When celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2013, the label didn't just look back at its catalog; it invited some of the industry's heaviest hitters to reinvent its most iconic anthems. Among the standout releases was a high-octane rework of Fedde Le Grand’s "Metrum," delivered by the Slovenian techno titan UMEK . A Legacy Reimagined
While the original was a "dance floor destroyer," the remix adds a layer of dark, pulsating energy that appeals to both house and techno purists. Release and Reception Fedde Le Grand - Metrum (UMEK Remix) [Toolroom] Fedde Le Grand - Metrum (UMEK Remix) [Toolroom]
The Resurgence of a Classic: Fedde Le Grand’s "Metrum" Gets the UMEK Treatment When celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2013, the
UMEK replaces the lighter house beats with chugging, industrial-strength drums. Release and Reception Fedde Le Grand - Metrum
The remix leans into a "deep house induced rhythm" while maintaining the peak-time intensity characteristic of UMEK’s 1605 imprint style.
UMEK is renowned for a signature style that blends "big room" energy with deep, driving percussion. In his remix of "Metrum," he preserves the original’s melodic breaks—which were already highly infectious—but injects them with a heavier, more relentless rhythmic core.