ReStructure Mix Update (1/6/15) “(The Best Part Of) Breakin’ Up” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Roni Griffith

ReStructure Mix Update (1/6/15) “(The Best Part Of) Breakin’ Up” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Roni Griffith

Roni Griffith gave the early 80s a nice path into high energy music with her solo album produced by Bobby Orlando. This formula involved Orlando’s wall of percussion and his light iconic synthesizer accompaniment. One of the most seductive of his sounds with Roni’s voice presenting a nice femme a la disco beat performance. “(The Best Part Of) Breakin’ Up” is a cover of The Ronettes 1964 pop-track – originally arranged by Jack Nitzche. This full force disco arrangement gives us a jungle pounding percussion outline. It is one of the most recognizable and one of Orlando’s most memorable works.

I have taken the 12” single and looped that jungle sound into a ReStructure Mix adding only a few new rhythm beats and additional kicks to give this ritual another dub-like opportunity to move you head, feet and soul. A big hit for most that played it and will always mark the disco career of Ms. Griffith.

Dedicated to Ms. Roni Griffith for her wonderful work and energy given to clubs and dancers.