Behind the scenes of the Scalper Remix...

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Scalper is an amazing and inspiring artist. Our paths crossed in London many years ago.  I felt a deep connection straight away. I also have always liked his dark trip hop project. I follow eagerly each of his musical releases. His lyrics make me think. They also move me… and I love that.
 
Once, I asked him to be one of my guests for my album “La Pierre Soudée” and I remember feeling so proud when we wrote the track “Child Bride.”

Scalper and I collaborated further. We came up with the track “Perfume” and a beautifully crafted video ensued.

Now fast forward to 2018. Scalper asked me to remix one of his latest tracks. I chose “Want.” It had to be this one. What if I approached it with the “Don’t want” idea?
 
News, various articles and experiences around me lit up my feminist flame. I had never tackled the subject of consent in a song and this seemed like the perfect opportunity. I asked Eva|3 if he would agree and then our remix was born. “Me too, me neither, I don’t want it, me too, no more, I don’t want it!”

“I don’t get it, I can’t take it, I am coming for you.” The last part of the track shows more questioning. Consent is more than ever a subject that ought to be discussed. Social movements like Me Too and Balance ton Porc (Report your Pig) in France have been decried. Words like: “What was she wearing then?” or “Wasn’t she looking for it to advance her career?”  have been said. No need to say, no means no. Whatever your job, whatever you wear. I would even add no until yes is said. Why would you ask? Because, during molestations, people can freeze and can’t say no. Does it mean yes then? Of course not!
 
Let’s hope we can all come together and support each other in tackling this issue. I invite everyone to think more about consent because this is the key.
 
Thank you, Scalper, for giving me free reign for this remix. I hope you enjoy it as well as the other remixes (by 2nd Gen and Ramintra) and more instrumental tracks by Scalper.