Discovered by Keith Sweat, Silk are an American R&B group, formed in 1989 in Atlanta, Georgia. They are best known for their 1993 hit single, "Freak Me", which reached number-one on the US Billboard Hot 100. They've had a string of other hits, but this one is my favourite.
There are a suite of remixes on here but the Original Extended Mix is by far the best to my ears.
We start with DJ Clark Kent's mix, sampling Isaac Hayes' A Few More Kisses to Go, no doubt inspired by Redman's use of the sample.
Next up are the Trackmasters, and while I normally find them a little formulaic for my tastes, this is a surprisingly good mix.
The Chucklife mix is kinda boring to me so moving on quickly to The Trackmasters Hip Hop mix, which features Foxy Brown and Tyme dropping a bar each.
Which all brings us back to the highlight of this CD for me, the Original Extended Mix; simply perfect. I love those Ironside style sirens!
All in all, this was a really great value CD, packed with multiple versions. I'd have liked an acapella but I've lost count how often I say that!
Enjoy!
- Hooked On You (Radio Edit)
- Hooked On You (D.J. Clark Kent Remix Edit)
- Hooked On You (Trackmasters Remix)
- Hooked On You (Chucklife Remix)
- Hooked On You (Trackmasters Hip-Hop Remix)
- Hooked On You (Original Extended Mix)
