Ultra Flava


"Ultra Flava" is a house song by British duo Heller and Farley Project. After the wide renown with their remix of Ultra Naté's "How Long" in 1994 and M People's "Open Your Heart" in 1995, they released "Ultra Flava" in 1996. It is a slightly re-worked version of their mix of "How Long", without Naté's vocals. They entitled the song "Ultra Flava" as a nod to the track’s origins. It peaked at number 22 on the UK Singles Chart and number 1 on the UK Dance Chart. In the US, "Ultra Flava" peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. The song was very popular in clubs and many DJs, like Boris Dlugosch, DJ Sneak, Grant Nelson, Mousse T. and Rhythm Masters have made their own remixes of the track. A black-and-white music video was made to accompany the song.

Critical reception

from Billboard wrote, "Mega-hot U.K. production/songwriting team is primed to enjoy matching stateside success with this, a rousing instrumental anthem influenced by legendary disco bands like the SalSoul Orchestra. Partners Pete Heller and Terry Farley prove adept at crafting taut pop hooks while maintaining a credible deep-house edge. A summertime club favorite on import, the domestic pressing of "Ultra Flava" boasts refreshing new interpretations by Mousse T., Ralphi Rosario, Boris Dlugosch, and DJ Sneak. A snug radio edit could easily result in a pop/crossover smash à la Robert Miles' "Children".

Impact and legacy

Mixmag ranked it at number 33 in its list of the best singles of 1995, Mixmag End Of Year Lists:1995.
DJ Magazine listed it number 85 in their ranking of the Top 100 Club Tunes in 1998.

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Charts

Weekly charts