BAPPI LAHIRI
Bappiwood Remixes (Bappiwood Records)
Reviewed by Shaun Dale

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"Old is gold," according to Bappi Lahiri, the king of Bollywood soundtracks for over a quarter of a century. As his soundtrack work has slowed in recent times, he's turned to remixing some of the songs he's created for literally hundreds of Indian films. On Bappiwood Remixes, that process is a family affair, with the vocal chores falling to his daughter Rema and the remix duties taken up by his son Bappa.

The result steps past routine dance music by adding the intriguing accents of the Indian subcontinent. This is excellent stuff to slip in to your next mix of world dance music, alongside the equally novel sounds being created from recycled Arabic, Latin and other sources. If you're not up for that, just playing it straight through is bound to help you get your groove on.

Track List:

Gori Hai Kalaiya * Pyar Mein Jeena * Jeena Bhi Kya Hai Jeena * Dil To Dil Hai * Disco Station * Kaliyon Ka Chaman * Kuch Khone Ko Dil Karta Hai * Tu Mujhe Jaan Se Bhi Pyaara Hai * Churia (Hindi Hop Mix) * Dil (Hindi Hop Mix)

© 2003 - Shaun Dale