Mama Yaya, Jake Bass, and The Light Works, with their latest single, "First Off The Light Works Remix," a track that interlaces hypnotic melodies, driving percussion and airy vocals into a consuming and energizing fabric.
"First Off – The Light Works Remix" tethers you to its doubting ethos through swirling keys and airy woodwinds sat atop an infectious beat that won't let go. Mama Yaya's vocals are radiant, sounding intimately close and wide open while soaring atop the groove with an economy of soul, R&B, and electronic textures. The Light Works' signature production imbues with lively and genre-blurring energy, mixing Chicago house, Detroit techno, and drum & bass in a way that feels fresh and current. The result? A track that plays like a dance floor anthem draped in a sonic daydream.
In addition to its undeniable groove, "First Off – The Light Works Remix" is a song with feeling. The uplifting atmosphere and dynamic build create motion, both physical and emotional. However, in a world that can often seem heavy, "Want" is a reminder to keep moving forward, to find happiness, and to let the music take you to a happier place.
This collaboration represents a titanic roster. Mama Yaya, a Chicago-based musician of Palestinian and Jewish descent, is carving out her music corner with Jake Bass, who runs Boca J Music and brings a wizened ear and production prowess. At the same time, The Light Works, the duo of Ludlow and Freddy Todd, forges their electronics into some really magnetic stuff.
If you're looking for a track that will engage and uplift your ears while getting your feet moving, "First Off—The Light Works Remix" is the one for you.