What happens when a song is sampled and re-interpreted throughout the years? Join us on this short musical journey as we explore Donald Byrd’s “Think Twice” and its reincarnations.
Donald Byrd first released the track “Think Twice” on Stepping Into Tomorrow on Blue Note in 1975.
Donald Byrd – “Think Twice”
J Dilla re-interprets “Think Twice” on Welcome 2 Detroit, his solo debut album, in 2001.
J Dilla – “Think Twice”
As part of his Havana Cultura project, Gilles Peterson adds a Cuban flair to the Dilla track with the help of vocalist Danay in 2009.
Gilles Peterson feat. Danay and Obsesion – “Think Twice”
London-based 4hero, early pioneers of breakbeat and bass music, remix Gilles Peterson’s take on Dilla’s classic.
Gilles Peterson feat. Danay and Carina – “Think Twice” (4hero Remix)
One also mustn’t forget Erykah Badu’s (produced by Freakquency) rendition from her 2003 EP, ‘Worldwide Underground’ featuring fellow Dallas native Roy Hargrove on trumpet.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dpaCv6ZcGc
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also Detroit Experiments version is a great update plus two firing remixes came out of that project with Henrik Schwarz and Mark E giving the track deep house vibes. also echo thoughts on Badu’s version. great work!