Legendary producer Moby has joined forces with Ukrainian DJ/producer Miss Monique to reimagine his iconic 1994 release “Feeling So Real” and mark the track’s 30th anniversary.
Originally described by Billboard as “a bridge uniting rave and classical music”, Feeling So Real remains one of Moby‘s most unique and revered productions, coherently fusing styles and genres from across electronic music in a way that only he could.
Fast-forward three decades, and the track is to be reimagined alongside Miss Monique, presenting a rave classic with a modern twist to new audiences worldwide, and released poignantly on October 30th – exactly 30 years after the original.
Here’s what Miss Monique had to say:
“To be on a record with MOBY for my own label is an absolute career highlight for me. His iconic status as a true pioneer of electronic music needs no explanation. Feeling So Real is one of his rave anthems and it was a dream to collaborate with my sonic and sound 30 years later!”
With a career trajectory that continues to place her as a leading tastemaker for melodic house and techno, Ukrainian DJ and producer Miss Monique will provide a home for the collaboration on her own label, Siona Records.
Reflecting the eclectic sound that fans have come to expect from a Miss Monique set, the label has become a high-profile platform for shining a spotlight on forward-thinking electronic music that sits at the intersection between melodic house, techno, and trance.
The release also marks the start of a new worldwide distribution partnership with Above Board, who will oversee the label’s continued growth, market positioning, and catalogue management.
“We are very excited to have signed Siona Records to Above Board Distribution. The label now has a catalogue of over 200 tracks, and it really feels like the right moment in my career to raise the profile. The first release is my collaboration with Moby: perfect timing on many levels. We are proud of the label and excited to continue working with our family of artists and many new ones” Miss Monique added.
Following Miss Monique’s collaboration with Moby, the label will see releases from a range of upcoming and established talent including Magdalena, Hidden Empire, Teamworx, Bolth, Greenjack, and Christian Nielsen.
“Above Board is incredibly excited to announce a new worldwide distribution partnership with Miss Monique’s Siona Records. This collaboration represents an exciting new chapter, aimed at expanding the global reach and influence of Siona Records and further elevating the label in new markets.
After witnessing first-hand her performances across festivals this year, including Coachella, Ultra, IMS, and more, we knew that both the artist and the label are set to become major players in the electronic music scene.” – Dan Hill, Managing Director, Above Board Distribution
Continuing the momentum set by a standout summer that saw Miss Monique take home the Breakthrough award at this year’s DJ Awards, a front cover for DJ Mag, her debut BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix, as well as performances at Coachella, Ultra, Fabric, IMS Dalt Vila, and much more, the recognition and trust from an artist of Moby‘s stature signals a lofty future for the Ukrainian DJ.
Listen to the track below.
