Keni Burke - Risin' to the Top / You're the Best (12 Inch Mix) [RCA]

Keni Burke's iconic hit, "Risin' To The Top", gets an official remastered reissue, alongside the 12" mix of his potent '81 track, "You’re The Best". "Risin' To The Top" quickly became a firm favourite on the soul scene back in the 80s, thanks to Keni’s sultry vocals, an epic, timeless bassline, and those dreamy, sun-kissed chords that proved to be a winning combination. Since then, countless producers, including Doug E Fresh, Slum Village, LL Cool J, and Mary J Blige, have used "Risin' To The Top" as a featured sample in their own productions. A quick glance at this seemingly endless list shows the massive impact this record ended up having.

On the B-side, "You’re The Best" takes a more boogie-oriented path, full of a groove-laden synth bass, cosmic keys, and Keni’s irresistible soulful vocals. It’s early 80s synth boogie at its best, placing the electronic elements up front without losing the undeniable funk at its core.

Two Keni Burke classics for soul lovers, sample hunters, and anyone with a good ear for a gem.