Katy B and Geeneus “Good Life”
Here, London’s Geeneus and Katy B attack a cover of the 1988 Kevin Saunderson-produced house […]
Here, London’s Geeneus and Katy B attack a cover of the 1988 Kevin Saunderson-produced house masterpiece, Inner City’s “Good Life.” Obviously, there’s no beating the original—many agree that it is one of the best house tracks ever made—but the funky spin that Katy B and Geeneus give the piece is quite special. The chunky house bass of the original is replaced with subsonic tones, and a more frenetic percussion pattern is substituted for the original’s monstrous kicks. Of course, the melodic line is kept intact, and Katy B’s vocals are attuned to nuances of Paris Grey’s without imitating them exactly. All in all, this cover of “Good Life” is one of the better versions of the track available, because it stays true to the brilliance of original while injecting some new personality into the piece.
