Releases / Inaya Day & Ralf GUM - “Lose My Worries”

Inaya Day and Ralf GUM are back on GOGO Music with this soulful outing including remixes by the MuthaFunkaz and Roberto De Carlo.

Inaya Day has just celebrated her 14th year in house music, and what a footprint she has made on dance floors worldwide. Yes, you've heard her voice on classics like the "Horny" track, „Nasty Girl“ or "Keep pushin" to name just two of her string of hit-singles. She had numerous Aria and Billboard top tens and is still going strong! Who knew that this card-carrying member of the Actor's Equity Association, groomed in church and musical theater, would become one of the most frequently heard voices on the Universes dance floors. The New York’s Diva is no stranger for GOGO Music fans since a while, as she already collaborated on “What I like”, “Try Me”, “Easy” and “The way it was” with Ralf GUM, who she calls her favourite producer in Europe.

Ralf GUM goes from strength to strength since a long time and is called a pioneer of house music thanks for his distinctive qualities in his exceptional productions and DJ-sets. He embarked on the development of his own record label GOGO Music in 2001, which meanwhile has become Germany’s, if not one of world’s most reputable house music labels. His last singles all made it to the top spot of various download-charts and he’s steadily touring for DJ performances in the best venues around the world, including his appreciated debut at Europe’s prime soulful dance festival “The Southport Weekender” earlier this year. He delivers four mixes of the gospel inspired “Lose My Worries” pulling all strings of his renowned studio skills to make you move on every imaginable occasion.

With a career span of more than 20 years and his famous studio work DJ Spen has to be called a legend in the house music industry. He began his career at the tender age of 13, producing mix shows for WEBB AM in Baltimore. His production talents lead him to Basement Boys Records in 1989. With the formation of The Basement Boys record label in 1994, Spen formed Jasper Street Company. With the Basement Boys and Jasper Street, he gained consistent commercial and dancefloor success, and became an in-demand remix producer. He has created mixes for some of clubland's biggest names, such as Diana Ross, Everything but the Girl, Ann Nesby, and Shaun Escoffery. Having reached his full potential with Basement Boys, Spen stepped out on his own and partnered with Gary Deane at Code Red Recordings in January 2004. He hasn’t stopped moving since! He has formed a new group called the MuthaFunkaz who contribute a skilful remix in their typical inspirational sound they become famous for to this release.

Roberto De Carlo released his first official remix under the project-name “Souldrops” in 2003. It was followed by his productions “Freedom” together with Inaya Day and “One Touch - Ready?!“ together with “The Soul Voice“ Colin Corvez Rich in 2004. It was the same year when GOGO Music released Roberto De Carlo’s remix of “Seek - Everafter”. The collaboration with GOGO Music ever since became closer and Roberto released 3 singles on this imprint since then, including the club-hit “Roberto De Carlo feat. Joshua - Soulful Things”. It was licensed to several compilations including the “Connected” series of Jay-J on Defected. For his funky remix of “Lose my worries” he teams up with the celebrated musician Simon Grey who lends his amazing keyboard skills to the project.

“Lose my worries” sees Inaya Day on top form and follows up Ralf’s single “Complicated” which featured Kafele and became one of the most acclaimed soulful house releases in 2010 so far.

Tracklist Inaya Day & Ralf GUM- Lose My Worries - GOGO 043

G1 - Ralf GUM Main Mix 7:26
G2 - MuthaFunkaz Remix 6:55
O1 - Ralf GUM Dub 7:38
O2 - Roberto De Carlo Classic Mix 7:26

Additional available mixes as download:

01 - Ralf GUM Alternative Vocal 7:57
02 - Ralf GUM Main Instrumental 7:26
03 - MuthaFunkaz Instrumental 6:55

Enjoy the music...

