4: The Remix

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4: The Remix is a extended play (EP) by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles. Columbia Records released the EP digitally on April 23, 2012. It contains six remixes of the songs from Knowles' fourth studio album, 4, released in 2011; a Dave Audé remix of "Run the World (Girls)", Isa Machine remix of "Countdown", Lars B remix of "Best Thing I Never Had", DJ Escape and Tony Coluccio remix of "Love on Top" and two remixes of "End of Time" by WAWA and JIMEK.

Background and development

Isabella Summers (pictured) of the band Florence and the Machine remixed "Countdown"

On February 8, 2012, it was announced through Knowles' website[1] and a press release issued by Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia Records[2] that "End of Time" will be released as the fifth single from 4.[3] Preceding its release, Knowles called for a remix competition for the song in association with audio sharing site SoundCloud, which enabled votes on the submission of remixes[1] by participants, who had to be at least 18 years of age.[3] The contest, which was opened to entrants in 25 countries, lasted from February 8, 2012 to March 9, 2012;[2] according to Knowles' website, the remix winner would win a cash prize of $4,000 and the remix would be included on her then-unspecified upcoming release.[1]

Over two thousand entries have been uploaded to SoundCloud as of March 4, 2012, and the following day, another press release was issued, announcing the members of the international judging panel to choose the winner of the competition; the panel consists of Knowles, British musician Isabella Summers of Florence and the Machine, Dutch music producer and DJ Afrojack, the duo DJ and Polish producing team, WAWA, New York premier DJ Jus-Ske and Oscar-winning producer and composer Giorgio Moroder.[4] After that the SoundCloud community have voted on entries, the top 50 ranked eligible remixes were reviewed by the announced panel of judges; the originality, creativity and musicality of these 50 remixes were taken into consideration while giving them corresponding scores that enabled the judges to choose the grand prizewinner.[4] On April 17, the winner Radzimir Debski aka Jimek, was announced through a press release.[5][6][7]

Release and production

The same day, on April 17, 2012, it was announced through a press release that Knowles' will be releasing a remix extended play (EP) titled 4: The Remix. The cover artwork and the release date of April 24, 2012 in the US, were revealed the same day through the press release.[5] On April 23, 2011, the EP was released in digital stores in France[8], Ireland[9], United Kingdom,[10] Belgium,[11] Finland,[12] Denmark,[13] Australia,[14] New Zealand,[15] Greece,[16] Netherlands,[17] Sweden,[18] Poland,[19] Malta,[20] Argentina,[21] Colombia,[22] Brazil,[23] Mexico,[24] Canada,[25] and United States.[26][27][28]

The album consists of six remixes of Knowles' songs from her fourth studio album 4 (2011) which are reworked and "revamped" from the original.[5][29][30] It opens with a Dave Audé remix of "Run the World (Girls)", Isa Machine remix of "Countdown", Lars B remix of "Best Thing I Never Had", DJ Escape and Tony Coluccio remix of "Love on Top" and two remixes of "End of Time" by WAWA and JIMEK.[5][31] Ben Norman of the website About.com described the WAWA remix of "End of Time": "The beat is great and I feel this mix would definitely get people moving in a club. It's got just enough attitude to get Beyonce fans moving."[32]

Track listing

  • Writing credits for the songs are taken from the booklet of 4.[33]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Run the World (Girls)" (Dave Audé Club Remix)Terius Nash, Beyoncé Knowles, Wesley Pentz, David Taylor, Adidja Palmer, Nick van de Wall8:32
2."Countdown" (Isa Machine Remix)Nash, Shea Taylor, Knowles, Ester Dean, Cainon Lamb, Julie Frost, Michael Bivins, Nathan Morris, Wanya Morris3:30
3."Best Thing I Never Had" (Lars B Remix)Antonio Dixon; Kenneth Edmonds; Larry Griffin, Jr.; Knowles; Caleb McCampbell; Patrick Smith; S. Taylor7:10
4."Love on Top" (DJ Escape & Tony Coluccio Remix)Knowles, Nash, S. Taylor8:06
5."End of Time" (WAWA Extended)Knowles, Dave Taylor, S. Taylor, Nash5:35
6."End of Time" (JIMEK Remix)Knowles, D. Taylor, S. Taylor, Nash3:55
Total length:36:51

Credits and personnel

Credits for 4: The Remix, taken from the liner notes of the EP.[34]

Release history

Region Date Format Label
Argentina[21] April 23, 2011 Digital download Columbia
Australia[14]
Belgium[11]
Brazil[23]
Canada[25]
Colombia[22]
Denmark[13]
Finland[12]
France[8]
Greece[16]
Ireland[9]
Malta[20]
Mexico[24]
Netherlands[17]
New Zealand[15]
Poland[19]
Sweden[18]
United Kingdom[10]
United States[26]

