Key Takeaways
- Solomun’s remix of Nina Simone’s “Take Care Of Business” launches Verve Records’ yearlong tribute series.
- The German DJ built the track around Simone’s original vocals, reshaping the production for modern dance floors.
- Following two sold-out London shows, Solomun added a second New York date at Fulton Fish Market after tickets quickly sold out.
Solomun is opening 2026 by putting a true classic in a new setting. His remix of Nina Simone’s “Take Care Of Business” is out now, and it serves as the first release in Verve Records’s yearlong Nina Simone remix series. The campaign was tied to what would have been Simone’s 70th birthday and is scheduled to roll out monthly releases through the year.
“There are very few artists like Nina Simone who truly transcend time,” Solomun said in a press release. “This remix now comes from a place of deep respect for her work and voice, and the joy of engaging with it.” The remix was intentionally built to keep her voice as the emotional anchor while the German DJ and producer shaped the surrounding rhythm into something that can hold a modern dance floor for a long stretch.
As far as Verve’s broader lineup, Mochakk, DESIREE, Austin Millz, dublon, Supershy, and Antdot are also set to contribute, giving the project a range of perspectives while keeping the focus on Simone’s songwriting and performance. For Solomun, the release also fits neatly alongside a recent run that includes a remix of Jamie xx’s “Waited All Night,” contributions to the Fatal Fury: City Of The Wolves soundtrack, and “Tout le Monde” with French vocalist Jain.
That same long-form approach showed up in London earlier this month, where Solomun played two sold-out nights at Alexandra Palace. The set was a steady climb, with early stretches of light, blissed-out house, then a gradual increase in intensity across an epic run that moved between euphoric trance peaks and darker, more cinematic passages. Production choices helped, too, with giant graphics above the crowd and strobe lines running the length of the venue. A guest appearance from Inéz (one half of avant-pop duo ÄTNA and “Tuk Tuk” collaborator) helped keep the celebration sharp.
Solomun adds a second New York date at Fulton Fish Market after quick sell-out
Solomun’s calendar is about to get even busier stateside. Back in January, he announced a second New York date at the historic Fulton Fish Market in Hunts Point, adding May 24 after the May 23 show sold out within a few hours of going on sale. The two-night run is a rare NYC showcase in an industrial landmark setting, and tickets to the add-on are available now. If you want a teaser of what to expect, you can check out photos from Solomun’s aforementioned London set below.
