Rob Symeonn Remixes: A Sonic Journey That Sticks With You
If you’re into electronic beats with a reggae soul, Rob Symeonn Remixes is one of those albums that sneaks up on you. Released in 2008 by Redbud (outta the US), this gem blends genres like House, Dub, Dubstep, and straight-up Reggae into something kinda magical. It’s not perfect—some tracks feel repetitive if you listen to it all at once—but man, when it hits, it hits. Let me tell ya about two tracks that stuck in my head for days.
First off, there’s “Chosen One [Biggabush Dubsteppers Mix].” This remix just grabs you by the feels. The bassline rumbles deep, almost like it's vibrating through your chest instead of coming outta the speakers. And then there’s that drop—it’s not some flashy EDM explosion but more like a slow-motion wave crashing over you. You can hear Biggabush doing their thing, blending dubstep grit with reggae vibes so smooth it feels illegal. I remember playing this track late at night, windows open, letting the sound spill into the quiet streets. Felt like the whole world slowed down for a sec, ya know? Like time didn’t matter anymore.
Then there’s “Message In The Music [Shanti Roots Dubhouse Edit].” Oh man, this one’s got layers. Shanti Roots took what was already cool and added this hypnotic groove that makes you wanna move—even if it’s just nodding your head while pretending to work. There’s this little synth riff that keeps looping, and every time it comes back around, it feels warmer, like an old friend saying hi again. The vocals are sparse but hit hard—they don’t need much to make you think about life or whatever nonsense you’ve been stressing over. Honestly, this track feels like a warm blanket made of sound. Perfect for those mornings when you wake up groggy and just need something chill to ease you into the day.
What gets me about this album is how unpretentious it feels. Rob Symeonn didn’t try to reinvent the wheel here—he just gave us a bunch of solid remixes that let the original songs breathe new life. Sure, some tracks blend together after a while, but isn’t that kinda beautiful too? Like flipping through an old photo album where some pictures stand out brighter than others, even though they’re all part of the same story.
Here’s the kicker, though: listening to this album made me realize how rare it is to find music that doesn’t demand your attention but earns it anyway. Most stuff these days screams “LOOK AT ME,” but Rob Symeonn Remixes whispers—and somehow, that whisper stays louder in your mind long after the music stops. Funny how that works, huh?
