DJ Marky, Makoto & Nookie reboot Adam F’s revisited rework of 1997 UK national chart topping hit, ‘Music In My Mind’ from his MOBO Award winning Album Circles
Adam F enlists jungle royalty to modernise his 1997 track, ‘Music In My Mind’, from his anticipated forthcoming rework
Adam F enlists jungle royalty to modernise his 1997 track, ‘Music In My Mind’, from his anticipated forthcoming rework album, ‘Colours Revisited’
Legendary drum ‘n’ bass producer Adam F unveils the ‘Music In My Mind Revisited Reboots’ EP, out digitally on 19th July via 181 Recordings, featuring reworks of his acclaimed 1997 track by DJ Marky and Makoto. A reboot by Nookie is also set to come out later this year on 20th September, along with the vinyl release.
Further launching this underground dance classic into new dimensions is Brazil’s DJ Marky and expertly selected Japanese producer Makoto. Together, they effortlessly bring the jazz-infused track to the attention of today’s ravers with re-jigged, amplified drums. Certified 90s jungle veteran Nookie goes more liquid with his version, releasing later in September, heightening the vibes and setting the scene with immense violin strings.
‘Music In My Mind’ was originally featured on Adam F’s 1997 album, ‘Colours’. Now, as part of the Liverpool-born producer’s much-anticipated ‘Colours Revisited’ album, out in 2025, the jazzy, vocoder-loaded track inspired by Bob James, Lalo Schifrin and Chick Corea, has been given a modern reshape.
When ‘revisiting’ ‘Music In My Mind’, Adam F — real name Adam Fenton – used his beloved hand-built Rhodes MK8 keyboard, signed by none other than Herbie Hancock, UK maestro Julian Joseph, and Adam himself, along with both his original and fully reconditioned vocoders. He also enlisted the help of celebrated jazz musicians Byron Wallen on trumpet, Patrick Clahar on flute, and pianist/composer Julian Joseph on keys.
“‘Music In My Mind’ speaks to the power of music to transport, heal, and uplift our spirits,” says Adam F. “This song resonates with those who find solace and freedom in the melodies and rhythms that exist in their own minds and bring back memories of a time when I felt an overwhelming connection to music.”
“This song holds a special place in my heart, and I believe it carries a deeper meaning that resonates with anyone who can relate to finding consolation and liberation in the power of music.”
Another revamped Adam F classic is the in-your-face drum ‘n’ bass slammer, ‘Brand New Funk Revisited’. The original, released by V Recordings in 1998, was a highly-regarded underground hit when it was released: at a time when drum ‘n’ bass was being pushed into the mainstream, this soulful jazz and funk-inspired track was a welcomed step in a leftfield direction. ‘Brand New Funk’ reboot launched on 28th June and sees Adam F use contemporary production techniques to let the key elements cut through more, while the legendary Bladerunner reboot is a rejuvenated jump-up remix.
Adam F is completely re-recording and reworking his remarkable MOBO Award-winning 1997 debut album, ‘Colours’ (ranked 47 on the UK Albums Chart) for ‘Colours Revisited’, coming out in 2025 almost 30 years later. Widely regarded as one of the greatest drum ‘n’ bass albums of all time, ‘Colours’ notably included Adam F’s popular smash-hit ‘Circles’ – which reached #20 on the UK Singles Chart.
The ‘Colours Revisited’ album is set to arrive on 181 Recordings, a brand new record label co-founded by Adam F and his partner and former Opus III lead singer, Kirsty Hawkshaw. So far, the imprint’s seen three releases, including those above and the Shadow Child, Adam F and Kirsty Hawkshaw complete remake of Opus III’s rave classic, ‘It’s A Fine Day’, which has been completely reworked for the label. Also More massive reboots are set to arrive in the coming months.
There’s no better time to keep an eye on Adam F, as he uncovers yet more gold from his elegant and timeless back catalogue. Adam F is as fertile and contemporary as ever with more new production ready to launch unto the legions of listeners hungry for great music as his creativity flows brighter than ever.
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