John Rocca - I Want It To Be Real (Late Nite Tuff Guy & Farley 'Jackmaster' Funk Remixes) [South Street]

An 80s dance classic from the legendary John Rocca receives a fresh new rework courtesy of Australian edits maestro Late Nite Tuff Guy, alongside a remastered reissue of the 1987 Hot House Piano Remix from Chicago house royalty Farley 'Jackmaster' Funk. The genius behind jazz funk favourites, Freeez, John Rocca, entered the studio in '84 and created an electro-tinged piece in the form of I Want It To Be Real. With captivating synths, driving basslines, controlled drum machines and pure 80's vocals, it’s a melting pot of influences with a hook that caused a huge stir.

This double remix special kicks off with a brand new mix from Late Nite Tuff Guy. He masterfully enhances the brilliance, holding the vocal in suspense until the final climax, while adding new smooth synths and subtle filters to the mix. On the flip side, the 1987 remix from Chicago house icon Farley 'Jackmaster' Funk focuses on piano and vocal stabs, creating a Hot House Piano Mix with a dubby edge. Soulful and passionate keys that will, without doubt, raise the temperature on any dance floor.