ZHU – Faded (Steve James Remix)

Young gun Steve James has an arsenal of production skills and tricks that permeate into his music projects, proudly highlighting his signature progressive sound. Steve’s most recent work is a remarkable remix of ZHU’s future house record, ‘Faded.’ Utilizing a unique, scratchy soundscape beneath the vocal hook before transitioning into an extended buildup that’s carried by a beautifully re-worked piano melody, James exerts a masterful approach to the complete genre switch from the original work.  The contagious lead melody has an addictive twang that subtly slides through the big and melodic release. This remix is a great example of how to execute within the new-age progressive genre, and it is yet another fantastic production from the Pittsburgh producer, Steve James.