PRESS REACTIONS AND REVIEWS:

5 Magazine (USA)
Inaya Day & Ralf GUM - Lose My Worries - GOGO Music

These days, you may hear the constant praise for Dennis Ferrer, but there's another House hero on the horizon! Introducing Ralf GUM, who has already established his sound with mixes on Shana's "Uyangichomela", Monique Bingham's "Kissing Strangers" and the club anthem "Complicated" featuring Kafele. Well known by every reputable DJ, Ralf GUM is slowly becoming the next household name... And "Lose My Worries" is nothing short of a dancefloor anthem! Ralf's Main Mix leads the way (and rightly so) with a feel good full-on vocal arrangement courtesy of Inaya Day, accompanied by a FULL musical production. If you like the clubby-dubby style, reach for Ralf's Alternative Vocal or Dub mixes for that infectious head-noddin'/foot tappin' flavor. Or maybe you like the "inspirational" style of uplifting melody: then the Muthafunkaz mix was made for you. Instrumental versions are included on all of the above, along with a "Classic Mix" courtesy of Roberto De Carlo, rounding out a magnificent seven mixes in all! I tell you what - if I had to rate this project like a movie, then "Lose My Worries" would get a stellar FIVE STARS from me! by DJ Lil John

spiritofhouse.com (Switzerland)
Inaya Day & Ralf GUM - Lose My Worries - GOGO Music

Pick of the week!
The hot summertime may be offer, but dance floors will be set on fire and people sweating for sure as soon as this marvelous tune is played. Songstress Inaya Day and producer/DJ Ralf GUM team up for "Lose my worries", an uplifting production full of luscious melodies and deeply felt vocals perfectly arranged over a relentlessly groovin' backdrop. The 'Alternative Vocal' and 'Dub' take the track to deeper grounds, with the spacy synths creating a hypnotic feel. DJ Spen's The MuthaFunkaz add their distinctive inspirational funktified touch to the track, while Roberto De Carlo contributes an old skool flavored remixes with keys courtesy of Simon Grey. by Michael Fossati

Magmaweb (Italy)
Inaya Day & Ralf GUM - Lose My Worries - GOGO Music

Another great release on GOGO Music. Inaya Day is one of the best voice in the House scene, Ralf GUM is one of the best producer in the House scene. What will be the result? The Ralf GUM Main mix have a classic style based on a great bass and pad melodies. Amazing synth! A slamming bass on the MuthaFunkaz Mix, with a good funky guitar and hammond. Deep, dark, and full of psycadelic synth the Ralf GUM Dub. Travel mind. The Roberto De Carlo`s mix is full of 80's flavour... the bassline, the synth, amazing groove and energy. The Ralf GUM Alternative Vocal is a good mix between the Main Mix and Dub. Working great! Useful as always the instrumental versions. by Alessio Furia

thisiswhywedance
Inaya Day & Ralf GUM - Lose My Worries - GOGO Music

Given that Ralf & Monique Bingham's Little W.12th Street was one of THE tunes of last year for me, this collab' with Inaya had to get a mention. Not sure it's quite up there with that tune (few are) but it's still pretty damn good, and this is coming from me who I'll admit hasn't been feeling the soulful stuff so much lately…There's about 342 mixes (well all right, seven) so not gonna go into all of 'em, suffice to say the Muthafunkaz' rub is the one for me and it's already down for a spin on the next TIWWD Cloudcast (coming in next few days, not in eight weeks like last time) so don't forget to tune in for yourself to hear it!

housepage (Italy)
Inaya Day & Ralf GUM - Lose My Worries - GOGO Music

Inaya Day and Ralf GUM team up again and providesanother soulful gem titled "Lose my worries" on Ralf's own label GOGO Music. The "Original mix" is an awesome, uplifting soulful tune, while Ralf's Alternative Vocal and Dub are deeper affairs. On remix duty we have Roberto De Carlo who turns out an intense old school influenced rework and DJ Spen who provides an irresistible funky flavoured remix. by Franco Martinelli

