The Top (Bruk Rogers Remix)
Catpack
Released: 12 Dec 2024
Label: Tru Thoughts
Catpack join forces with label mate Bruk Rogers for a funk-driven, synth-heavy rework.
LA collective Catpack—comprised of Amber Navran (Moonchild), Jacob Mann, and Phil Beaudreau—build on the momentum of their debut self-titled album and DJ Harrison remix with an uptempo, synth-laden reimagining of The Top, reworked by London-based Irish producer Bruk Rogers (aka Zero T/Searchlight).
The original The Top is an ethereal and spacious journey layered with a rich blend of synths and percussion. “The song is about showing loved ones that you love them with love,” Amber Navran explains. “Knowing how special they are, showing them in all the ways you can, and then being amazed at how they do the same for you. My love language is gifts, which is clear in the lyrics.”
Bruk Rogers reimagines the track’s smooth, romantic vibe, amping up the bass and synths for a lively, feel-good groove, complete with funky breakdowns punctuated by tight, snappy drums.
Since the release of their quirky, light-hearted project Catpack – which amassed support from the likes of Rolling Stone Japan, Soul Bounce, EARMILK, and radio plays across KEXP, KCRW and Jazz FM – Catpack have made their debut performance at the iconic Amoeba Hollywood. Their debut record is an authentic convergence of each band member’s artistry, drawing on their influences to harness a jazz-influenced R&B sound with neo-soul, funky and electronic motifs. The whimsical namesake is taken from a synth patch resembling cats meowing that they discovered in the studio and an ingenious merch idea that followed.
For Bruk Rogers, this remix follows his album Loopholes, which stands as a testament to the depth and range of his’s musical influences, all seamlessly integrated within the framework of Broken Beat. Feedback for his recent releases has been glowing, with Jamz Supernova saying, “Straight in my bruk bag,” while Mary Anne Hobbs calls it “Such a banger,” and Jyoty confesses, “I can’t stop listening to this one; it just makes me feel really, really, really good.”
