"It's Alright, I Feel It!" is a song by

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, a project by the

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production and

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team of "Little" Louie Vega and

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. It features American singer

Jocelyn Brown Jocelyn Lorette Brown (born November 25, 1950), sometimes credited as Jocelyn Shaw, is an American R&B and dance singer. Although she has only one ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart entry solely in her name, she has an extensive background in the musi ...

, who also co-wrote it, and was released in 1997 as the third single from their debut album, ''

'' (1997). The song peaked at number 34 on the

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and number one on the

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, while in the US, it reached number three on the ''

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chart. A

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was also produced to promote the single.

Critical reception

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from ''

'' felt that the third single from Nuyorican Soul's "groundbreaking" debut disc "showcases the vocals of club legend

, who steamrolls through this sweet

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number with her typical blend of no-non-sense aggression and soulful flair. The hook is immediate, and the live instrumentation provides a wonderful warmth that is missing from most other

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records right now. Turntable artists who need a more dubby vibe will be pleased to discover a wealth of remixes that are wisely trend-conscious. None of these versions, however can hold a candle to the original production by "Little" Louie Vega and

, which is where musically savvy listeners should instantly gravitate." British magazine ''

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'' rated it four out of five, stating that "this frantic groover, with its slinky, funky

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reinforced by Jocelyn Brown's soaring vocals, sounds like one of the first sounds of the summer. Top notch." Daisy & Havoc from the '' RM'' Dance Update named it House Tune of the Week and gave it five out of five, adding, "If you failed to get your hands on the whistle-and-you-missed-it ''

'' album, perhaps the biggest loss you suffered was this tremendous track sung by the inimitable Jocelyn Brown. Its a beautiful

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piece of unashamed rejoicing in the power of music and indeed the voices of Brown and her marvellous backing singers. Packed full of cliches, the "power of the groove", a great breakdown and such old-fashioned devices as never-ending tinkling ivories, it will bring tears to your eyes - especially if your faith in music, the power of the groove and so on, is in any doubt."

Impact and legacy

Singaporean DJ, co-founder and managing director of Zouk Kuala Lumpur DJ Cher included the track in his top 10 in 1997, saying, "It's going to be a classic, that's for sure. It's the kind of song that doesn't come that often and when you hear it you know it'll be an instant hit."

Track listing

* 12", UK (1997) :A1. "It's Alright, I Feel It!" ( M.A.W. 12" Mix) – 9:47 :A2. "It's Alright, I Feel It!" (Rascal Beats) – 3:49 :B. "It's Alright, I Feel It!" (

Roni Size Ryan Owen Granville Williams (born 29 October 1969), better known by his stage name Roni Size, is an English DJ and record producer. He came to prominence in 1997 as the founder and frontman of Roni Size & Reprazent, a drum and bass collective. ...

Remix) – 13:14 * CD single, US (1997) #"It's Alright, I Feel It!" (Edit) – 4:05 #"It's Alright, I Feel It!" (M.A.W. Remix) – 9:49 #"It's Alright, I Feel It!" (Live From Da Darkside Of Da Moon) – 11:32 #"It's Alright, I Feel It!" (Roni Size Remix) – 13:16 #"It's Alright, I Feel It!" (

Mood II Swing Mood II Swing was a house music production duo consisting of American producers John Ciafone and Lem Springsteen, based in New York City. Discography Singles *1996 "Do It Your Way" *2000 "Call Me" *2010 "Move Me" Remixes * 1994 Karen Finley - ...

Remix) – 8:11 * CD maxi, UK (1997) #"It's Alright, I Feel It!" (Radio Edit) – 3:20 #"It's Alright, I Feel It!" (M.A.W. Remix) – 9:48 #"It's Alright, I Feel It!" (Live From Da Darkside Of Da Moon) – 11:36

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References

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