In an ingenious blast from the past, Emmy Award winning, Iranian-US duo MaWayy has teamed up with UK pop phenomenon Right Said Fred for a creative revamp of iconic 90’s tune “I’m Too Sexy.” Recorded with fresh vocals from the original idols, the song keeps its smooth, sensual voice, in this version complemented by a danceable and energetic bouncy beat, effectively creating a whole new gem, ready to overwhelm the summer dance crowds all over again. Out now on Spinnin’ Records.
“I’m Too Sexy” still counts as one of the early 90’s biggest hits. Marking the breakthrough of UK duo Right Said Fred (who continued to dominate the charts throughout the decade), the song reached #1 in several countries, including the US and Australia, while also residing at #2 in the UK Singles Chart for six weeks in a row, turning into a certified global summer hit in 1991.
Fast forward to our decade, when Iranian-US dance act MaWayy meet Right Said Fred through one of their mutual agents. The duo, comprised of Emmy Award winning television composer/producers Brian Wayy and Masoud Fuladi, had already been making waves with several club tunes, including 2017 debut “Wrong” (counting over 1,6 million views on YouTube as we speak) and 2020’s “Calling Her My Name,” and was eager to explore how to work together with the iconic UK pop act.
As it happened, both teams were interested in re-inventing “I’m Too Sexy,” with MaWayy inspired to create a fresh groove around the song, while Right Said Fred were feeling up to re-visiting their famous hit. The result turned out phenomenal, as the guys delivered a mint performance, featuring their characteristic smooth vocal style in a wonderfully updated guise, perfectly backed by MaWayy’s inventive production sound.
In this new version, “I’m Too Sexy” builds on Right Said Fred’s sensual vocals, reminiscing the vibe of the ’91 original, while MaWayy drenches the guys in subtle yet captivating sound effects, taking their classic lines on fashion lifestyle and doing ‘my little turn on the catwalk’ straight into a lustrous 2024 mood.
MaWayy then adds a sturdy beat and some tantalizing melodics to twist the song in a whole new direction. As the rhythm and melodies evolve, the duo perfectly showcases its studio expertise, letting the tune drop into a highly effective chorus, emphasized by deep bass chords to accompany the vocals.
Ultimately, we all win. Fans from back in the day will embrace the return of Right Said Fred, sounding joyful and better than ever before, while today’s crowd will love this classic taken to a next, contemporary level, translating its upbeat vibe into a strong club and festival favorite. Springtime is here, and “I’m Too Sexy” is all over it, ready to soundtrack the season in an electronically charged, fun driven version – making it an inevitable tune all over again.
