leon ware: for the rainbow
Francisco Espregueira
The late, great soul icon Leon Ware left behind an incredible legacy of sensual, elegant music. Before his passing in 2017, he poured his heart into a final masterpiece called Rainbow Deux. Released two years later in 2019, the project featured a mesmerizing standout track titled For the Rainbow. Now, Cataleya Music is honoring his memory by giving this beautiful song a fresh, club-ready update. This special posthumous debut on the label respectfully reimagines the original tune for modern dancefloors. It is a stunning tribute that perfectly captures the mellow, hypnotic warmth he was always known for.
To bring this vision to life, the imprint tapped two incredibly talented producers. Bay Area maestro Coflo steps up to deliver three distinct interpretations. His 'Original Retouch' gently pushes the percussive elements toward a midtempo house groove while letting the original piano keys absolutely shine. Meanwhile, his main remix channels the spirit of classic NYC vocal house, complete with rich organ chords reminiscent of Blaze. If you want something deeper, his 'Backside Mix' strips things down into a wonderfully subtle, spiritual journey. Finally, French producer Laroye closes out the package with a highly sophisticated broken beat revision. He crafts a space where bouncing drums dance effortlessly beneath the positive, uplifting vocals. It is a truly classy release that keeps a legendary spirit alive. Available on vinyl.