Upon MJ’s approval of my remix, I learned later on that MJ is going all out with a big budget Video to “EARTH SONG”. A big remix package was ready to go however, the label thought it wasn’t strong enough. Epic actually had another MJ song in mind slated for release called “ This Time Around“.
He pitched it to Michael Jackson’s manager for approval. I called Frank who was very excited and happy about it yet mentioned that Epic had no plans on releasing Earth Song at the time. 3 weeks went by then one morning my friend Michael McDavid was excited on the phone telling me that Frank Ceraolo (A&R Epic) at the time is looking for me. I heard Frankie play it on the air at New York’s station Hot 97 several times. I gave my “ Earth Song” Remix on a DAT to Frankie Knuckles and the rest, as they say, is HIStory 😉įrankie told me ” Hani, you did exactly what this song deserved, Your work is sublime, you should have seen the reaction on the dance floor”. Upon finishing it I was not sure what to do with it as I had no connections at Epic / Sony. I remember how many times I got chills listening to the arrangement. I had to do this in 2 parts to fit what I needed. It only had room for 3 min of sampling time. I was not shy or intimidated to mess with it a bit.īack in 1995 I only had one sampler. I was simply blown away by this masterpiece. When I first heard the “ HIStory” album, “Earth Song” jumped at me!!!. Hmmm, not sure where to begin telling this story without mentioning what an incredible story it is.
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