Coming to Sam Divine’s DVINE Sounds imprint nearly 30 years since the release of Steve Gurley’s cult classic 1996 remix, Cash Only and Charlo reveal a new take on the UKG original that’s been tearing up dancefloors worldwide
‘Spirit Of The Sun’ was originally released in the late 90s by iconic underground garage label Public Demand, responsible for pivotal anthems such as Craig David’s ‘Rewind’ and ‘Boo’ by Ms. Dynamite, to name a few. The Steve Gurley rework of Lenny Fontana’s original dominated the underground scene at the time and remains a firm favourite by heads in the know to this day.
Now, DVINE Sounds party starter and club stalwart Cash Only steps up on remix duties alongside prolific studio engineer and burgeoning artist Charlo. Together the two combine their knowledge and respect for garage with their remix of ‘Spirit Of The Sun’, upping the tempo, dropping a speed garage-style bassline and carrying on the legacy of this legendary track.
Check out footage of DVINE Sounds founder Sam Divine dropping the remix in Leeds, at the Defected Croatia DVINE Sounds boat party and at Defected Sydney at The Ivy with Low Steppa. You can also watch Sam Divine drop the track at Tomorrowland 2024 (at 1hr 56m), and there’s footage of Charlo dropping the remix at Boomtown Festival via his Instagram.
Cash Only has been making a major name for himself as of late, delivering a concoction of driving house music along with Afro-inspired elements and a nostalgic nod to his UK garage and jungle beginnings in 1996. This has resulted in releases on Nervous, DVINE Sounds, Upcycle, Stashed and Electronic Nature, securing three top tens and a Top 20 on Traxsource while building steady streaming numbers on Spotify.
Alongside a busy production schedule, Cash Only’s DJ diary has exploded this year, seeing him play all around the world at Ministry of Sound, The Ivy in Sydney, Defected Festival in Croatia and Malta, Miami Music Week and, for the second year running, Glastonbury Festival. With influences from almost every angle, his versatility as a selector keeps the ravers on their toes no matter what time of night or vibe.
Charlo started his journey into house music at the early age of 14 while living in Spain, managing to secure his first residency at just 15 at Sisu & Cavali clubs in Marbella, supporting major artists like Disclosure, MK, Snoop Dogg, and Tiësto. Charlo’s now a regular performer on the festival and club scene across the UK, and in Ibiza and Marbella, and has performed guest mixes on major UK radio stations like Kiss 100, BBC Radio 1, and 1Xtra.
In the last three years, Charlo’s been refining his production skills. He released his first single, ‘Anybody Out There’, on his label Peace Of Mind Records in 2016, which was premiered by Pete Tong on BBC Radio 1. This was followed up by a house version of Marvin Gaye’s iconic ‘Grapevine’ and a UKG-inspired single aptly titled ‘Dubplate 98’.
Cash Only and Charlo’s remix of ‘Spirit Of The Sun’ by Lenny Fontana respectfully ramps up an underground UKG classic for the dancefloors of today. Having already shown what it can do on dancefloors, it’s well on course to be a major hit off-stage.
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