To mark the 50th Anniversary milestone of The World is a Ghetto, American Funk band WAR have announced a brand new collection called WAR: The Remixes featuring Mix Master Mike.
Out May 12th, the EP expands the influence of WAR’s music on the worlds of contemporary hip-hop, as esteemed DJs, producers and musicians including Beastie Boys turntablist Mix Master Mike, and DJ Logic, reimagine eternal hits that spans several of the band’s years.
Named as “the world’s greatest DJ” by USA Today, Mix Master Mike’s status as a premier, award-winning DJ and producer has allowed him to maintain his rank as an influential musician, and become a household name. After being inducted into the Rock ’n Roll Hall of Fame in 2012 with the Beastie Boys, His skillful, hard-hitting scratch work has rightfully earned him the status of a pioneer in the hip-hop and DJ communities.
Recently, Mike has been found opening for the Vancouver Winter Olympics, joining the official Emmy’s orchestra with the legendary Michael Bearden , creating music that has been featured on major television networks, producing the theme music for the FIFA World Cup, and more. In 2016, he was invited to the White House by former President Barack Obama to perform at the Kennedy Center Honors 36th Gala honoring Herbie Hancock.
Across WAR’s six decades and counting, the band spread its messages of harmony and inclusion through songs that have soundtracked the anti-Vietnam movement, Watergate, and multiple Barack Obama summer playlists. Bolstered by the gold-selling success of the title track and the boundary-breaking power of “The Cisco Kid,” The World is a Ghetto topped Billboard’s pop and R&B charts, launching WAR’s legacy not only of creative and commercial triumph, but of timely and timeless relevance.
Led by Lonnie Jordan, WAR remains one of the busiest bands on the road today, and throughout 2023 they will headline dozens of shows, in addition to appearing at festivals like BottleRock Napa Valley and more to be announced soon.
For more information, please visit WAR’s website.
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