: DJ Tears PLK often categorizes his work under #SadSongs, leaning into the vulnerability that made Angie Stone's vocal performance so iconic.
Experience the evolution of this track through these selected mixes and live performances:
: True to his name (derived from the "emotional" music he produces), DJ Tears PLK emphasizes the "sadness" and longing in Stone's vocals, often filtering and layering them to create a dreamlike state. : DJ Tears PLK often categorizes his work
While the original topped the chart in 2002, the DJ Tears PLK remix has found a significant home in the South African house scene.
Released in as part of her gold-certified album Mahogany Soul , the original track is widely considered Angie Stone’s signature anthem. Released in as part of her gold-certified album
: The late Andrea Martin , who co-wrote the track, provided the soaring background vocals that define its haunting sound. The DJ Tears PLK Interpretation
: The "Special Mix" (often released as a bootleg) focuses on a "Retro Movement" feel, keeping the tempo danceable while maintaining a late-night, melancholic vibe. Global and Cultural Impact Global and Cultural Impact : It famously uses
: It famously uses a hypnotic loop from The O'Jays’ 1972 hit "Back Stabbers" .