: Beyond the club charts, it appeared in the Music Week Cool Cuts at #8.
is a contemporary dance-trance reinterpretation of the iconic 1987 hit by Guinean artist Mory Kanté . Released on Loverush Digital in mid-2011, this version modernized the track for international club circuits, reaching Number One on the Music Week Club Chart and the DMC Buzz Chart. Historical Context Mory Kante vs Loverush UK - Yeke Yeke 2011 (Long Version)
: The song is based on a traditional Mandinka "griots" courting song called "Yekeke". : Beyond the club charts, it appeared in
The original "Yé ké yé ké" was released in 1987 and became a global phenomenon, serving as the first African single to sell over one million copies. Historical Context : The song is based on
The 2011 project was highly supported by "A-list" DJs such as Armin van Buuren, Tiësto, and Paul van Dyk. : Solarstone : Created a 9-minute "epic masterpiece" hybrid. Robbie Rivera : Provided a progressive house touch.
Watch the evolution of this track through these 2011 official versions and remixes: Mory Kante vs Loverush UK - Yeke Yeke 2011 (Long Version) YouTube · officialloverushuk
: Various versions were released throughout 2011, including a Robbie Rivera Remix in April and a full Australian WAV release on Central Station Records in July.