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Return Of The Jaded and Martin Villeneuve Team Up for Explosive ‘Mr. Roboto’ Rework

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Canadian producers Return Of The Jaded and Martin Villeneuve have been making their impact on the dance music scene for decades; individually renowned for their innovative production styles and daring musical output. Teaming up to revisit Martin’s classic rendition of Styx’s Mr. Roboto, which reached Beatport #1 in 2006, their explosive rework is out now on Jaded Recordings.
 


Sparking an instant connection with the listener, Return Of The Jaded and Martin Villeneuve incorporate a selection of digital synths, before introducing the original’s chopped vocals. Calling upon undulating synth patterns across driving basslines, this energetic creation twists and turns, keeping listeners on their toes, bringing the record into a modern dimension while staying true to Mr. Roboto’s essence.

Speaking about the release, the producers mentioned:

Revisiting ‘Mr. Roboto’ was an opportunity to merge past, present and future, blending the nostalgia of an iconic track with today’s production capabilities. We wanted to stay true to the spirit of the original while giving it a fresh, electrifying edge that resonates with both long-time fans and new listeners. This rework encapsulates our shared passion for pushing sonic boundaries, and we couldn’t be more excited to see how it connects on dance floors around the world.

Delivering house music that is synonymous with superior sound quality, history, nostalgia, with a nod to rave culture, Canadian producer Return Of The Jaded is globally recognised for his powerful, yet pristine productions. Leaving a lasting impression upon superstars, tastemakers, and underground aficionados alike, ROTJ has received support from Pete Tong, Nora En Pure, Afrojack, Alesso, Noizu, and many more. His originals have charted Number 1 on Beatport over 8 times, with signature appearances on labels such as Purified, Techne, Repopulate Mars, Spinnin’ Deep, Sink or Swim, and many more.

Martin Villeneuve, also known as MV/Envy, is a renowned Canadian DJ and producer who has released music on prominent labels such as Unity, Yoshitoshi, and Hotfingers. His tracks have appeared on global compilations and been featured by major brands like Armani, Hed Kandi, and Bacardi. Villeneuve’s music frequently charts on major platforms, with his rework of Styx’s  “Mr. Roboto” reaching #1 on Beatport in 2006, and 40 of his releases making Beatport’s Top 100. He has shared mixing duties on high-profile compilations and toured extensively, performing in over 20 countries, including major cities like LA, Tokyo, and New York.
 

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