Electronic music legend Carl Cox is stepping into history — not to rewrite it, but to amplify it. The king unveils I’m Black And I’m Proud – Say It Loud (Remixes), a contemporary electronic reinterpretation of James Brown’s 1968 civil-rights anthem “Say It Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud.”
More than a remix release, the project positions itself as a bridge between eras: soul and techno, protest and dancefloor, archival memory and present-day energy.
“Remixing ‘Say It Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud’ isn’t about the past, it’s about keeping the fire alive. James Brown laid the foundation, the rhythm, the message, the pride. His legacy still moves dancefloors and minds worldwide. This is respect to the Godfather, to Black History, and to the power of music that unites us all.” Carl Cox said.
A message that never left the room
When James Brown first released “Say It Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud” in 1968, it wasn’t just a song — it was a declaration embedded in the heartbeat of the civil rights movement. The call-and-response vocals, the defiant groove, the collective voice of identity and empowerment became part of cultural history, not just music history.
Cox’s reinterpretation doesn’t dilute that message. Instead, it reframes it through modern electronic propulsion — low-end pressure, club-ready dynamics, and a production language that speaks to contemporary dancefloors while preserving the urgency and pride of the original. The result feels less like a cover and more like a cross-generational dialogue.
Club functionality meets cultural preservation
The release arrives as a suite of versions designed for multiple contexts: peak-time club edits, deeper reinterpretations, and pairings with original and archival live material. It’s a structure that acknowledges both the track’s historical weight and its dancefloor potential.
In electronic music, sampling and remix culture have long functioned as tools of preservation. Cox’s project leans into that tradition, positioning the dancefloor not only as a site of celebration but also as a space where collective memory can be activated through rhythm.
Why this moment matters
Electronic music has always drawn from Black musical foundations — house, techno, disco, funk — yet moments of direct homage at this scale carry particular resonance. By reintroducing “Say It Loud” to a global club audience, Carl Cox isn’t just refreshing a classic; he’s re-centering a message of identity, pride, and unity within contemporary nightlife culture.
In an era where culture often prioritizes speed and virality, this release feels deliberate. It reminds listeners that some tracks are not just material — they are cultural anchors capable of moving bodies and minds simultaneously.
Listen to the release here.
📷 : Cover Photos Credits courtesy of Measure PR.
