Nazareth Hassan’s 'the river' Gets a Deep-House Rebirth by Ade Kassim
From Nazareth Hassan’s experimental EP 'emophilia' comes a standout rework: a hypnotic deep-house remix of project track, 'the river', by rising producer Ade Kassim. The remix pulls Hassan’s emotionally raw lyricism into late-night territory - preserving the original’s aching vulnerability while cloaking it in warm, immersive rhythms.
Where Hassan’s synth-pop original leaned quirky and confessional, Kassim’s version slows the pulse, wrapping the track’s themes of longing and emotional dissonance in lush textures and meditative beats. The result is a remix that balances dancefloor potential with deep, reflective soul - a perfect fit for the 3 a.m. crowd seeking both movement and meaning.
The track’s core message remains: the paradox of craving connection while feeling estranged in the act of reaching out. Kassim leans into this tension, crafting a sonic space that invites listeners to sit with discomfort—and maybe even dance through it.
Hassan, an Atlanta-born multidisciplinary artist, is known for blending intimate R&B, avant-electronica, and poetic performance into genre-fluid work that challenges power structures and emotional norms. This remix, like much of their work, is both invitation and confrontation.
'the river (Ade Kassim Remix)' proves that even in the depths of longing, there’s rhythm - and maybe even release.
'the river (Ade Kassim Remix)' is out now via After Eden.
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