Tilllate Magazine
Inaya Day & Ralf GUM - Lose My Worries - GOGO Music

By the time I write this review the mentioned track has just stepped up to the top position of the Traxsource sales chart which is a clear sign that outstanding music is on the fast lane in general. We neither need to introduce German house don Ralf GUM nor vocal diva Inaya Day to any of you, so let’s take a quick look at the track itself which can best be described as a superb soulful uplifting offering. Ralf GUM’s Main Mix will be a Soul Heaven favourite as great keys match with traditional Ralf GUM beats, a warm funky bassline and Inaya’s timeless vocal. Speaking of funky bass, this is what it’s all about with DJ Spen & The Muthafunkaz’ great outing-that bassline must really be one of the funkiest in ages! The next version comes from long time protégé Roberto De Carlo who comes up with another soulful live instrument driven mix. Finally Ralf’s Dub and Alternate Vocal are deeper, more reduced versions that complete a huge package. I like! by Mannix

Some Inaya Day & Ralf GUM - Lose My Worries - GOGO 043 DJ reactions:

:: "This is great." Danny Krivit

:: "Excellent set of mixes. Love the retro classic beats on the Ralf GUM Main Mix." Quentin Harris (Strictly Rhythm)

:: "Perfect promo for my set at French soulful meeting tomorrow. I like all mixes..." DJ Yass (Defected, Code Red)

:: "Dope man." Karizma

:: "Top stuff. Ralf GUM Main and Roberto De Carlo mixes are hot!" Richard Earnshaw (Duffnote, UK)

:: "Superb production all round and all mixes are so playable. Full support on this quality slice of Inspirational Modern Soul. THANK YOU!" Dr Bob Jones (UK)

:: "Quality package Ralf. Some excellent mixes !! Love the sound of Ralf GUM Main and Muthafunkaz mixes ..beautiful vocals from Inaya!! Classy!" Groove Assassin (UK)

:: "Amazing release. It is no 1 in my chart and I will feature as single of the issue in M8." Craig Bartlett (L’America, M8 Mag, UK)

:: "Great release full support will play on my show." Marlon D (Underground Collective)

:: "Wicked! release. Really feeling the vocal…all good mixes but going for the Ralf GUM Alternative Vocal mix on this." The Layabouts (UK)

:: "Another terrific release! Lovin all the mixes!" Casamena (USA)

:: "I love it!" Danny Marquez (Bubble Soul, Spain)

:: "What can we say, is this package for the floor or what, absolutely stunning. Seriously, all 3 main vocal joints are electric, very tasty material indeed." Jonny Montana & Craig Stewart (UK)

:: "Sounds great!" Terry Matthew (5 Mag, Chicago)

:: "Timeless!" Jamie Thinnes (Seasonsrecordings, USA)

:: Jez...what a beautiful song! All the mixes are amazing and Main mix is my favourite! This song is REALLY great. I'm putting it in my new DJ set, to send to the radios worldwide." DJ Meme (Brasil)

:: "What a great song! Love it! Another no. 1 me thinks!" Sarah Foote (Favouritizm, UK)

:: "I am digging all the mixes. The ones that stand out are the Ralf GUM Dub, and the Muthafunkaz. Great Mixes!" David Harness

:: "Nice vocal package. I'm playing Ralf GUM Alternative Vocal, it recieved great feedback this past weekend." Halo (Citydeep, USA)

:: "Loving Ralf GUM Main Mix as always and the Muthafunkaz too. Will play and support." CJ Mackintosh (Mn2S, UK)

:: "Soulful when its best, once again Ralf GUM / GOGO delivers a quality production ready to Funk up your dancefloor." Martin Schroeder (DV.FM General Manager)

:: "GOGO Music strikes again, with another bomb!! Will be this weeks’ track of the week/one to watch, 'Ralf GUM Main Mix' is the one!!" Alan O (Multi Storey Soul radio show, RTE Pulse, Dublin, Ireland)

:: "T U N E ! ! !" Mike Stukes (WHCR 90.3 FM, New york)

:: "I listened to your last release: Lose My Worries. And I love it! My fav is Main Mix, and I would like to playlist this track into our "Hot Rotation" playlist on Paris-One Club." Yann Briand (Paris One)

