シカゴ・ハウスのレジェンドGreen VelvetがToolroomに帰還。レーベル主宰Mark KnightとJames Hurrと組んだ‘The Greatest Thing Alive’は、太く重いグルーヴと奇抜なヴォーカルが絡む強烈なクラブ・ウェポン。Muddy Watersの‘Mannish Boy’を大胆に再構築し、朝方のフロアを熱狂させる強力なトラックに仕上げている。  

B面では、Mark KnightとJames Hurrが名曲‘Lady (Hear Me Tonight)’を再構築。2000年代初頭にフレンチ・ハウスを代表するクラシックとなったこの楽曲を、クラブ仕様にアップデート。印象的なヴォーカルとギター・リフを前面に押し出し、パワフルなビートと融合させた。Todd TerryやCari Goldenとのコラボでも注目を集めるこのコンビが、またしてもフロアを揺らす一曲を完成させた。  

Danny Howard、Pete Tong、Claptone、Chris LakeらトップDJがサポートし、Radio 1やKiss FMでもヘビープレイ。ダンスフロアで確実に映える、強力なヴァイナルがここに登場。

A1. Mark Knight, Green Velvet, James Hurr – The Greatest Thing Alive (Extended Mix)
B1. Mark Knight, James Hurr – Lady (Hear Me Tonight)

Chicago legend, Green Velvet, returns to Toolroom as he locks horns with label founder Mark Knight and studio partner, James Hurr, for 'The Greatest Thing Alive'. A low slung, chunky affair that screams Miami Space terrace at 8am! Quirky, full of character and Green Velvets unmistakable vocal re-work of the classic 'Mannish Boy' from Muddy Waters pushes this record into a really special place. Green Velvet debuted on the label back in 2015 alongside Technasia with 'Suga', a record that went onto to be an overall Beatport #1 and remained as their highest selling track for many years that followed, the track also sits on an impressive 9m streams. On the flipside, head honcho Mark Knight, returns with studio cohort and DJs favourite James Hurr, as they take on one of House music's all-time classic records; 'Lady (Hear Me Tonight)'. No messing around, Mark and James offer up an alternative take to this stone cold classic, bringing the infectious vocal and iconic guitar riff to the forefront, mixing into a signature Mark Knight club heavy beat. Having previously collaborated on 'Make You Happy' with Todd Terry and last year's 'You Are A God' with vocalist Cari Golden, Mark Knight and James Hurr are fast becoming a killer duo in the studio, and throughout the scene. Offering up a killer reinterpretation of legendary House classic 'Lady (Hear Me Tonight)' by French House duo Modjo, a record which transcended the boundaries of dance music back in the early 2000's and has since become a record synonymous with the era. True to form, Mark Knight and James Hurr mix their musical prowess together and deliver yet another stomping hit for the clubs!

Countless radio plays on Radio 1 from Danny Howard, Sarah Story, Pete Tong Other notable radio plays – Kiss FM, Toolroom Radio, Sirius XM, Data Transmission Radio, Radio 1 Dance Anthems, Radio 1 Party Anthems, Rinse FM, Select Radio, Tomorrowland Radio

DJ Support from Danny Howard, Annie Mac, Mistajam, Pete Tong, Charlie Hedges, Kraak & Smaak, Maxinne, Todd Terry, Alex Preston, Full Intention, GW Harrison, DJ Rae, Rudimental, Alaia & Gallo, Illyus & Barrientos, Johan S, David Penn, Sam Divine, Riva Starr, Claptone, Nice7, Dario D’Attis, Mousse T, S-Man, Huxley, KC Lights, Friend Within, Dombresky, Gorgon City, Chris Lake, Format:B, Pirupa, TCTS, Alan Fitzpatrick, Low Steppa, Mat.Joe, Raumakustik, Eskuche