One of Chicago’s finest house producers and songwriters, Robert Owens established himself within the golden era of house as part of Fingers Inc. in the 80s, before his work as a solo artist propelled him to legendary status. Now he revisits chart-topping 1992 solo release, ‘I’ll Be Your Friend’, with innovative producer Nolan on Faith. The modern classic has seen a few different iterations over the years, but this latest collaboration with Brighton’s underground maverick reinvents the track like never before. Signature elements that made the original so arresting return with a shiny new coat; a sleek, sultry bassline creeps in as Owens’s vocals take centre stage with an almost free-time feel, before the brass stabs pierce through the record with ease.
Robert Owens & Nolan ‘I’ll Be Your Friend’
1. I’ll Be Your Friend (Intro Mix)
2. I’ll Be Your Friend (Club Mix)
Written by David Morales, Robert Owens & Satoshi Tomiie
Produced, Engineered & All Instruments Replayed by Timothy Nolan Belcher
Vocals by Robert Owens
Vocals Recorded by Jamie Anderson at Riverside Studios Berlin
Published by EMI Music Publishing Ltd, TaP Music Publishing/Truelove Music & Copyright Control
P&C 2023 Faith