Virginie B releases two remixes of Cinéma off her latest album Astral 2000

One year after the release of Astral 2000, Virginie B unveils two remixes of Cinéma, one of the album’s most energetic songs. The first one is produced by DJ and musician Yuki B (Yocto, Jesuslesfilles), while the other is by Noo Jii, a Montreal-based electronic artist.

Yuki B's remix features a slowed-down tempo of 120 BPM and a simplified 4/4 beat that’s perfect for the dancefloor. Its hard-hitting groove and dark bassline immerse the listener in the atmosphere of a sweaty, crowded club from the late 80s, contrasting with the futuristic vibe of the original version. Cinéma is the first remix I ever made, and it's also what allowed me to define my identity as an electronic music producer, explains Yuki B. I am deeply touched by Virginie B's trust and grateful to be working with such an inspiring artist.

Noo Jii's remix has a more modern and abstract sound, which builds on the eccentricity of the original by amplifying it; its unconventional structure is in line with the experimental subgenres that have marked electronic music in recent years, notably UK bass and deconstructed club. A friend introduced me to Astral 2000 this summer, and I immediately wanted to remix the fourth track, Cinéma! Just five hours after receiving Virginie B's approval, the remix was already finished, adds Noo Jii.

The original version of Cinéma is about those solitary moments when we watch our own autofiction in our head on repeat, as if it were a movie. It's so nice to hear the song come alive in the minds of two new people, says Virginie B.