In March 2023, leading German record label Embassy One announced a pioneering
collaboration with music NFT marketplace twelve x twelve to launch a series of high
profile remixes; inviting some of electronic music’s biggest artists to reimagine a
selection of dance music’s most iconic records. Kickstarting the project with Roger
Sanchez’s ‘Black Rain’ remix of Betoko’s Raining Again, the Berlin-based
collaborators now unveil the next band of remixers to join the ongoing initiative.
A staunch contributor to the scene since the early 90s, Cologne-based artist Sharam
Jey and long-term collaborator Bakka (BR) link up for the latest instalment in the
collection. Available now across all streaming platforms, as well as a Digital Vinyl/
music NFT with exclusive content, ownership and limited access to the community,
this unequivocally cool rework serves as a refreshing house gem, giving the deep
house original a percussive-fuelled update that’s beaming with synth intricacies.
Tethered to the roots of its counterpart through the famed vocal line, Sharam Jey &
Bakka (BR)´s offering takes a stylistic turn, with 80s electronica sensibilities and
contemporary breaks providing listeners with a stimulating blend of old and new; a
trademark that we’ve come to know and love from the pair’s collaborative
endeavours.
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Next up to join the release, Betoko himself is welcomed back to reimagine his own
original record, over a decade on. Initially landing on Solomun’s Dynamic imprint in
2012, Betoko’s remix marks his studio debut for Embassy One, and is available now
exclusively as a digital vinyl/music NFT. Making his intentions known from the off,
the London-by-way-of-Mexico artist expands on his original with a flurry of cosmic
synth elements that fully embody the project’s narrative of renewal. His revitalised
cut brings the project full circle, highlighting his consistent drive for progression
within a fast-paced music scene.
Last but by no means least, and rounding out the project in emphatic fashion,
Embassy One welcomes the indisputable talents of world-renowned duo Eli & Fur.
Standing as one of the industry’s most exciting newcomer acts of the past decade,
Eli & Fur deliver on artistry and technical prowess with their remix, guiding the
original into contemporary waters. Available now as an exclusive Digital Vinyl/music
NFT drop, the pair’s remix will also be released via all major streaming platforms on
June 30.
Originally released in 2012, Betoko’s legendary dance anthem – Raining Again –
was labelled ‘Track of The Summer’ during its initial unveiling, and has since
amassed over 13 million streams on Spotify alone and over 100 million hits

worldwide across all platforms. A record that has no doubt stood the test of time,
Embassy One’s initiative aims to revive its global impact, whilst opening it up to a
modern audience through a carefully curated band of remixers.
Why digital vinyl? The artist regains artistic freedom instead of algorithmic control,
and their fans once again own a piece of music history. Through exclusive content
and limited access, the artist and super fans foster a stronger connection and mutual
growth.