References

  1. ^ a b c "End of Tome Remix Competition". Beyoncé Knowles Official Website. February 8, 2012. Retrieved March 13, 2012.
  2. ^ a b "Beyonce Announces 'End Of Time' Remix Competition" (Press release). Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia Records. PR Newswire. February 8, 2012. Retrieved March 13, 2012.
  3. ^ a b Greenwald, David (February 8, 2012). "Beyonce Announces 'End of Time' Remix Contest, Hints at Single Release". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 13, 2012.
  4. ^ a b "Beyonce Announces International Judging Panel to Choose Winner for 'End Of Time' Remix Competition". MarketWatch. Dow Jones & Company. March 4, 2012. Retrieved March 13, 2012.
  5. ^ a b c d ""End of Time" Remix Winner Revealed By Beyoncé Via Skype!" (Press release). Beyoncé Knowles Official Website. April 17, 2012. Retrieved April 17, 2012.
  6. ^ Corner, Lewis (April 19, 2012). "Beyoncé Skype calls 'End Of Time' remix competition winner - watch". Digital Spy. Hachette Filipacchi Médias. Retrieved April 20, 2012.
  7. ^ "'End Of Time' Remix Winner Revealed". Beyonce.com. Parkwood Entertainment. April 17, 2012. Retrieved April 20, 2012.
  8. ^ a b "4: The Remix - Beyoncé". iTunes Store (France). Apple Inc. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  9. ^ a b "4: The Remix - Beyoncé". iTunes Store (Ireland). Apple Inc. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  10. ^ a b "4: The Remix - Beyoncé". iTunes Store (United Kingdom). Apple Inc. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  11. ^ a b "4: The Remix - Beyoncé". iTunes Store (Belgium). Apple Inc. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  12. ^ a b "4: The Remix - Beyoncé". iTunes Store (Finland). Apple Inc. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  13. ^ a b "4: The Remix - Beyoncé". iTunes Store (Denmark). Apple Inc. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  14. ^ a b "4: The Remix - Beyoncé". iTunes Store (Australia). Apple Inc. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  15. ^ a b "4: The Remix - Beyoncé". iTunes Store (New Zealand). Apple Inc. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  16. ^ a b "4: The Remix - Beyoncé". iTunes Store (Greece). Apple Inc. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  17. ^ a b "4: The Remix - Beyoncé". iTunes Store (Netherlands). Apple Inc. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  18. ^ a b "4: The Remix - Beyoncé". iTunes Store (Sweden). Apple Inc. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  19. ^ a b "4: The Remix - Beyoncé". iTunes Store (Poland). Apple Inc. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  20. ^ a b "4: The Remix - Beyoncé". iTunes Store (Malta). Apple Inc. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  21. ^ a b "4: The Remix - Beyoncé". iTunes Store (Argentina). Apple Inc. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  22. ^ a b "4: The Remix - Beyoncé". iTunes Store (Colombia). Apple Inc. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  23. ^ a b "4: The Remix - Beyoncé". iTunes Store (Brazil). Apple Inc. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  24. ^ a b "4: The Remix - Beyoncé". iTunes Store (Mexico). Apple Inc. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  25. ^ a b "4: The Remix - Beyoncé". iTunes Store (Canada). Apple Inc. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  26. ^ a b "4: The Remix - Beyoncé". iTunes Store (United States). Apple Inc. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  27. ^ "'4: The Remix' Now Available". Beyonce.com. Parkwood Entertainment. April 24, 2012. Retrieved April 25, 2012.
  28. ^ "4: The Remix EP Is Out Now!". Beyoncé Knowles' Official Website. April 24, 2012. Retrieved April 25, 2012.
  29. ^ "Beyonce Releases "4: The Remix" EP". ABC News Radio Online. American Broadcasting Company. April 24, 2012. Retrieved April 25, 2012.
  30. ^ Pencz, Bianca (April 25, 2012). "Beyoncé: feminist or fauxminist?". The Vancouver Observer. Observer Media Group. Retrieved April 27, 2012.
  31. ^ Kaufman, Gil (April 20, 2012). "Beyonce Skypes With Winner Of Remix Contest". MTV News. MTV Networks. Retrieved April 20, 2012.
  32. ^ Norman, Ben. "Beyonce - End of Time (Remixes) Review". About.com. The New York Times Company. Retrieved April 28, 2012.
  33. ^ 4 (Media notes). Columbia Records. 2011. {{cite AV media notes}}: |format= requires |url= (help); Unknown parameter |artist= ignored (|others= suggested) (help)
  34. ^ 4: The Remix (Media notes). Parkwood Entertainment. 2012. {{cite AV media notes}}: |format= requires |url= (help); Unknown parameter |artist= ignored (|others= suggested) (help)

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