3.24.2007

Gwen Guthrie - Hopscotch


Gwen Guthrie had a knack for choosing good talent to produce her records. Hopscotch was produced by reggae artists Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare for the Portrait LP on Island Records. Someone had the swell idea to ask Larry Levan to remix a few tracks from Portait, including Hopscotch, and the result was an EP entitled Padlock. Both records came out in 1983.

In case you're new to this stuff, Larry Levan was one of the most influential djs in dance music. In addition, he was one of the finest remixers in the land. Below, you'll find the original LP and Larry Levan remix versions of Hopscotch. They're fun to compare.

All the Padlock remixes are fantastic, so get your hands on it if possible. Not surprisngly, the kids in Japan were smart enough to put out a CD of Padlock with bonus tracks.

Hopscotch
Hopscotch (Larry Levan Remix)