:: "Top soulful track (as usual), the Original Mix is awesome, fresh and uplifting, MuthaFunkaz provide a hot deeper rework and Roberto De Carlo delivers a funky-house bomb. One of the best GOGO releases this year. Full support !!!!" Franco Martinelli (Housepage, Italy)

:: "Always great music!!!! We will play the Main version in our playlist. Muthafunkaz is perfect for dance floor. Real a killer track!" Marco Fullone (Radio Monte Carlo, Italy)

:: "Fantastico!" Curtis Zack (Defected Reviews, UK)

:: "Ralf GUM Dub and Alternative Vocal mixes are doing it for me. Really diggin the MuthaFunkaz Rmx as well but don't know how many chances I'll have to drop it! SUPER SOLID package." Lars Behrenroth (Deeper Shades of House)

:: "Thank You for the good music. Full support." DJ Pippi (Ibiza)

:: "Powerful and spirited vocals that share a strong backdrop of soulful and also club grooving remixes, love the MuthaFunkaz filtered disco redo, good for an energetic crowd ready to go off." Marc LaCasse

:: "Hardworking Ralf GUM delivers another soulful house smasher. The Main Mix is the one. I will feature it on my new regular show on Solar Radio." DJ Soulswede (aka Souly, Sweden)

:: "Loving this track!! Soulful, top quality production and really cool vocal! My fav is Ralf GUM Main Mix." Vincent Loria (P1 Deeper, France)

:: "This one is nice and soulful. I like the MuthaFunkaz remix best." Ingo Haan (BopFm, New Zealand)

:: "Love this...another gem from Ralf and Inaya here. My preferred mix is the Ralf GUM Main Mix, but i like all the mixes on the release." Niall Redmond (RTE Plus, Ireland)

:: "Oh yes! GOGO did it again ... nice one. This is a quality record, nice and soulful like the way it should be. I'm in love with the Ralf GUM Main mix and the 'Roberto De Carlo Classic Mix', but my favorite is the Ralf GUM Alternative Vocal." Just Mo (YFM, South Africa)

:: "As i always say, Form is temporary - Class is permanent!!" Umberto Giannini (houserules.tv, UK)

:: "Nice tune and excellent remix from the Muthafunkas." Joan Ribas (Ibizaglobalradio, Spain)

:: "Great package again! Muthafunkaz remix is a straight bomb!" Daniel Darque (Housejunks, NL)

:: "Lovely summeryness from the GOGO camp once again - Ralf on fire with the sultry shimmer vocal talents of Ms Day - sweeeeeet! Starting new radio show with my good friend Niall Redmond (who plays a lot of your stuff too) and it's tune of the week on the show. Ralf GUM Main mix did the trick! So it's all go go go! :)" Jon Pierce (PowerFM, Ireland)

:: "Love your new album ... is ideal for summer dance floors. Congratulations." Victor (Danza Fm, Spain)

:: "We will broadcast in our higher rotation." Laurent Hulstaert (The Clubbing Media Group, Radio Vibration)

:: "Somewitmes when I hear classic soulful house/garage divas in contemporary more electronic oriented productions it makes me a bit sad, ‘cause they don’t sound as vital as having soulful instrumentation. Here’s another example of how the soulful music could and should sounds like nowadays. Main mix, MF and Roberto De Carlo - are all great versions to choose from." Bogdan Taran (Latvia)

:: "Max Support! Love It." Mirko Paoloni (Partygroove, Italy)

:: "Marvellous release!!! I’ll play all version on my radio shows and dj-sets along Autumn and Winter! Really nice song with a wonderful disco-feeling. Many compliments!!" Cesare ‘boogeyman’ Cera (Gruradio, Italy)

:: "Amazing release, great vocals, great mixes!!! I really dig this and will support this, Ralf GUM Main and Roberto De Carlo mixes for me." Bobi (Club FM, Macedonia)

Ralf GUM Main Mix
MuthaFunkaz Remix
Ralf GUM Dub
Roberto De Carlo Classic Mix
Ralf GUM Alternative Vocal
Ralf GUM Main Instrumental
MuthaFunkaz Instrumental