Jean Jacques Smoothie revisits his breakthrough hit with fresh remixes from Richard Earnshaw, The NRG, and a sultry new vocal twist.
It has been nearly 25 years since Jean Jacques Smoothie’s 2People first caught fire on dancefloors and airwaves, built on the eternal brilliance of Minnie Riperton’s Inside My Love. As Smoothie readies his debut album Sleeping In The Flowerbeds on Colour and Pitch, he revisits his defining track with a fresh set of remixes that stretch the classic into new territory without losing its soul.
Smoothie himself opens the package with the Dubwise version, a smoky, downtempo reinterpretation layered with Rochenko’s melodica and a sultry new vocal take from Tara Busch. It’s a spacious, late-night cut that leans into dub textures while keeping the emotional core of the original intact.
Richard Earnshaw steps in under his Inner Spirit moniker with a series of deep, jazz-tinted house mixes. True to form, these are elegantly crafted grooves designed for warm terrace sets and beachside sessions, with a musicality that elevates the track beyond standard remix fare. Earnshaw’s subtle keys and fluid rhythm section breathe sophistication into 2People while keeping it floor-friendly.
Closing the release, ambient duo The NRG provide a reflective soundscape that strips the track back to its essence. Their rework drifts in expansive layers, perfect for sunrise sets or moments of introspection, highlighting the timeless quality of the song’s vocal motif.
Rather than leaning on nostalgia, this remix package shows how 2People can still resonate in 2025. Each version offers a distinct perspective: dubwise intimacy, deep house elegance, and ambient transcendence. With its roots in a classic and its branches reaching forward, this release ensures Jean Jacques Smoothie’s biggest hit continues to evolve for new generations of listeners.
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