A timeless 1996 classic returns with fresh interpretations, led by a stunning Joshua Iz Vocal Mix that captures the soulful heart of the original.
When Mood II Swing revisit the spotlight, the history behind their tracks matters. ‘Do It My Way’ stands as one of their most distinctive cuts, built around inspired use of samples from A Dance Fantasy Inspired by Close Encounters of the Third Kind by Montana and Black Theater by Barbara Ann Teer. These elements helped form the swirling atmosphere and soulful bite that made the 1996 original so memorable for dancers and DJs alike. Vessel Recordings now brings the track into a new era with a full suite of remixes from some of house music’s most consistent craftsmen.
Andrew Macari eases into the package with a deep looping approach that keeps many of the beloved motifs close to the surface. The bass rolls, the drums are dusty and the swing stays warm, offering a DJ friendly take that holds true to Mood II Swing’s classic palette.
The Do It Sneaks Way Mix moves the energy toward a drum focused Chicago feel. Tight, chunky and locked into a rhythmic pocket, the mix bumps with that trademark jack while keeping the essence of the hook present.
Nonfiction pushes harder with a driving wall of drums that transforms the track into a peak time weapon. The looseness of the original gives way to a more forceful approach, delivering a big room punch while retaining a sense of rawness.
Natural Rhythm offer the most playful variation. Light footed percussion, wobbly synth flickers and crisp open air drums create a breezy West Coast swing that adds colour without losing the track’s heritage.
But the defining moment of the release comes from the Joshua Vocal Mix, which stands head and shoulders above the rest. Joshua Iz taps directly into the soul of the original, letting the classic sample framework breathe while adding a deeper, dub infused bassline that glides beautifully on modern systems. The percussion sparkles with a subtle garage skip that enhances the vocal phrasing and gives the groove a gentle lift. It is warm, fluid and full of movement, retaining the emotional pull that Mood II Swing built into the sample based foundation.
This is the version that DJs will reach for. It feels instantly timeless, modern yet deeply respectful of the original DNA and perfectly shaped for dancefloors that crave both soul and sophistication.
Vessel Recordings delivers a powerful set of reinterpretations, but Joshua’s work shines brightest, offering a definitive new chapter for a track rooted in some of house music’s most inspired sample sources.
Pre order the remix package from Juno now, well ahead of the curve with this one as it’s not due out till MAY 26!
