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Justice drop original demo of 2007 hit 'D.A.N.C.E'

Celebrating 15 years since the release of the duo's seminal debut album '†'

  • Words: Megan Townsend | Photo: Pedro Winter
  • 10 June 2022
Justice drop original demo of 2007 hit 'D.A.N.C.E'

Justice have dropped the previously unheard original demo of their 2007 single 'D.A.N.C.E', as part of a new EP 'D.A.N.C.E (extended)'.

The Parisian duo have dropped the demo to celebrate 15-years since the release of their seminal debut record '†' — which was released on June 11 2007.

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Composed as an "opera disco" album, '†' (or "cross") is renowned for its use of sampling — with 400 pieces of audio layered throughout the 12-track record. Originaly released on Ed Banger, '†' went on to be certified gold in the UK, selling 100,000 copies, and recieved a GRAMMY nomination for Best Electronic/Dance Album.

The new EP not only features the demo, but also a live version of the track, and extended cut as well as a series of remixes from producers such as Stuart Price, Jackson, MSTRKRFT and Alan Braxe & Fred Falke.

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Full tracklist here:
1. 'D.A.N.C.E.'
2. 'D.A.N.C.E.' (Demo)
3.'D.A.N.C.E.' (Radio Edit)
4. 'D.A.N.C.E.' (Extended)
5. 'B.E.A.T.'
6. 'D.A.N.C.E.' (Stuart Price Remix)
7. 'D.A.N.C.E'. (Jackson Remix)
8. 'D.A.N.C.E.' (Live Version)
9. 'D.A.N.C.E.' (MSTRKRFT Remix)
10. 'D.A.N.C.E.' (Alan Braxe & Fred Falke Remix)

'D.A.N.C.E. (Extended)' EP by Justice is out now via Ed Banger Records / Because Music, you can listen here.

Megan Townsend is Mixmag's Deputy Digital Editor, follow her on Twitter

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