AALIYAH / HEAVY D & THE BOYZ
Back & Forth
Hace Calor Spain
Format: 7"
Cat: HC 003
Released: 06 Jan 25
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B
Review
You have to life these 45s that elegantly bridge the lineage between the original and the sampled while also highlighting hip-hop and R&B, showcasing the seamless interplay that defined the 90s. On Side-1, Aaliyah's 'Back & Forth (DNA Edit)' gets a UK remix treatment from the legendary DNA crew, amplifying the track's smooth groove and youthful energy. Aaliyah's silky vocals and laid-back charisma shine even brighter under the remix's refined production, reaffirming her role as a trailblazer in the merging of r&b and hip-hop. Side-2 features Heavy D & The Boyz' 'Don't Curse (DNA Edit)', transforming the posse cut into a sharper, more rhythmically dynamic experience. Heavy D's playful, feel-good verses and the crew's lyrical finesse are elevated by the remix's polished beats.
