{"product_id":"keni-burke-risin-to-the-top-youre-the-best-12-inch-mix","title":"Keni Burke - Risin' to the Top \/ You're the Best (12 Inch Mix)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeni Burke – Risin' to the Top \/ You're the Best (12 Inch Mix) | Soul, Boogie, Disco \u0026amp; Funk 12 Inch Vinyl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCat No:\u003c\/strong\u003e PR65013P\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e RCA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soul, Boogie, Disco, Funk\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisc Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 Inch Vinyl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo essential \u003cstrong\u003eKeni Burke\u003c\/strong\u003e classics come together on this official remastered \u003cstrong\u003eRCA 12 inch vinyl reissue\u003c\/strong\u003e, pairing the timeless \u003cstrong\u003e'Risin' to the Top'\u003c\/strong\u003e with the extended 12 inch mix of \u003cstrong\u003e'You're the Best'\u003c\/strong\u003e. A landmark pairing of early-'80s \u003cstrong\u003eSoul, Boogie, Disco and Funk\u003c\/strong\u003e, this release brings together two enduring favourites for DJs, collectors and sample spotters alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally released in 1982, \u003cstrong\u003e'Risin' to the Top'\u003c\/strong\u003e became Keni Burke's signature recording and a firm favourite across the soul, jazz-funk, rare groove and jazz-dance scenes. Burke's smooth lead vocal sits over dreamy electric piano, warm chords and one of the era's most recognisable basslines, creating a laid-back groove that has remained influential for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe impact of \u003cstrong\u003e'Risin' to the Top'\u003c\/strong\u003e extends far beyond the original record. Its instantly recognisable groove has been sampled and reinterpreted extensively across hip-hop and R\u0026amp;B, with artists including \u003cstrong\u003eDoug E. Fresh, LL Cool J, Mary J. Blige\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eSlum Village\u003c\/strong\u003e drawing from the track. Its influence has helped establish the record as an important bridge between early-'80s soul and later generations of sample-based music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the flip, \u003cstrong\u003e'You're the Best (12 Inch Mix)'\u003c\/strong\u003e takes things into more energetic \u003cstrong\u003eBoogie and Jazz-Funk\u003c\/strong\u003e territory. Originally released in 1981, the track combines a groove-heavy synth bassline, cosmic keys and Burke's infectious soulful vocals, with electronic instrumentation pushed to the forefront while retaining plenty of funk at its core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe extended 12 inch version has remained a favourite among \u003cstrong\u003eBoogie, Jazz-Funk and rare groove DJs\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a more uptempo counterpart to the laid-back soul of the A-side. Together, the two tracks showcase different sides of Keni Burke's early-'80s sound while sharing the same combination of musicianship, groove and soulful songwriting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe release also received a \u003cstrong\u003e10\/10 review from DJ Mag\u003c\/strong\u003e, further underlining the enduring appeal of this classic pairing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for DJs and collectors into \u003cstrong\u003eKeni Burke vinyl, Boogie, Soul, Funk, Jazz-Funk, rare groove\u003c\/strong\u003e and classic early-'80s dance music. Combining a hugely influential sample source with a sought-after 12 inch Boogie favourite, \u003cstrong\u003eRisin' to the Top \/ You're the Best\u003c\/strong\u003e is an essential addition to any Soul and Funk vinyl collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA1 - Risin' to the Top\u003cbr\u003eB1 - You're the Best (12 Inch Mix)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Buy This Vinyl?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficial remastered reissue pairing two essential \u003cstrong\u003eKeni Burke Soul and Boogie classics\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e'Risin' to the Top'\u003c\/strong\u003e features one of the most recognisable basslines in early-'80s Soul and has become a hugely influential sample source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes the sought-after \u003cstrong\u003e12 Inch Mix of 'You're the Best'\u003c\/strong\u003e, packed with synth bass, cosmic keys and infectious Boogie grooves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA favourite across \u003cstrong\u003erare groove, Jazz-Funk, Soul, Boogie\u003c\/strong\u003e and sample-based hip-hop culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for collectors searching for \u003cstrong\u003eKeni Burke vinyl, classic Boogie, Soul, Funk, rare groove\u003c\/strong\u003e and essential \u003cstrong\u003e1980s 12 inch vinyl\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"RCA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58796427510134,"sku":"PR65013P","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0263\/9042\/9781\/files\/Keni_Burke_-_Risin_to_the_Top_You_re_the_Best_12_Inch_Mix_12_Inch_Vinyl_RCA_Records_Side_A.jpg?v=1790089696","url":"https:\/\/www.nothingventuredvinyl.co.uk\/products\/keni-burke-risin-to-the-top-youre-the-best-12-inch-mix","provider":"Nothing Ventured Vinyl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}