ReStructure Mix Update (7/28/23): “Rock-A-Lot” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Aretha Franklin

ReStructure Mix Update (7/28/23): “Rock-A-Lot” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin is undeniably “The Queen of Soul”. Her voice has created many experiences for the ears and soul to bring into a whole new definition of emotion in music. “Rock-A-Lot” is from her 1986 project titled “Aretha” – produced by Naratha Michael Walden. This is the 80’s Aretha where she serenades the electronic funk of the time and does it with all her might. The track is one of the memorable pieces from the pop-dance period and contains some serious ad-libs from our diva that knock even the “party” out of the water. It is number that gave us another period of this very iconic woman for more of her talent in a new arena.

I have taken the 12” versions of “Rock-A-Lot” and recreated a new ReStructure Mix focusing on the disco movement uniting with the 80’s dance culture. Several “rocking” samples from some classics outline the new arrangement – but, Aretha is still in charge here, as always.