Oliver Schories, the esteemed German DJ, label owner, and artist manager, is set to unveil his remix of KARMACODA’s soulful track ‘Deja Vu’ on February 28 via Sola Musa Music. Known for his deep, emotive productions, Schories has crafted a transformative rendition, elevating the original into a hypnotic melodic house masterpiece.
With a career spanning over a decade, the Hamburg native first emerged as a rising talent with his 2012 debut album Herzensangelegenheit on Parquet Recordings. Now a global force, he boasts over 140 million Spotify streams, widespread industry acclaim from Mixmag, Magnetic Magazine, Decoded Magazine, Deep House Amsterdam, Progressive Astronaut, When We Dip, HMWL, and FAZE Mag, and releases on elite labels like Stil vor Talent and Get Physical. His albums, including Exit (2013) and Blitzbahn (2018), solidified his status as one of Germany’s premier DJ/live acts. Beyond his own music, Schories uplifts the scene through his labels SOSO and Pracht, showcasing talents like Deetron and Rodriguez Jr.
The original ‘Deja Vu’ is a standout from KARMACODA’s 2022 album Lessons In Time. The San Francisco trio—comprised of Jessica Ford (vocals), Brett Crockett (vocals/producer), and Eric Matsuno (bass/multi-instrumentalist)—has spent two decades crafting a unique blend of electronica, trip-hop, R&B, and dream pop. Their sound, often compared to Adele, Lana Del Rey, and Massive Attack, has earned recognition from CLASH Magazine, Wonderland Mag, and Earmilk, along with airplay on NPR Music and RTÉ 2XM. Their award-winning music has also found its way into film and TV scores.
The original ‘Deja Vu’ is a hazy, downtempo fusion of trip-hop and R&B, with Jessica’s soaring, autotune-inflected vocals creating an intoxicating sense of disorientation. Oliver Schories takes the track to new heights, transforming it into a melodic house odyssey, layering the ethereal vocals over a pulsing four-on-the-floor beat, shimmering synth textures, and deep, driving rhythms. His remix reimagines the song for hypnotic dancefloors, while preserving the mysterious allure of KARMACODA’s signature style.
Schories shares: “The remix of ‘Deja Vu’ was inspired by the deep and emotive atmosphere of the original track. I wanted to enhance its hypnotic vibe while adding my own signature touch, blending driving rhythms with atmospheric textures to create a fresh perspective.”
With ‘Deja Vu (Oliver Schories Remix)’, two worlds collide—KARMACODA’s soulful depth and Schories’ dancefloor sensibilities—delivering an electrifying reinterpretation destined to captivate listeners worldwide.
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