Vince Leigh’s Single Review: Love You Right By Geoff Sturre feat. Jaki Nelson
By Vince Leigh (Ex drummer of Pseudo Echo, Tina Arena and John Farnham) of Australian Radio Promotion for Sheldon Ang Media
Alright, let’s get this out of the way: the modern charts? A parade of ephemeral ditties. But lo and behold! Here come Geoff Sturre and Jaki Nelson, galloping out of left field with Love You Right. They’ve managed to splice the rapturous hum of yesteryear’s disco balls with the crisp sizzle of our brave new digital world.
It’s a bit like bringing a vinyl player to a laser show. Nelson? She’s no wallflower. She belts out with the kind of gusto that makes you believe she not only remembers the ‘90s but might’ve ruled them. Those eight-zero-million streaming counts? Well, it’s just the masses nodding along, knowing they’re onto something good. Billboard and Apple Music seem to agree, and when high priests and priestesses of pop—Nicole Sherzinger and Afrojack—nod in reverence, you know she’s no fleeting comet.
Her sonic fingerprint even graces that romance-fest, Love Island. And if that isn’t enough, she’s performed alongside the big shots, even sharing oxygen and stages with the ethereal Kehlani from NY Fashion Week to San Francisco Pride. Now, for those still dreaming in neon and lost in the realms of the ‘90s, Love You Right was more than just background noise to your butterfly clip collections; it was the track that stormed the airwaves and club floors.
Geoff Sturre, the alchemist of beats, decided it was high time for a re-up. Harnessing some of the same arcane magic of his Ozzmixx DJ Remix, he slapped on a fresh coat of paint without tarnishing its original soul. Nelson’s vocals, with rap bites sprinkled in, makes the track more ‘now’ than yesterday’s news. Let’s swivel that compass needle south. Down under, Geoff’s been spinning tales and tracks with finesse. The Warehouse? Dakota? Check. Melbourne’s gleaming joints like The Crown? Double check. His curated beats tell stories of eras gone by, with a forward-looking twist. The man even helmed the ‘90s powerhouse, Pro DJ International, ushering in acts as iconic as DJ Bobo. And just when you think he’s lost in nostalgia, he drops a number like Jackie, reminding us he’s as relevant as your latest smartphone upgrade.
Bottom line? Sturre and Nelson are painting future dance anthems in sepia tones with electric blue streaks. What we get is a compelling portrait: deep dives into the past, flashes of the present, and a tantalizing hint of dance floors yet to come.
