English singer/songwriter Tahliah Barnett, better known by her stage name FKA twigs, had a standout year in 2014 as she established herself as one of the hottest artists on the Billboard Chart, appearances in Pitchfork and Rolling Stone, and sold out shows worldwide. But with her cross-genre appeal as an alt-R&B and electronica artist, it was only a matter of time before the remixes started to pour in.
The newest remix to surface, however, may just be the critical FKA twigs remix for every house DJ’s repertoire. Tackling Two Weeks, which is arguably the biggest track on her debut album, ‘LP1,’ Sydney Producer/DJ duo Playmode has stripped away the transient, witchy nature of the original and fashioned the track into a heavy, synth-layered pressure cooker of a remix that produces a juicy, flavorful listening experience. Featuring tier upon tier of uplifting percussion samples that allow Barnett’s vocals to float weightlessly and a soundscape that envelops you like crêpe envelops its filling, Playmode’s managed to reel in the deep house aesthetic that grows increasingly popular each day without churning out something run-of-the-mill or safe. This remix is haunting, elegant, and a proper showcase for FKA twigs’ tour de force abilities as an artist.
Hear the Playmode remix of FKA twigs’Â Two Weeks after the jump and visit Playmode’s SoundCloud for a free download of the track.
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