Karen Pollard - Reach Out To Me (Paul Woolford x Special Request 2025 Remixes) [Hard Times]

Format: 12" in printed sleeve.

Tracklist:

A. Reach Out To Me (Paul Woolford Remix)  
B. Reach Out To Me (Special Request Remix)  

Hard Times continues its legacy of supporting the very best of house with another landmark release that brings things full circle in spectacular fashion. This time, the label welcomes none other than the legendary Paul Woolford – one of the most prolific and versatile electronic artists working today – to reimagine one of house music’s most cherished anthems: Karen Pollard’s ‘Reach Out To Me’.

Originally released in 1996, ‘Reach Out To Me’ quickly became a club classic and an archetype of vocal house. Now, Woolford – renowned for moving effortlessly between underground credibility and mainstream success – boldly takes on the challenge of remixing this iconic track, delivering not one, but two stunning versions that showcase both facets of his production style.

“Reach Out To Me has always been one of my favourite US garage records, so when the opportunity arose to turn my hand to it, on a hazy summer afternoon last year, I knew I had to do it,” Woolford comments. “Both mixes have been track tested, and have absolutely torn it up in all kinds of situations - from warehouse raves to basement afters and prime time sessions.”

The first remix takes the track into deep and epic territory, building to a monumental breakdown that pays homage to the song’s timeless energy. The breakbeat-driven Special Request version, meanwhile, adds a UKG twist, designed for outright destruction in the hands of the boldest selectors.

A true labour of love, these remixes breathe new life into the classic, without losing its soulful essence. Hard Times fans, house heads, and bass-driven ravers alike can now enjoy this powerful reinterpretation of ‘Reach Out To Me’ courtesy of Paul Woolford.