John Rocca - I Want It To Be Real (Late Nite Tuff Guy & Farley 'Jackmaster' Funk Remixes)

John Rocca – I Want It To Be Real (Late Nite Tuff Guy & Farley 'Jackmaster' Funk Remixes) | Deep House, Balearic & 80s House 12 Inch Vinyl

Cat No: SOUTH009
Label: South Street
Genre: Deep House, Balearic House, 80s House
Spec: Generic Sleeve
Disc Colour: Black
Format: 12 Inch Vinyl

Description:

A certified 80s dance classic returns in style as John Rocca’s “I Want It To Be Real” receives a powerful double remix treatment from Late Nite Tuff Guy and Farley ‘Jackmaster’ Funk, issued via South Street. Originally released in 1984, the track remains a defining moment in early electro-funk and vocal-led club music, blending sharp synth work, gated drums and unmistakable 80s vocal energy.

As founder of Freeez, John Rocca helped shape the sound of UK jazz-funk and early dance music, and this solo cut quickly became a club staple from Brooklyn to Bradford. Its fusion of electronic production and soulful songwriting made it a crossover anthem that continues to resonate across generations of DJs.

The A-side sees Late Nite Tuff Guy deliver a refined modern rework, carefully reconstructing the original with deep house sensibility. Layering warm chords, subtle filtering and extended groove development, he holds back the iconic vocal until the perfect moment, building tension before releasing it into a smooth, dancefloor-focused payoff.

On the B-side, Farley ‘Jackmaster’ Funk’s legendary Hot House Piano Mix stands as a definitive slice of early Chicago house. Originally from 1987, this remastered version showcases uplifting piano lines, extended instrumental sections and soulful vocal stabs, capturing the raw spirit of Chicago’s formative club era. A true cornerstone of classic house music.

Across both sides, this release bridges eras of dance music history — from 80s electro-funk through to Chicago house and modern Balearic interpretations — making it an essential 12 inch vinyl for DJs, collectors and lovers of foundational club culture.

Tracklist:

A1 - I Want it to Be Real (Late Nite Tuff Guy Edit)
B1 - I Want it to Be Real (Farley Hot House Piano Mix)

Why Buy This Vinyl?

• Features a true 80s electro-house classic from John Rocca of Freeez.
• Includes remixes from Late Nite Tuff Guy and Farley ‘Jackmaster’ Funk.
• Combines deep house, Balearic and foundational Chicago house influences.
• Farley’s iconic piano mix is a certified club classic supported across decades.
• Essential classic house vinyl for DJs, collectors and dance music historians.