Friday Night (It's Not Right)

Brazilian hot shots Bruno Be and Kiko Franco join forces for what can surely be considered an alluring milestone in their respective careers. ‘Friday Night (It’s Not Right)’ sees the two talents rework the famous Whitney Houston lyrics into a warm, sentimental piece of deep house. Alongside soulful vocals and delicate piano chords there’s lots to enjoy here, as spacey and arpeggiating synths provide the song with a euphoric and even hypnotizing vibe. A power ballad taken on an emotional deep house ride, Bruno Be and Kiko Franco have crafted something impressive here - out on Musical Freedom October 22nd.

Brazillian dance music continues to boom, as a continuous stream of exhilarating records and DJs continue to cross oceans and borders alike. Bruno Be is riding that very wave; establishing himself as one of the country’s leading deep house visionaries, always pushing his sonic thumbprint to the next level.

‘Friday Night (It’s Not Right)’ sees him team up with fellow Brazilian heavyweight Kiko Franco, resulting in a stunningly beautiful vocal deep house record for the ages. Capturing the essence of Whitney Houston’s late 90’s hit ‘It’s Not Right But It’s Okay’, the new version brings the endearing and resilient lyrics together with melancholic chords and spacious effects.

Diving into the chorus, the soulful vocals are wonderfully backed by warm, rolling dance rhythms, reminiscing a nostalgic progressive house vibe that persists through the night. It’s what gives this tune a mesmerizing, dreamlike quality, as sweet pulsating melodies play catch with ebbing and flowing layers of percussion - taken to perfection during the track’s elegant breakdown.

‘Friday Night (It’s Not Right)’ succinctly reflects the original’s power ballad motif, thanks not only to a sweltering vocal performance, but the whimsical production talent of Bruno Be and Kiko Franco. Find the new release out on Musical Freedom October 22nd.