After her recent success with 'Killin' Me (Where Did I Go Wrong), Jenna Drey is back with her sophomore single 'Why Should I Believe You,' and we are glad for the return. With her voice a wonderful combination of sexy, classy, confident and strong, it is a joy to listen to her vocals as well as to the lyrics, demonstrating her own songwriting skills.
Turning this wonderful song into a club smash is the responsibility of Valentin, Josh Harris, and Mike Rizzo. Rizzo is the only remixer from the debut single enlisted for this follow-up package, and it was a wise choice. With his combo Club Mix/Mixshow Version clocking in just shy of 6 minutes, you want more as the final chords continue- echoing through you. Kicking off with cymbals and then flipping between a disco-retro vibe, the keyboards start in and your waist starts moving and you feel good… better than you are supposed to feel, since the song is about a woman tired of her man and his games. I say, go where your waist takes you.
He seems to be everywhere these days – Josh Harris, that is. With recent remixes completed for Korn, Mynt, and Tim Rex ft. Veronica, it is nice to see his fingerprints on this set of remixes for Jenna Drey. Surprisingly, Harris stayed away from the rock-tinged remix forms he has been cranking out lately and went for more mainstream club friendly fare, with cascading layers of percussion and synths. On this mix, Harris should have taken the opposite approach of Rizzo. Rizzo's 'feel good' approach works – but from Josh Harris, we are now beginning to expect more of an 'edged' remix. Don't misread, it is important for remixers to remain fresh and vary their styles – but Josh Harris has a special talent for creating hard remixes and here is some great material to work with – raw, strong vocals that go the distance – and this time I don't believe Harris himself went that distance.
Following a proven recipe for success, remixer Valentin contributes a mix similar in style to his recent smash for Sarah Atereth, 'Out Of My Mind.' A ferocious and constant beat is focused on the listener and has every intention of bringing you to the dancefloor. Here, the other side of lyrics is felt – there is no 'feel good.' Valentin brings huge energy and continual build-ups into the mix, capturing the attitude that the lyrics convey.
With Jenna's vocals ricocheting off the unstoppable bassline, she continues to ask just one question…
