Mateo & Matos - - The Real Thing (kot Underground Mix)

The "KOT Underground Mix" was handled by Kings of Tomorrow (Sandy Rivera and Jay "Sinister" Sealee), who were at their peak of creative influence in 1999. Musical Analysis

The track is a cover of the Stevie Wonder classic, originally appearing on the duo's 1999 album, The Many Shades of Mateo & Matos .

The "KOT Underground Mix" is often cited as a masterclass in tension and groove, diverging significantly from the more polished "KOT Classic Mix". Mateo & Matos - The Real Thing (Kot Underground Mix)

It operates at a steady 126 BPM , blending live-sounding instrumentation (guitars by Duane Potts, bass by Andrew Potts) with the raw, repetitive electronic elements that define the "underground" moniker. Reception & Legacy Mateo & Matos – The Real Thing - Discogs

Released on the influential Glasgow Underground (GU42) in May 1999. The "KOT Underground Mix" was handled by Kings

The is a cornerstone of the late 90s deep house movement, specifically bridging the gap between New York’s soulful garage scene and the darker, more atmospheric sounds rising from the UK. Production Context

Discogs is not responsible for the accuracy, legality, or content of external sites or for that of subsequent links. Edit. Mateo & Mateo & Matos – The Real Thing - Discogs It operates at a steady 126 BPM ,

While the original version features a full vocal delivery from Littleton Brown and Kim Armstrong , the Underground Mix strips these back to their essence, using them as rhythmic textures rather than a traditional song structure.