Andrew Bayer and Oliver Smith Collide on ‘Be Kind Rewind’

Anjunabeats legends Andrew Bayer and Oliver Smith have delivered pure bliss on their first-ever collaborative four-track EP, Be Kind Rewind.

Above & Beyond might be the head honchos of Anjunabeats, but you can’t discuss the imprint’s legacy without mentioning Oliver Smith and Andrew Bayer. As the first artist to be signed to the label, Oliver Smith has continued to bring the heat over the past two decades with releases that have won over the hearts and minds of Anjunafamily members. Meanwhile, it’s impossible to ignore Andrew Bayer’s impact, having done everything from releasing genre-defying albums to co-producing some of the biggest hits in Anjunabeats’ history.

So what happens when two Anjuna legends finally find the time to work together? Pure magic in the form of the Be Kind Rewind EP.

It’s almost silly to think that Andrew Bayer and Oliver Smith hadn’t worked together on a release to this point, but the four tracks that have surfaced on the Be Kind Rewind EP prove they’re a match made in heaven. The lead single, “Rude Boyz,” jettisoned them straight into the spotlight with its mainstage-ready sound guiding the way. You’ll find yourself grooving out to the energetic beat before you’re hit with a trance build that will bring a tear to your eye, all while the vocals mesmerize your soul.

If trance is what you’re after, the next two tunes will satiate your cravings. “Like DAT” might not be a conventional trance tune with its stuttered beat in the intro, but don’t think for a second that these two wouldn’t layer in an intoxicating blend of melodies, vocals, and the perfect amount of energy that will send you straight to heaven. Meanwhile, “4U” fades in with synths and vocal samples that find a way to stir emotions as it crescendos into an explosive drop that lets you release all of your emotions along with it.

The title track powers forward to close this four-track ride out in style. This one is dripping with those happy, carefree, uplifting vibes that were present on Anjunabeats over a decade ago yet are given a modern twist to bring it up to the current era of the scene. You can’t help but have a smile on your face while this one plays; it’s just sublime.

Andrew Bayer and Oliver Smith knocked it out of the park with this EP, so make sure to give it a listen on Spotify or your preferred platform.

Stream Andrew Bayer & Oliver Smith – Be Kind Rewind EP on Spotify:

Andrew Bayer & Oliver Smith – Be Kind Rewind EP – Tracklist:

Rude Boyz

Like DAT

4U

Be Kind Rewind

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