzed-skin, hair-frenzied disco goddess wearing a skintight red and black striped body suit and the bold typography lays it all out: Disco, It’s Hot! I figured it was as least worth a listen.
From beginning to end, its balls to the wall disco. It’s got a nice party vibe without the unnecessary attitude. Its not well known and certainly not valuable, but I’ve always had a soft spot for that which
goes unnoticed. With repeated listening, I discovered elements I so very much loved in addition to those that weren’t so captivating. So its been thoroughly restructured and I have to admit that I have taken
the liberty of being anything but subtle about it.
Mantus “Freestyle Rhythm” (Space Echo Edit) 06:32, 126 bpm, 320 kbps
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